Parma vs AS Roma – Match preview and team news

AS Roma travels away from home as they face Parma in a Serie A matchday 36 clash on Sunday.

Roma are just three points behind fourth-placed AC Milan and four points behind third-placed Juventus. Gian Piero Gasperini’s men will look to make it four wins in four consecutive matches against Parma and secure the crucial three points.

Parma vs AS Roma – Match preview and team news

Date: Sunday, 10th May.
Kick-off: 5pm BST.
Venue: Stadio Ennio Tardini.

Parma team news

Parma approaches this Matchday 36 clash in a relatively stable position compared to their visitors in terms of injury issues, with manager Fabio Pecchia boasting a largely healthy squad.

The Ducali are primarily missing long-term absentees Benjamín Cremaschi, who is recovering from meniscus surgery, and Matija Frigan, who remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury.

Beyond these two, the core of the team remains intact. Zion Suzuki will start in goal behind a settled defensive line featuring Alessandro Circati, Abdoulaye Ndiaye and Mariano Troilo.

In midfield Adrian Bernabé and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia will continue to start. Operating in a flexible 3-5-1-1 system, Matteo Pellegrino will continue to lead the line while Gabriel Strefezza will join the attack behind him.

AS Roma team news

AS Roma enters this crucial away fixture at the Ennio Tardini with a multiple selection crisis. The medical staff has ruled out captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, alongside forwards Artem Dovbyk and Bryan Zaragoza, and young striker Evan Ferguson.

However, it isn’t all bad news for the Giallorossi; Paulo Dybala has returned to full training and has made appearances from the bench in Roma’s last two matches.

Following their impressive contributions in the recent victory over Fiorentina, youngsters Niccolo Pisilli and Wesley Franca are tipped to retain their places in the starting XI.

Roma will keep their 3-4-2-1 formation, with Matias Soule and Bryan Cristante supporting Donyell Malen in attack.

Form

Parma

Parma currently sits 13th in the Serie A standings after a 2-0 defeat to league leaders Inter Milan. That loss snapped a promising four-game unbeaten run where they secured wins over Pisa and Udinese, alongside draws against Napoli and Lazio. While safe from relegation, the Ducali have struggled for consistency at the Ennio Tardini, failing to win at home this season against any team currently ranked in the top seven.

AS Roma

AS Roma occupies 5th place and enters this fixture with significant momentum following a dominant 4-0 victory over Fiorentina. This result marked three wins and a draw in their last four outings, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a Champions League spot. Despite their strong overall form, the Giallorossi have been less convincing on the road recently, suffering four defeats in their last six away league trips.