Parma vs Juventus preview

January 30, 2012
By: Matthew Clarke

Parma enter the match on the back of the three-match unbeaten run, but that is nothing when compared to Juventus’ record this season.

The Bianconeri extended their unbeaten run to 20 Serie A games by beating title rivals Udinese at the weekend.

Following several very difficult seasons, Parma are on the road to reestablish themselves as genuine mid table side.

Il Ducali now boast a very good squad of experienced Serie A players such as Antonio Mirante, Cristian Zaccardo, Sebastian Giovinco and Daniele Galloppa, so nobody is surprised to see the team at a safe distance from the relegation zone.

After the 3-1 victory over Siena, Parma survived trips to Bologna and Catania to remain unbeaten and are now hoping to continue the good run against Juventus.

Given that Il Ducali are unbeaten in last five home games in Serie A, maybe the odds of 2.00 (1/1) offered by BetVictor on Parma not to lose are worth a shot.

First choice keeper Antonio Mirante is set to return to the side after recovering from injury, whereas Cristian Zaccardo returns from suspension.

Probable starting line-up (3-4-2-1): Mirante – Zaccardo, Paletta, Lucarelli – Valiani, Galloppa, Morrone, Gobbi – Biabiany, Giovinco – Floccari.

Juventus are clearly enjoying one of the most successful seasons in club’s recent history and the Bianconeri look unstoppable at the moment.

With no European distractions, Antonio Conte’s side are proving to be a real force to be reckoned with in domestic competitions, and they look ready to push reigning Serie A champions Milan all the way.

The derby victory over title rivals Udinese and the good performance in that match proved that the Bianconeri are still the main candidates for the league title, and there looks to be a good value in odds of 2.38 (11/8) offered by Ladbrokes on Juve to win Serie A title.

The Old Lady thus remained one point clear of second-placed Milan and they are now hoping to keep the advantage or even increase it by beating Parma.

Claudio Marchisio and Simone Pepe are set to return to the starting line-up after recovering from injury, but Mirko Vucinic remains doubtful.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Buffon – Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini – Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio – Pepe, Matri, Giaccherini.

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