Parma and Udinese Set for a High-Intensity Serie A Clash
This upcoming weekend, all eyes will be on Stadio Ennio Tardini as Parma and Udinese go head-to-head once again in Serie A. It’s a matchup packed with history, tension, and plenty of intriguing storylines, making it one of those fixtures where both teams arrive with something meaningful to prove. Parma are chasing back-to-back league wins after their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Verona, while Udinese are looking to bounce back quickly from a bruising 3-0 defeat to Bologna.
This meeting will mark the 51st time these two sides face each other in the league, and the numbers reveal a fairly balanced rivalry: 18 Udinese wins, 21 Parma defeats, and 11 draws. Recent form, however, has tilted in Udinese’s favor. They took both encounters last season — a thrilling 3-2 win away at Parma in September 2024 and a tight 1-0 victory at home last March. A third consecutive win would match a streak they last achieved nearly two decades ago, back in 2005–06.
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Individually, there are plenty of milestones and battles to watch. Jesper Karlström is on the verge of his 50th Serie A appearance, and Nicolo Zaniolo could hit 20 Serie A goals if he manages a brace. Arthur Atta continues to be one of the league’s most eye-catching talents, leading Serie A in completed dribbles with 33 and ranking among the very best at winning possession high up the pitch. His likely duel with Parma’s Mateo Pellegrino, who tops that same turnover statistic, is shaping up to be one of the key clashes of the match.
On Parma’s side, coach Carlos Cuesta has been clear about the mindset he expects. He insists that humility and balance are the guiding principles, especially with several players still unavailable: Suzuki, Circati, Frigan, and Ndiaye remain out. The goalkeeping position is still open, with Corvi in line to start but Guaita also being considered. Attacking duties are expected to be shared by Cutrone and Pellegrino, while players like Oristanio, Almqvist, and Guaita have reportedly raised their intensity in training.
Udinese, meanwhile, come in with what is almost a full squad. Coach Kosta Runjaic has praised his team’s physicality and structured buildup play, and there’s healthy competition among forwards like Keinan Davis, Adam Buksa, and Vakoun Bayo for a starting spot next to Zaniolo. Udinese have also shown strong dueling numbers this season — one of the highest in Serie A — and both they and Parma rank among the teams that have hit the woodwork the most.
With Parma chasing momentum and Udinese aiming for redemption, the stage is set for a fast-paced, physical, and closely contested match. It’s a fixture where small details may decide everything — and where both teams arrive determined to shape the story in their favor.
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