Inter Milan have started the season with mixed results but showed real character by fighting back from two goals down to draw with Roma 2-2 in their last outing before the break. With 13 points on the board they sit level with Roma and Lazio at the top and the title race is still wide open. The Nerazzurri now welcome Parma to San Siro where they have been in top form lately winning seven of their last ten games across all competitions. Nigerian fans know how these big sides handle smaller teams at home and this looks like another chance for Inter to stamp their authority.
Team Form
Parma have struggled badly with just one point from four league games so far but they picked up a morale boosting 2-1 win over Genoa before the international break thanks to Pontus Almqvist. Their defensive record from last season helped them stay up but this campaign they have leaked goals in every league match and only kept a clean sheet in a Coppa Italia tie against Catania. Inter on the other hand remain unbeaten in ten straight games and have a strong record against Parma winning both fixtures last season 2-0 without conceding.
- Inter have scored freely at home and kept things tight at the back
- Parma managed only one league win so far and concede regularly
- Head to head shows Inter dominant in recent meetings
Tactical Analysis
Inter are expected to dominate possession and use their wide attackers to stretch Parma who often sit deep and rely on counter attacks. The visitors lack the firepower to trouble a well organised defence especially away from home where their attacking output has been poor. Expect Inter to control the tempo and create plenty of chances while Parma focus on damage limitation rather than going all out for goals.
- Inter strengths include set piece threat and quick transitions
- Parma weaknesses show in away fixtures and poor finishing
- Key battle will be in midfield where Inter should win the ball back quickly
Betting Proposal
Given the form and head to head history this game points towards a low scoring affair with Inter likely to win without much reply from Parma. The value lies in the both teams not to score market which offers good odds and fits the pattern of these encounters. Both teams not to score at 1.70 stands out as the smartest types for punters looking for value in this fixture.
Overall Inter should cruise to victory and keep their title push on track while Parma will need to show more fight if they want to avoid another tough afternoon. The stats and recent trends all line up for a controlled home win without the visitors finding the net.
