Roma vs Parma Preview
- Tournament: Serie A
- Date: Sunday, Dec 22
- Kick-off Time: 11:30 am GMT
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Italy
Roma will play host to newly-promoted Parma in their 17th clash of the 2024/25 Serie A season at Stadio Olimpico. The Giallorossi have caught themselves in a series of defeats since the start of December and have dropped down to the bottom half of the table.
Hosts Roma find themselves sitting comfortably in the 12th position and are struggling to find consistency this season. Claudio Ranieri’s side are coming off a 4-1 win over Sampdoria in the Coppa Italia and would aim to secure a crucial three points this weekend. They are seen as favourites to beat Parma in front of their home fans.
Meanwhile, Parma finds themselves just one point above the relegation zone and have registered only a couple of victories from their last 14 league games. They have struggled to maintain consistency and their away form is particularly concerning.
Roma Team News
The hosts would be without the services of star Bryan Cristante and Leandro Paredes in this tie. Other than these two players, Roma have a clean bill of health and have no further injury concerns. Artem Dovbyk is widely expected to lead the attack.
Parma Team News
As for Parma, they will be without the services of Botond Balogh, Adrian Bernabe, Gabriel Charpentier and Mateusz Kowalski in this crucial tie. Lautaro Valenti is also seen as a doubt after he missed the last game against Verona.
Roma vs Parma Predicted Lineups
Roma predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Svilar
Defenders: Celik, Hermoso, Ndicka
Midfielders: Abdulhamid, Paredes, Pisilli, Zalewski
Forwards: Soule, Baldanzi; Dovbyk
Parma predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Suzuki
Defenders: Coulibaly, Del Prato, Leoni, Valeri
Midfielders: Sohm, Keita
Forwards: Man, Haj Mohamed, Cancellieri; Mihaila
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off 53 times in the past, with Roma winning 34 of those games. Parma has managed only nine wins between both sides, whereas the remaining 10 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| March 14, 2021 | Parma 2-0 Roma | Serie A |
| November 22, 2020 | Roma 3-0 Parma | Serie A |
| July 09, 2020 | Roma 2-1 Parma | Serie A |
| January 17, 2020 | Parma 0-2 Roma | Coppa Italia |
| November 10, 2019 | Parma 2-0 Roma | Serie A |
Key Players to Watch in Roma vs Parma
Artem Dovbyk (Roma)
Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk has made a solid start to the domestic campaign and collected a brace in his side’s latest 4-1 win over Sampdoria. So far, he has scored eight goals and created one assist for the Italian giants.
Dennis Man (Parma)
Parma forward Dennis Man continues his reputation as one of the best attackers in the current Parma roster. So far this season, the 26-year-old has scored four goals and created four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions. Man was honoured with the Gazeta Sporturilor Award in 2024 which is given to the best Romanian footballer.
Roma vs Parma Prediction
The hosts had a disappointing start to their domestic campaign and are currently languishing 12th in the Serie A table. They are coming off a 4-1 win over Sampdoria in the Coppa Italia but lost their latest domestic to Como last weekend. The Giallorossi are struggling to find their best form and have lost seven of their last nine league games.
As for Parma, they also had a poor start to their Serie A campaign following their return to the Italian top flight and are placed just a point above the relegation zone. The Gli Emiliani sustained back-to-back defeats against Inter Milan and Hellas Verona. We predict that the visitors will return home with empty hands.
Predicted Score: Roma 2-0 Parma
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Where to Watch Roma vs Parma Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | Paramount Plus, SiriusXM |
| UK | TNT Sports, Onefootball |
| India | GXR World website |
| Italy | DAZN |
FAQs
Q. When is Roma vs Parma?
The Roma vs Parma game will be played on 22nd December at Stadio Olimpico.
Q. Where to watch Roma vs Parma live for free?
The game between Roma and Parma can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Roma vs Parma?
The predicted score for Roma vs Parma is 2-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Roma vs Parma?
Both sides have met 53 times in the past. Roma managed 34 wins, with Parma only won nine whereas the remaining 10 matches ended in a draw.