Parma vs Atalanta
Italy – Serie A
Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2020
Kick-off at 18:30 UK/ 19:30 CET
Venue: Stadio Ennio Tardini.
Match Preview
Parma have won 13, drawn seven and lost 16 of their 36 Serie A matches this season, taking 46 points in the process to occupy the 10th place in the table as they bid to secure a top-half finish.
The Crusaders finished 14th last season they returned to the top flight but look set to increase this term, with the club potentially eyeing their highest place in Serie A since claimed sixth in 2013-14.
Indeed, Roberto D'Aversa's side just two points from eight placed Sassuolo to the same number of games and will enter Tuesday's clash on the back of two impressive results.
Parma beat Napoli on Wednesday before overcoming Brescia on Saturday, but they suffered a 5-0 defeat when they travel to Atalanta to return the game upside down in January.
Atalanta, meanwhile, will enter Tuesday's clash on the back of a 1-1 draw away to AC Milan on Thursday night. La Dea unbeaten in Serie A since January 20 but could see their hopes of winning the title ended before they took to the field for a particular game.
Indeed, Juventus would win the title with victory over Sampdoria on Sunday night, put Atalanta in battle with Inter and Lazio for second place, which would still represent a very good campaign.
Gian Piero Gasperini side have lost five of their 36 league games this season - the same number as Juve - while they have scored 96 times, which is easily the best attacking record in the league.
Atalanta is really never finished second in Serie A, while they are bottom-half teams between 2011 and 2016, after only guaranteed a return to the top flight for the 2011-12 campaign.
They have improved over the past four seasons, though, and will be looking to end their domestic campaign on a positive note before facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on August 12.
News Team
Parma Calcio 1913
Parma are set to deploy their usual 4-3-3 system with Matteo Darmian back at right full-back and Gastón Brugman available for selection.
Atalanta
Rafael Tolói suspended for Atalanta and will be replaced in central defense by Bosko right Sutalo.
Freuler also supports Mario Pasaic could rest on Tuesday night.
Parma vs Atalanta Prediction
Roberto D'Aversa men recorded a 1-2 victory in the final-day match against Brescia. While it was a good win, a fact that has come up against one of the worst teams in the competition - taking some of the shine.
Meanwhile, Gasperini men drew 1-1 in road games last week, AC Milan.
As things stand, La Dea is the favorite to send the win. First and foremost, they have recorded a big win in the reverse fixture 5-0, and they also are in a three-match winning run against these opponents - which saw them score a total of 11 goals.
Additionally, they are 19 games unbeaten, and 15 this is a victory. They have also been trying to score 100 goals in a league season, and needed four goals from two games remaining to reach.
On the other hand, their opposite numbers without a win in seven of their last nine games overall, and very in six of their past seven appearances at the stadium. They also have conceded two or more goals in four of the five previous home games.
Taking into account these observations, expecting Atalanta dominating win Tuesday.
Parma vs Atalanta: Betting Tips
Atalanta to score in both halves @ 1.75 (3/4)
Atalanta -0.5, -1 Asian Handicap @ 1.40 (2/5).
