Crisis duel in the Olimpico – who will stop the free fall?
While the end is already in sight in England (five match days) and Spain (four match days), the Serie A teams still have eight games to play until the beginning of August. Only English weeks are on the program. The duel between AS Roma and Parma in the Olimpico will be kicked off on Wednesday evening.
The Giallorossi by Paulo Fonseca are currently “best of the rest” and can be found in fifth place in the current Serie A table. Any Champions League hopes, however, are unjustified, given that they are 15 points behind in fourth place.
Despite three defeats in a row recently, the best bookmakers in the duel between AS Roma and Parma see the home side as clear favorites according to current odds. One reason for this is surely the fact that Parma also recently suffered three bankruptcies.
The Giallorossi can look back on a season with many ups and downs. Since the previous year’s season (sixth place) was already a disappointment, the current interim conclusion can by no means be positive. After 30 match days, the Fonseca team had the same number of points as in the previous year. Two years ago there were twelve points more, three years ago 20 points.
Financial problems are causing standstill
Rumors have been going on for months that the Giallorossi should be sold. However, the deal has not yet taken place and the club is a bit in the balance. James Pallotta, current owner, is said to claim a proud 790 million euros for his club.
Until the sale goes through, the Roma will hardly spend much money to improve the squad. The current situation is accordingly a ride on the razor blade. Missing the premier class will definitely result in a big budget gap.
Victory at the restart – three defeats followed
The Fonseca team started with a great success after the forced break, but nothing has come together since then. Losses against AC Milan, Udinese Calcio (0-2 each) and recently against Napoli (1-2) make for a dreary starting point.
Meanwhile, the Roma feel the breath of the Partenopei from Napoli and the Rossoneri from Milan and threatens to gamble away the fixed participation in the Europa League group stage. The next setback would be to have to master the qualification.
The negative trend is to be stopped on Wednesday evening, but the initial situation will not become easier with the injury-related failures of Chris Smalling and Juan Jesus (both central defenders) and the suspension of Jordan Veretout. In the match between AS Roma and Parma, the tip on home win has no value to offer, there are too many question marks among the Giallorossi.
Probable lineup of AS Roma:
➥ Lopez – Spinazzola, Mancini, Fazio, Ibanez, Zappacosta – Mkhitaryan, Pellegrini, Zaniolo – Dzeko, Kluivert
Last matches from AS Roma:
Serie A
⚽ 07/05 2020 SSC Napoli 2 – 1 AS Roma
⚽ 07/02 2020 AS Roma 0-2 Udinese
⚽ 06/28 2020 AC Milan 2 – 0 AS Roma
⚽ 06/24 2020 AS Roma 2 – 1 Sampdoria Genoa
⚽ 03/01 2020 Cagliari 3-4 AS Roma
Does Parma repeat the story from the previous season? The D’Aversa team presented themselves as strong as promoters before the break-in occurred in the spring and the team was handed over. The current development points to a similar scenario.
Parma is in the no man’s land of the table
The achievements since the official re-start are identical to those of the Roma. After the 4-1 away win against Genoa, Parma could still dream of the Europa League, but after this success the team suffered three defeats in a row. It is striking that the team lost a lead against both Inter Milan and Hellas Verona.
Parma abroad absolute average
Will this negative trend come to an end in the capital? Here, a look at the latest results abroad could certainly give hope. The away record is completely balanced with five wins, draws and losses. However, Parma has lost only one of their last five Serie A away games.
Except for the long-term injured Roberto Inglese, D’Aversa can draw on full on Wednesday evening. Compared to the Roma, Parma has significantly fewer personnel worries.
Probable lineups of Parma:
➥ Sepe – Gagliolo, Alves, Iacoponi, Darmian – Kurtic, Brugman, Kucka – Gervinho, Karamoh, Kulusevski
Last games from Parma:
Serie A
⚽ 07/05 2020 Parma Calcio 1913 1 – 2 ACF Fiorentina
⚽ 07/01 2020 Verona 3 – 2 Parma Calcio 1913
⚽ 06/28 2020 Parma Calcio 1913 1 – 2 Inter Milan
⚽ 06/23 2020 Genoa 1 – 4 Parma Calcio 1913
⚽ 06/20 2020 Torino 1 – 1 Parma Calcio 1913
Last season, the Giallorossi were able to prevail against the promoted team in both home and away games. The Roma did not win a third win in a row, however, in the first season duel the D’Aversa team celebrated a 2-0 win in front of their home crowd.
A win in the Olimpico on Wednesday evening would be a big surprise. In 26 attempts (including those of the previous club Parma FC) only one away win (season 1996/97) was successful, 19 times the journey home had to be started without a counter.
AS Roma vs Parma Free Betting Tips
AS Roma vs. Parma – odds of around 1.50 for the home win appear at first glance to be an extremely fair offer from bookmakers. But on closer inspection, doubts definitely arise due to the deformity of the home side. Even if the guests themselves are in a low shape, the potential return on these betting odds is not in good proportion to the existing risk.
The Roma in free fall – three losses in a row
In 26 games at the Olimpico, Parma only celebrated a win against the Roma
Parma has lost only one of their last five away games
The guests themselves suffered three defeats in a row, but presented themselves well over long stretches. The simple mistakes on the defensive have to be eliminated, then in the Olimpico Stadium it is quite possible to gain a point.
Betting Tips: X2
Odds: 2.6
Serie A
⚽ 07/08 2020 ACF Fiorentina – Cagliari
⚽ 07/08 2020 Genoa – SSC Napoli
⚽ 07/08 2020 Atalanta Bergamo – Sampdoria Genoa
⚽ 07/08 2020 Bologna – Sassuolo
⚽ 07/08 2020 AS Roma – Parma Calcio 1913
⚽ 07/08 2020 Torino – Brescia
⚽ 07/09 2020 SPAL 2013 – Udinese
⚽ 07/09 2020 Verona – Inter Milan
⚽ 07/11 2020 Lazio Roma – Sassuolo
⚽ 07/11 2020 Brescia – AS Roma
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