Match Overview

Parma and Cagliari face each other in a crucial game of the 6th round in Serie A. Parma, Gli Emiliani, has started the season with many goals, and they still play a very attack-minded football. In contrast, Cagliari has got into some difficult times, losing three matches in a row. Both sides want to bounce back, and Parma will fail to count on Matteo Cancellieri, as he is currently serving his ban. Meanwhile, Cagliari will have their leader Leonardo Pavoletti back in the starting XI. One of the legendary sides of Italian football, Parma, will welcome Cagliari, and the game will be played at Stadio Ennio Tardini on October 1, 2024, at 12:15.

Match Detail

• Fixture: Parma vs Cagliari
• Date: October 1, 2024
• Time: 12:15 am IST
• Venue: Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italy

Pitch Report

The pitch at Stadio Ennio Tardini is overall solid and tends to be to the benefit of attacking football. Being pretty tight, it serves to give a strong home-team atmosphere, which boosts Parma’s home performance. The pitch will work for the Gialloblu fast short passing, though Cagliari will try to gain from any fumble at the back.

Team A: Parma Analysis

Key Players:

• Franco Vazquez: The experienced midfielder has been prominent in Parma’s creation and offensive dynamism.
• Adrian Benedyczak: The striker has been providing goals early in the season.

Probable Playing XI:

1. Gianluigi Buffon (GK)
2. Jayden Oosterwolde
3. Yordan Osorio
4. Enrico Del Prato
5. Adrian Benedyczak
6. Franco Vazquez
7. Simon Sohm
8. Elias Cobbaut
9. Dennis Man
10. Drissa Camara
11. Wylan Cyprien

Team B: Cagliari Analysis

Key Players:

• Leonardo Pavoletti: He has little chance to play after his recovery, but he may return to the starting line-up, adding experience and goal-scoring opportunities
• Nahitan Nández: Central midfielder, who is the dynamo of the game.

Probable Playing XI:

1. Boris Radunovic (GK)
2. Zito Luvumbo
3. Giorgio Altare
4. Alberto Dossena
5. Antonio Barreca
6. Alessandro Deiola
7. Nahitan Nández
8. Antoine Makoumbou
9. Leonardo Pavoletti
10. Eldor Shomurodov
11. Gaetano Oristanio

Dream11 Picks

• Captain: Franco Vazquez
• Vice-captain: Leonardo Pavoletti
• Top Picks: Gianluigi Buffon, Nahitan Nández, Adrian Benedyczak, Eldor Shomurodov.

Public Opinion

The fans are divided because Parma have that tremendous home advantage, but with key players; they can benefit in revival in the face of a likely prolific Pavoletti. The more attacking style of Parma presents the likelihood of an open game with many goals, while Cagliari has made tactical and defensive changes with the hopes of losing by the smallest margin so as not to cause a blowout. Overall, it certainly will be an interesting match with a possibly tense thriller.

Top of Form

SWOT Analysis

Parma

• Strengths: Parma has a robust lineup in the attack, which consists of Franco Vazquez, Adrian Benedyczak, and others. The performance at Stadio Ennio Tardini is good. An extreme style leads to many goals during the matches.
• Weaknesses: The defence department still concedes too many goals, and it might be a problem, especially considering the current form of Cagliari’s offensive lineup. Matteo Cancellieri and other forwards will not be able to participate in the game because of the suspension, and it will be a problem for the coach. Local players’ advanced positions result in the vulnerability of the central field during the quick breaks when they are running back to their halves.
• Opportunities: Cagliari has weak results currently, meaning that Parma can take advantage of this situation and win. They will be able to score many goals during the match because of a strong lineup in the attack.
• Threats: Pavoletti is already in good shape, and he can orient on any type of attack. The positional play can depend on the opposite team.

Cagliari

• Strengths: Their strength lies in their experienced squad. They have their injured squad back such as Leonardo Pavoletti who is likely to bring back his pace of goals and help the team score goals from the back. In addition, Nahitan Nández is back and his influence in the midfield fosters defensive stability and smooth transitions during offensive plays. They can easily push on the break which is likely to expose Parma’s weak defence.
• Weaknesses: Their recent form is wanting to record three consecutive losses in Seria A, a fact that makes them less confident about their performance. They have always illustrated a lack of consistency in numbers and by extension in their defence. They seem to give out silly goals in the course of their play. Matteo Prati is injured and their midfield will lack the required depth of quality play.
• Opportunities: The fact that Parma plays an aggressive style gives Cagliari hope if they can manage an early break and go away with a goal or two. Pavoletti’s return is a great avenue for goal-scoring as he is in good form.
• Threats: Parma exhibits a very hungry form in front of the goal. If Cagliari cannot afford to steady in the middle of the park or tame the much-anticipated early high press from Parma, then they will easily fall and fail to stabilize their performance.

Prediction

Parma has a relatively strong home advantage and attacking style, the hosts hold the edge against the struggling Cagliari. The visitors have to return to their winning ways and will likely field returning players like Pavoletti to make it as difficult as possible for Parma to secure a home win. However, given how good Parma is with sustaining offensive momentum, the final prediction of Parma is 2-1 Cagliari.