MATCH PACK, MATCHDAY 4: THE STATS AHEAD OF PARMA VS UDINESE

Match Background

Newly-promoted Parma will host Udinese on Saturday 27th August at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, looking to earn their first points of the Serie A season. Parma lost their first three games against Juventus, Atalanta, and Spezia by an aggregate score of 7-2. Meanwhile, Udinese earned their first victory of the season last weekend with a convincing 3-0 win over Venezia. Both teams will be looking to build on their performances from last week and claim all three points on Matchday 4.

Parma's recent form

Parma have lost their first three games of the Serie A season, conceding seven goals and scoring just twice. They were outplayed by Juventus and Atalanta in their opening two games, but they showed more fight against Spezia last weekend. Parma took the lead through Dennis Man but conceded twice in quick succession late in the game to lose 2-1.

Udinese's recent form

Udinese have had a mixed start to the Serie A season, losing their opening game to Hellas Verona before bouncing back with a 3-0 win over Venezia last weekend. They were comfortable winners against Venezia, with Isaac Success, Gerard Deulofeu, and Roberto Pereyra all getting on the scoresheet. Udinese will be confident of getting a result against Parma, who they have beaten in three of their last five meetings.

Head-to-Head

The two teams have met 34 times in Serie A, with Udinese winning 14 games, Parma winning 10, and the remaining 10 games ending in a draw. Udinese have won three of the last five meetings between the two teams, including a 3-1 victory in their most recent encounter in May 2022.

Key Players

Parma's key players include Dennis Man, Roberto Inglese, and Juraj Kucka. Man is Parma's top scorer this season with two goals in three games, while Inglese and Kucka are both experienced Serie A players who will be looking to make a difference for their team. Udinese's key players include Isaac Success, Gerard Deulofeu, and Roberto Pereyra. Success has scored twice in three games this season, while Deulofeu and Pereyra are both creative players who can create chances for their teammates.

Predicted Lineups

Parma (4-3-3): Sepe; Del Prato, Osorio, Valenti, Oosterwolde; Bernabe, Vazquez, Estevez; Mihaila, Inglese, Man

Udinese (3-5-2): Silvestri; Becao, Nuytinck, Masina; Pereyra, Walace, Jajalo, Makengo, Udogie; Deulofeu, Success