Parma vs Empoli Prediction and Betting Tips | October 27th 2024
The action continues in round eight of the Italian Serie A as Parma and Empoli go head-to-head at the Ennio Tardini Stadium on Sunday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since September 2020, when Roberto D’Aversa’s men picked up a 2-0 victory in a friendly matchup.
Parma continue to struggle for results this season as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia last Saturday.
Fabio Pecchia’s side have now gone six consecutive league games without a win, losing three and claiming three draws since a 2-1 victory over AC Milan on August 24.
With seven points from eight matches, Parma are currently 17th in the Serie A standings, level on points with 16th-placed Monza.
Empoli, meanwhile, were condemned to consecutive defeats for the first time this season as they were beaten 1-0 by league leaders Napoli at the Carlo Castellani Stadium last time out.
This followed a 2-1 loss against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on October 6, a result which saw their run of 10 straight games without defeat in all competitions come to an end.
D’Aversa’s men have picked up two wins and four draws from their eight Serie A games so far to collect 10 points and sit 11th in the table, level on points with 11th-placed AS Roma.
Parma vs Empoli Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 10 wins from the last 20 meetings between the sides, Parma boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Empoli have picked up six wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on four occasions.
- Parma have failed to win four of their last five home games in all competitions this season, losing three and picking up one draw so far.
- Empoli have managed just two wins in their last 10 Serie A away games while losing six and claiming two draws since the start of March.
Parma vs Empoli Prediction
While Parma have struggled to hit their stride, they will be backing themselves against a floundering Empoli side who have suffered a slump in form in recent weeks.
Parma’s home advantage gives them a slight upper hand and this should help them secure all three points.
Prediction: Parma 2-1 Empoli
Parma vs Empoli Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Parma to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in five of Parma’s last seven games)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in seven of the hosts' last eight games)