Parma vs Genoa Prediction 04.11.2024 | Serie A

• Competition: Italy - Serie A
• Date: Monday, 4th, November 2024
• Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18.30 CEST
• Venue: Stadio Ennio Tardini (Parma)

Parma will host last-placed Genoa at Stadio Ennio Tardini on Monday's Serie A action, aiming to widen the gap from the relegation zone.

After a three-year absence, Parma reclaimed their top-tier status as Serie B champions last season, so finishing outside the bottom three would be regarded as their greatest achievement this term. Despite their efforts, Fabio Pecchia’s newly promoted side has struggled to adjust to the new surroundings, managing to register just one win from their first 10 top-flight assignments, leaving them hovering only one point above the drop zone.

After a stable mid-table finish as newcomers last season, Genoa are showing an entirely different face this season, which has left them as one of the leading contenders for a drop to the lower division in Italian football. Out of the 30 points available from their first ten league outings, Alberto Gilardino’s crew managed to collect a measly six points, which has naturally dropped them down to the foot of the Serie A table, although they remain just two points away from safety.

Parma vs Genoa Betting Tips: BTTS

Ahead of Monday's contest, Parma may sit seven places above rock-bottom Genoa, but the mere three-point gap between them indicates a fierce battle for the full spoils where goals should flow freely at both ends. This season, the Crociati have shown remarkable skill in front of goal, but glaring defensive lapses have often nullified their attacking efforts, resulting in them managing to keep opponents at bay only once in their first ten top-flight games. 

If there is any solace for the Monday hosts, it is the fact that their upcoming opponent Genoa have the second-worst defensive record in Calcio's top tier, having conceded a worrying 21 goals, which averages out to two per match. Given that nine of their first ten top-flight encounters have seen both teams find the net, it’s evident that Parma shows plenty of firepower up front but remains vulnerable at the back. Moreover, the recent head-to-head meetings of these rivals have been highly thrilling, with both teams scoring and the total exceeding 2.5 goals in all but one of their last six meetings, which leads us to believe there is a strong chance of witnessing a high-scoring affair between two victory-hungry sides.