Pisa – Parma

Parma will fight for points in the match against Pisa

Parma suffered defeat in the Italian Cup. In the round of 16, on Thursday, the 'crusaders' faced Bologna. Carlos Cuesta clearly did not prioritize the cup and mainly put players from the 'bench' on the field. However, this did not prevent 'Djaloblu' from taking the lead. Already in the 13th minute, Benedichak put his team ahead. The 'Rossoblu' managed to equalize in the first half, and in the 89th minute scored the second. A comeback victory for Bologna 'by class'. In the last round, Parma hosted Udinese. The hosts conceded an early goal but were hardly behind in the first half. The defining moment for 'Djaloblu's' chances was the red card for Troilo and the ensuing penalty goal by the opponent. The final score of 0:2 should give Cuesta food for thought. Pisa faced Inter in the last round. The 'Torri' kept their goal 'locked' until the 69th minute, but could not withstand Martinez. Lautaro's double inflicted the first defeat on Giallardino's team after six games. However, five of those matches ended in a draw. It is worth considering the results of the recent head-to-head encounters between the rivals. Not long ago, the teams were navigating the waters of Serie B, and Parma had a more successful journey. Thus, 'Djaloblu' won two of their last five matches and also shared points twice. Interestingly, both teams are falling short on key metrics. The Parmesans, for instance, according to xG, should have scored 5.38 goals more. At the same time, Cuesta's charges could have gained an additional 4.9 points. Similar figures apply to the 'Torri.' Alberto Giallardino's team under-scored by 5.22 goals and under-gained 4.32 points. It should also be noted that the 'Nerazzurri' are not performing well at home. For instance, in seven matches at 'Arena Garibaldi', Pisa has won only once. Additionally, the club has lost three times and drawn the same number of times. The 'crusaders' have lost in four out of seven away matches this season. Nevertheless, the team has 'fallen victim' to Juventus, Roma, Cagliari, and Bologna. Only the 'islanders' stand out from this list. The rivals are in identical form and are unlikely to have any significant advantages over each other. The match has every chance of ending in a draw, but betting on the visitors not to lose could also be a viable option. There are hardly any signs pointing to a third defeat for Cuesta's charges.