Match Preview: Parma vs AC Milan
Date and time: 24 Aug 2024 at 16:30 UTC
Stadium: Stadio Ennio Tardini
Location: Parma
Referee: Juan Luca Sacchi
Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):
– 2021-04-10: Parma 1-3 AC Milan
– 2020-12-13: AC Milan 2-2 Parma
– 2020-07-15: AC Milan 3-1 Parma
– 2019-12-01: Parma 0-1 AC Milan
– 2019-04-20: Parma 1-1 AC Milan
– 2018-12-02: AC Milan 2-1 Parma
– 2015-02-01: AC Milan 3-1 Parma
– 2014-09-14: Parma 4-5 AC Milan
– 2014-03-16: AC Milan 2-4 Parma
– 2013-10-27: Parma 3-2 AC Milan
Team Formations and Key Players:
Parma:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-4-2 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Zion Suzuki (31)
– Defenders: Woyo Coulibaly (26), Enrico Del Prato (15), Alessandro Circati (39), Emanuele Valeri (14)
– Midfielders: Nahuel Estevez (8), Adrián Bernabé (10), Dennis Man (98), Simon Sohm (19)
– Forwards: Valentin Mihăilă (28), Ange Bonny (13)
– Key Players:
– Dennis Man: 1 goal, key attacking player
– Simon Sohm: Active in midfield with 2 shots on target
– Zion Suzuki: Reliable between the posts
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AC Milan:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan (16)
– Defenders: Davide Calabria (2), Fikayo Tomori (23), Strahinja Pavlović (31), Theo Hernández (19)
– Midfielders: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (8), Ismaël Bennacer (4), Samuel Chukwueze (21), Christian Pulisic (11), Rafael Leão (10)
– Forward: Luka Jović (9)
– Key Players:
– Rafael Leão: 2 shots on target, crucial for attacking moves
– Luka Jović: Forward presence, 1 yellow card
– Mike Maignan: Key defensive presence
Recent Form:
Parma:
– Recent 1-1 draw against Fiorentina in Serie A.
– Mixed pre-season results: win against Atalanta (4-1), loss to Palermo (1-0).
AC Milan:
– Recent 2-2 draw with Torino in Serie A.
– Impressive friendly outcomes: wins against Monza (3-1), Real Madrid (1-0), and Manchester City (3-2).
Strengths and Considerations:
Parma:
– Strengths: Capable of defeating strong teams in friendlies; home advantage.
– Considerations: Need to convert chances more effectively; maintain discipline in defense.
AC Milan:
– Strengths: Strong attacking lineup and impressive preseason performances.
– Considerations: Maintain defensive solidity; capitalize on offensive opportunities.
Prediction:
Given AC Milan’s form, squad depth, and offensive threats:
– Final Score: Parma 1-3 AC Milan
– Predicted Scorers:
– Parma: Dennis Man
– AC Milan: Rafael Leão, Samuel Chukwueze, Luka Jović
AC Milan’s superior quality and attacking prowess should ensure a decisive win against Parma, despite Parma’s home advantage.
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