Venezia vs Parma Preview: Team News, Kick-off Details, and Prediction | 2024-25 Italian Serie A

Two newly-promoted teams, Venezia and Parma, will meet this weekend in a crucial Serie A clash as both sides struggle to find consistency early in the 2024-25 season. Venezia currently sits in the bottom three, while Parma has won just one of their opening 11 matches.

Match Details

Fixture	Venezia vs Parma
Date	Saturday, 9th November 2024
Kick-off Time	UK – 2:00 PM / US ET – 9:00 AM / US PT – 6:00 AM
How to Watch on TV	UK – Not televised; US – CBS Sports (select matches)
How to Watch Online	UK – Cannot be streamed; US – Paramount+

Venezia Preview: Struggling Venetians

Venezia, after gaining promotion to Serie A last season, has found the transition to the top-flight difficult. Under new manager Eusebio Di Francesco, following the departure of Paolo Vanoli to Torino, Venezia has secured only two victories in their first 11 matches of the 2024-25 campaign.

Their most recent defeat came at the hands of defending champions Inter Milan at San Siro, where Venezia put up a solid performance but ultimately lost 1-0 due to a Lautaro Martinez goal.

Despite the struggles, Venezia’s pragmatic approach under Di Francesco could be a factor in this match, especially as they target crucial points at home.

Venezia Team News: No New Injury Concerns

Venezia’s only absentee is midfielder Bjarkar Bjarkason, who has been out for the entirety of the season. Other than that, the squad is fully fit, allowing Di Francesco to name an unchanged lineup for this crucial match.

Predicted Starting XI (3-5-2):

• Goalkeeper: Stankovic
• Defenders: Altare, Svoboda, Idzes
• Midfielders: Zampano, Caviglia, Andersen, Crnigoj, Haps
• Forwards: Oristanio, Pohjanpalo

Unavailable: Bjarkason (Injured)
Questionable: None

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Parma Preview: Difficult to Beat but Struggling for Wins

Parma, under manager Fabio Pecchia, has had a tough start to the season despite earning promotion with an attractive style of football. They began with some promise, collecting four points from their opening matches against Fiorentina and AC Milan. However, Parma has only won once since then, with their latest defeat being a disappointing 1-0 loss to bottom-of-the-table Genoa.

Injuries have plagued Parma’s squad, and key absences will affect their chances in Venice. Despite this, Parma’s solid defensive setup and counter-attacking style may present Venezia with significant challenges.

Parma Team News: Several Key Players Missing

Parma will be without several important players for this match, including the influential Adrian Bernabe, as well as Hernani, Mateusz Kowalski, and Alessandro Circati, all sidelined with injuries. These absences will certainly impact their chances, but Pecchia will be hoping his remaining players can step up.

Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3):

• Goalkeeper: Suzuki
• Defenders: Coulibaly, Del Prato, Balogh, Valeri
• Midfielders: Nahuel Estevez, Keita, Sohm
• Forwards: Man, Bonny, Mihaila

Unavailable: Circati (Injured), Kowalski (Injured), Hernani (Injured), Adrian Bernabe (Injured)
Questionable: Valenti (Injured)

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Venezia vs Parma Prediction: Both Teams to Score

Venezia will be targeting this match for three points, especially given their recent struggles. Under Di Francesco, they have become more pragmatic, focusing on tactical solidity rather than an open, attacking approach.

On the other hand, Parma, with their counter-attacking style, should have opportunities to exploit spaces left by Venezia, especially if they remain solid at the back. Given both teams’ vulnerabilities, a both teams to score outcome seems likely.

Venezia vs Parma Tip: Both Teams to Score

Summary of Key Information

Club	Venezia	Parma
Manager	Eusebio Di Francesco	Fabio Pecchia
Current Form	2 Wins, 5 Draws, 4 Losses	1 Win, 6 Draws, 4 Losses
Key Absences	Bjarkason (Injured)	Bernabe, Hernani, Kowalski, Circati (Injured)
Predicted XI	Stankovic; Altare, Svoboda, Idzes; Zampano, Caviglia, Andersen, Crnigoj, Haps; Oristanio, Pohjanpalo	Suzuki; Coulibaly, Del Prato, Balogh, Valeri; Estevez, Keita, Sohm; Man, Bonny, Mihaila

This match is set to be a key fixture for both teams as they look to turn their season around. Fans can expect a closely contested encounter, with both sides needing a win to gain momentum.