Genoa – Parma SOCCER PICKS
Genoa and Parma meet at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, in a match for the 8 th round of Serie A. There is only one record of 1 direct match in the last 3 years between these two teams, on 04-15-2015, which ended with the victory of Genoa by (2-0). Particular attention is required for the home / away condition, since both teams present significantly different results at home and abroad.
Genoa:
After 4 wins and 2 losses, the home team is currently in the 6 th position, with 12 points won. In the last match, they won in an away match against Frosinone by (1-2), after in the previous match they won (2-0) at home, against Chievo. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 1 draw and 10 losses in away matches; against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Genoa has won 7, tied 1 and lost 2. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have always scored least one goal in the last 6 matches for this competition.
Genoa entered this game motivated, after a triumph outsider, by 1-2, in the visit to the field of Frosinone: Piatek scored twice in the game, allowing his team to conquer the three points. The local team usually acts in a traditional 5-3-2, favoring fast transitions and attacks through the wings. In this tactical drawing, the two most advanced players will be Piatek and Kouamé. In the midfield it is possible that Hiljemark, Sandro and Pandev act. The coach of the premises will not be able to count on Lapadula, Rolón and Lisandro López, for being injured.
Parma:
The away team is currently in the 9 th position of the league, with 10 points won, after 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Napoli, by (3-0). In the last match, they won in a home match against Empoli, by (1-0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 away matches Parma has 5 wins and 5 losses. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition.
Parma enter this game motivated, after a home win, 1-0, at the reception of Empoli: Gervinho, at minute 33, scored the only goal of the match. The visiting club usually acts in a tactical system in 4-3-3, favoring a more offensive style of play, attacking through the lateral corridors. Parma is a team that likes to play in their own midfield, with the aim of trying to surprise their opponent through the counterattack. When it invests in the offensive process, it usually does so through the right flank, in order to take advantage of the depth offered by the Iacoponi side. The foreign trainer will not be able to count on Inglese, Munari, Scozzarella and Dezi, for being injured.
