Juventus vs Parma Predictions, Picks & Odds – 29/08/2026
Juventus vs Parma – Best bets of the match
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Juventus enter the new Serie A campaign with genuine momentum, having won four of their last five outings across all competitions. Thiago Motta's side finished the previous season in a disappointing sixteenth position, and the pressure to reclaim a place among the elite is palpable. A concern lingers over centre-back Federico Gatti, who picked up an injury during a chaotic pitch invasion in a pre-season friendly and faces a race against time to be fit for this opener.
Parma's preparations have been far less encouraging. Sitting fifth in the table belies a wretched run of four consecutive defeats heading into this fixture, and the visitors arrive in Turin desperately short of confidence. Injuries have compounded their difficulties: Hans Nicolussi Caviglia is sidelined with a thigh problem, while Giovanni Daffara remains doubtful with a similar issue. Jacob Ondrejka offers a rare positive note, having returned from a lower leg injury in a recent friendly appearance.
The home win at 1.25 stands out as the recommended selection here. Juventus boast a dominant head-to-head record against Parma, winning 13 of their previous encounters compared to just four for the visitors. The two most recent meetings ended 4-1 and 2-0 in favour of the Bianconeri, highlighting a clear gulf in quality between these two sides.
Parma's away form is deeply concerning, with four consecutive defeats on the road. Key absences compound their difficulties: Hans Nicolussi Caviglia is sidelined with a thigh injury, while Giovanni Daffara remains a significant doubt. Jacob Ondrejka has only recently returned from a lower leg problem and lacks match sharpness.
Juventus may have a fitness concern of their own, with Federico Gatti's availability uncertain following an injury sustained during a pre-season pitch invasion. Still, their squad depth and home advantage at the Juventus Stadium should prove decisive. The hosts' recent winning run and structural superiority over Parma make the home victory the clear value pick.
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Trends to Know about Juventus vs Parma
- Juventus won 13 of 18 head-to-head clashes
- Parma lost four consecutive away fixtures
- Juventus scored six in two recent meetings
Form & Statistics: Juventus vs Parma
Juventus
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Parma
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Lineups: Juventus vs Parma
Juventus
Starters
- 1 Di Gregorio
- 2 Kalulu
- 3 Bremer
- 4 Kelly
- 5 Cambiaso
- 6 Locatelli
- 7 McKennie
- 8 Conceicao
- 9 Yildiz
- 10 David
Absent
- Dušan Vlahović (injury)
- Federico Gatti (injury)
- Jeff Ekhator (injury)
- Khéphren Thuram (injury)
- A. Milik (muscle injury (last reported missing in June 2026))
- J. Cabal (muscle injury (last reported missing in June 2026))
- M. Perin (injury (last reported missing in June 2026))
Parma
Starters
- 1 Corvi
- 2 Delprato
- 3 Circati
- 4 Troilo
- 5 Bernabe
- 6 Keita
- 7 Sorensen
- 8 Valenti
- 9 Ondrejka
- 10 Pellegrino
Absent
- Giovanni Daffara (injury)
- Vicente Guaita (injury)
- Hans Nicolussi Caviglia (injury)
- Nesta Elphege (injury)
- Sascha Britschgi (suspended)
- Benjamín Cremaschi (meniscus injury (expected out until mid-October 2026))
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculative tag at this stage, drawn from a single source, so the shape of this fixture could yet shift before kickoff. That said, a 4-2-3-1 against a 3-5-1-1 promises an interesting tactical contest, with Juventus's wider structure likely to probe Parma's wing-backs throughout.
Kenan Yildiz sits at the heart of Juventus's attacking midfield line, while Adrian Bernabé is expected to drive Parma's press from the centre. Should these elevens hold, the battle for midfield control looks to be the defining thread of the afternoon.
Juventus vs Parma: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
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What time is Juventus vs Parma?
Juventus host Parma at the Juventus Stadium on Saturday 29 August 2026, with kickoff set for 19:45 BST.
Where is Juventus vs Parma being played?
This fixture takes place at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy.
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