As things begin to unravel in Serie A, it is becoming clearer who will be relegated and who will qualify for the continental spots. In the case of Fiorentina and Parma, their ultimate fate is still undecided – the former has a realistic chance to move into the league’s top 6, while the latter is separated from the relegation zone by a mere 3 points.
Fiorentina Team News
A strong final push from Fiorentina has revived their chances to secure a place in the top 6. This good form in the latter part of the season is also boosted by the inconsistency of much of the other teams, vying for the very same positions that Fiorentina is aiming for. With just 1 defeat across the last 5 Serie A fixtures, the Purples are very close to their target. Moreover, the team’s impressive defensive performances haven’t gone unnoticed, as I Viola has kept 4 clean sheets in their last 4 league wins at home, putting them in the top 5 performers at home in the Serie A. What Raffaele Palladino will be hoping for now is that Fiorentina keep the momentum from their most recent win at Celje.
Parma Team News
Parma has been trying to escape the constant battle for survival all season, but to no avail. Here we are, going into round 32, and the team is still just 3 points off the relegation zone. Last time out, I Ducali secured their 4th consecutive league draw, however, it was against acting champions and league leaders Inter. That game, at the very least, demonstrated Parma’s character and earned them a point that might be invaluable in the long run. But looking at the team’s performances on the road, we can see the absence of wins in the last 9 consecutive away games for Parma, although their latest 2 trips ended in stalemates against another relegation candidate, Monza and Verona.
Head-to-Head-Games
Match-ups between Fiorentina and Parma are close, as evidenced by the high number of draws across the last meetings – 7 in the last 10 meetings between them across all competitions. As hosts, Fiorentina has failed to win against Parma in their 3 Serie A matches.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ACF Fiorentina | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 56 | WWDDW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 33 | 6 | 13 | 14 | -13 | 31 | DDDDW |
Fiorentina – Parma Betting Prediction
Despite the H2H between these two teams indicating a strong possibility of a draw, my pick here would be for a Fiorentina win. My take is that their strong form at the tail end of the season will carry them to another victory. At home, the Purples have been formidable, winning games and keeping clean sheets in the process.
Parma’s relegation battle continues, but heading into the game with Fiorentina, we must note that I Ducali haven’t had the best of times in their league trips, as evidenced by the 9 consecutive away fixtures in which Parma has failed to win. Even though they showed grit and character last time out against Inter, I think that their issues on the road will persist here.
Betting Tip: Fiorentina To Win
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Odds: 1.73
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