Seeking to arrest their poor runs of form, Parma and Udinese face off at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Wednesday in the ninth round of the 2026-27 Serie A campaign. The two teams have endured similarly disappointing starts to the season, making this midweek clash an opportunity to reverse their fortunes ahead of the second quarter of the campaign.
Following a respectable mid-table finish in the top flight last season, expectations were high for Parma heading into the new campaign. However, the Crociati struggled to impress in the opening rounds, recording their first win on Matchday Five when they edged Genoa 2-1.
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Head coach Carlos Cuesta was relieved of his duties during the international break and succeeded by Alberto Gilardino. However, the appointment of the former Pisa boss has yet to yield any results after three matches, with Parma now sitting 19th in the Serie A standings.
The Crusaders were in the capital at the weekend, where they showed flashes of promise as they went toe-to-toe with an in-form Lazio side. However, they dropped off significantly in the second half and were made to pay, eventually losing 2-1.
Meanwhile, Udinese kicked off their season with three wins and a draw in their first four games across all competitions, making a promising start to their quest for back-to-back top-half finishes in the league. However, the Friulani have since lost their way, with head coach Kosta Runjaić’s future now in serious doubt.
A home clash against an AC Milan side that remain undefeated in Serie A this season presented a tricky test for an already struggling Udinese outfit on Sunday night, one they perhaps predictably failed to overcome.
The visitors conceded a goal in either half to lose 2-0, extending their barren run to six matches, their longest such streak since February to April 2018, when they lost 11 consecutive games.
Parma vs Udinese Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides exchanged away wins in last season’s league meetings, with each claiming victory on the other’s turf.
- Udinese have lost just once at the Stadio Ennio Tardini in the past decade.
- Parma have the worst attacking record in Serie A this season, having scored just five goals in eight matches.
- Only Fiorentina (19) have conceded more goals than the visitors’ 18 in the division.
Parma vs Udinese Prediction
Very little separates these two teams ahead of Wednesday’s encounter, with both possessing similar squad quality and neither showing convincing form.
Both sides have also struggled defensively in recent matches, suggesting there could be goals at both ends. However, we expect the points to be shared.
Prediction: Parma 1-1 Udinese
Parma vs Udinese Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Draw
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/Under 2.5 – Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
