Genoa vs Parma prediction and betting tips on January 12, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 20th round of Serie A Italy on January 12, 2025, Genoa will face Parma. Both clubs are neighbors in the lower part of the table and will aim to earn points in this head-to-head clash to widen their gap from the relegation zone.
Our prediction for the Genoa vs Parma match
The "Griffins" returned to Serie A in 2023 after a year in the country's second division. Collecting 49 points, Gilardino's squad confidently secured 11th place. Meanwhile, the "Crusaders" finally won Serie B.
Fabio Pecchia’s team has found the higher level more challenging. However, they ended 2024 with a 2-1 victory over Monza, marking their fourth win in the championship. With 18 points, they climbed to 14th place. After the break, they played out a goalless draw against Torino. Genoa, on the other hand, struggled initially but successfully replaced their coach. Since Patrick Vieira took charge in November, they have only lost to Napoli. However, they failed to win in their last match, drawing 0-0 with Lecce.
The home team scores an average of 0.84 goals per game while conceding 1.42. The league newcomers score more than 1.3 goals per match but concede significantly more—close to 1.8.
Genoa vs Parma: Key statistics and trends
- Genoa has lost only one of their last nine matches.
- 42% of Genoa's games end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.26 goals per match.
- Parma is unbeaten in their last two matches.
- 79% of Parma's games end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.11 goals per match.
Genoa vs Parma: Possible starting lineups
Genoa (possible lineup): Leali - Aaron Martin, Vasquez, Bani, Norton-Cuffy - Frendrup, Badelj, Vitinha, Zanoli, Thorsby - Pinamonti.
Parma (possible lineup): Suzuki - Koulibaly, Valenti, Balogh, Anno - Zom, Hernani, Keita - Mihăilă, Cancellieri, Man.
Head-to-Head: Genoa vs Parma
In the 2022/2023 Serie B season, the "Crusaders" took four out of six possible points. However, in November, they lost 0-1 at home to the "Griffins."
Free prediction for the Genoa vs Parma match
The home team is considered the favorite. However, both clubs are not particularly entertaining, so it’s better to go for a bet on "Total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.94).
Track the Serie A Italy standings and stay informed about your team's form before placing your next bet.