Juventus — Parma : Match Preview and Prediction for August 24,2025

Pre-Season Performance

“Juventus” showcased impressive form during their pre-season campaign, securing three victories and a draw. Notably, their triumphs over Borussia Dortmund (2-1) and Atalanta (2-1) were particularly commendable. Surprisingly, the Italian giants exerted significant dominance in both matches, despite playing away from home.

Tudor’s Continued Tenure

The management of the “Old Lady” ultimately decided to retain Igor Tudor, who was initially expected to depart after seeing out the previous season. Their successful qualification for the Champions League group stage likely influenced this decision, despite their early exit from the Club World Cup, where they were eliminated by Real Madrid (0-1) in the Round of 16.

Summer Transfer Activity

The hosts engaged in a notable transfer campaign this summer, investing a substantial 118.5 million euros. Key acquisitions include João Mário (from Porto), Francisco Conceição (Porto), Pierre Kalulu (Milan), Lloyd Kelly (Newcastle), Nicolás González (Fiorentina), Michele Di Gregorio (Monza), and Jonathan David (Lille), who remarkably joined on a free transfer.

Squad Availability

The Croatian manager will be without five players for this fixture, though most are not considered regular starters: Miretti, Milik, Cabal, Pirin, and Savona.

Defensive Frailties Continue

“Parma” continues to grapple with persistent defensive issues from season to season, a challenge that the arrival of head coach Carlos Cuesta has yet to rectify. This vulnerability was clearly apparent during their pre-season fixtures, where they conceded four goals across four matches: Werder (0-0), Mallorca (1-1), Pro Vercelli (3-1), and Heidenheim (1-2).

Youth-Focused Transfer Strategy

The visitors appear poised to once again place their trust in young footballers. Following the departures of Dennis Man (to PSV), Ange-Yoan Boni (Inter), and Simon Sohm (Fiorentina), they swiftly brought in Oliver Sørensen (from Midtjylland), Mattia Frigan (Westerlo), and Christian Ordoñez (Vélez Sarsfield) as replacements.

Early Season Form

Carlos Cuesta’s squad has already competed in one official match, a Coppa Italia Round of 32 clash, where they comfortably defeated Serie B side Pescara (2-0). However, this result should not be overly emphasized, considering the lower caliber of the opposition.

Key Absences

The Spanish specialist faces more significant challenges regarding player availability, as Balogh, Frigan, and Ondrejka are all considered crucial performers for the team.