Parma VS Torino

Parma will host Torino at Stadio Tardini in the final fixture of Serie A’s seventh round, with both sides aiming to strengthen their positions in the league table. Parma enter the match under new manager Alberto Gilardino, who recently replaced Carlos Cuesta following a disappointing run of results. Gilardino’s first game ended in a 3–0 defeat against reigning champions Inter Milan, although the challenge was particularly demanding given the quality of the opposition. Despite that setback, Parma will be eager to build on their victory over Genoa in Cuesta’s final match and secure consecutive home wins in the Italian top flight for the first time since January 2020. However, their attacking struggles remain a major concern, as they have scored only four league goals and recorded the lowest average number of shots on target in the division. Their failure to keep a clean sheet in seven consecutive matches also highlights the defensive improvements required under their new coach. Torino travel to Parma with greater confidence after gradually recovering from an inconsistent start to the season under manager Ignazio Abate. The Granata have collected seven points from their last four league matches, including a dramatic 2–1 victory over Udinese in which Sandro Kulenovic scored shortly after coming off the bench. That result provides Torino with an opportunity to record consecutive league victories for only the second time this calendar year. Their recent record against Parma also offers encouragement, as they have lost just one of their last seven Serie A meetings with the Emilian club. Torino additionally enjoyed a convincing 4–1 victory in their previous encounter in March, demonstrating their ability to exploit Parma’s defensive weaknesses. Nevertheless, maintaining consistency remains essential if they are to establish themselves in the upper half of the standings and avoid another prolonged period of disappointing performances.