Parma vs Fiorentina Prediction & Betting Tips (17 August)

Particularly prominent in the 1990s and early 2000s, Parma has seriously fallen into line since then and has even experienced very complicated periods. The club was relegated from the top flight in 2015 and was subsequently forced to file for bankruptcy, which sent them to the 4th division. Parma rebuilt itself and returned to Serie A between 2018 and 2021. Present in Serie B during the two previous years, Dennis Man's partners won the promotion and the title last year with a record of 21 victories, 13 draws and 4 defeats. Used to fighting for the last European places in Serie A, Fiorentina still represents a solid candidate this season.

During the previous year, the Tuscans had to settle for 8th place in the standings with only 2 points behind 6th. They must therefore be content with the Europa Conference League this season. La Viola shines in this competition but unfortunately lost its two finals played against West Ham in 2023 and Olympiakos after extra time last May. In the Italian Cup, Fiorentina fell to Atalanta in the semi-finals.

Parma did not renew the contract of experienced left back Ansaldi (37 years old). To compensate for this departure, Valeri (Frosinone) arrived on loan. Already out of the club last year, midfielder Juric (Valladolid) and striker Tutino (Cosenza) have left Parma for good. In midfield, if the former Niçois Cyprien is more of a substitute, the Brazilian Hernani plays a major role just like the Spaniard Bernabé (8 goals in SB). In the offensive sector, Man (11 goals in SB), Benedyczak (10 goals in SB) and Mihaila (6 goals in SB) play a major role while the Franco-Ivorian Bonny (19 years old, 6 goals in SB) constitutes a beautiful promise. As for Fiorentina, important midfielders Bonaventura and Castrovilli left the club at the end of their contract.

Furthermore, midfielders Lopez (Sassuolo) and Arthur Melo (Juventus) were not retained after their loan, nor was striker Belotti (Roma). In the opposite direction, Argentine defender Valentini (Boca Juniors) and striker Moïse Kean (Juventus) came to strengthen the ranks of the Viola. Winner of the Copa America this summer with Argentina, winger Nico Gonzalez (12 goals in SB last year) is an important element. His compatriot Beltran (6 goals in SA) will take on more responsibilities this season.