AC Milan vs Parma Predictions

Both teams are on different ends of the table and are chasing different targets. Milan are looking to get back into Champions League places, while Parma are trying to avoid relegation. It may not be straightforward, but Milan should overcome a flawed Parma side that ships plenty of goals.

Match info: Serie A

Venue: San Siro, Milan

Date: Sunday, 26^th January 2025

Time: 12:30 pm Nigerian time

Thriving in Europe but stuttering in Serie A, AC Milan will aim to revive an ailing domestic campaign when they host Parma on Sunday.

The Rossoneri recorded their fifth straight Champions League win in midweek, but they only sit eighth in the Italian top flight; meanwhile, their visitors arrive at San Siro amid a season-long fight for survival.

Head-to-head:

• Milan have won 19 of the last 29 meetings between the two teams.
• Parma recorded 4 victories.
• The remaining 6 clashes ended in draws.
• Both teams scored in 9 of their last 10 clashes.
• 8 of their last 10 clashes produced at least 3 goals.
• 6 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 4 goals.

Form:

• Milan in the league: W-D-D-W-L
• Milan in all competitions: W-D-W-L-W
• Parma in the League: L-W-D-L-D
• Parma in all competitions: L-W-D-L-D

Team News:

• Nigeria’s Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze could be available for the first time since December, however, Milan will be without Emerson Royal, Malick Thiaw, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, plus long-term absentee Alessandro Florenzi.
• Parma, meanwhile, have a lengthy absence list once again: defensive trio Botond Balogh, Yordan Osorio, and Alessandro Circati are all sidelined, in addition to Adrian Bernabe, Mateusz Kowalski, and Gabriel Charpentier.

Player(s) to watch:

• Rafael Leao has an 80% passing accuracy and he has 15 goal involvements. He is a treat to watch whenever he is on the pitch. His brisk pace and ability to cut in and dribble past defense have always been an important part of his game. He has truly become indispensable for his team because of his high-octane performances.
• Ange Yoan Bonny is the man to look out for in the Parma squad to break down the host’s defense. He has scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists so far this season, and he is always a target for crosses or through balls.