Inter-Parma Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

Team News

Inter

• Captain Javier Zanetti played the whole 90 minutes last week against Sampdoria, which means he’s now back at full fitness and ready to patrol the left flank once again.
• Ishak Belfodil played and scored in the Coppa Italia to confirm he’s ready to replace Palacio or play in support of him, should Walter Mazzarri change formation.

Parma

• Aleandro Rosi and Walter Gargano are back from suspension, but only the Uruguayan is likely to start.
• After starting the season with a 3-5-2 Roberto Donadoni is coping with Amauri’s scoring drought by fielding Nicola Sansone, Antonio Cassano and Jonathan Biabiany up front in a 4-3-3.

Match Facts

• Inter have won their last 6 home matches against Parma in all competitions.
• Inter have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 home matches against Parma in all competitions.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Parma’s last 5 games in Serie A.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Inter’s last 3 games in Serie A.
• Inter are undefeated in their last 7 matches in Serie A.

Prediction

• Inter managed to gain ground on both Roma and Napoli recently, but they have stumbled in their last two matches. Fiorentina are catching up with them and the Neroazzurri need a victory to rid themselves of the criticism that is starting to surround the team despite their impressive position in the table.
• After two consecutive defeats, Parma have drawn twice and won at Napoli, thus keeping a position in the top half of the table. Donadoni’s side can travel to San Siro with no pressure and try to repeat their performance in Naples.
• Despite the quality of their football and good form, Parma’s victory over Napoli was their first on the road all season and it won’t be easy for them to repeat it in San Siro. Too much confidence from performances against big clubs may also make them lose focus, and Inter could be ready to take advantage of that.

Inter 3 - 1 Parma