Serie A

Juventus vs. Parma: an opening-day classic

For the fifth time, Juve and Parma meet on matchday 1 as Cuesta makes his managerial debut

Juventus and Parma are set to meet on the opening matchday for the first time since 2019/20. The Bianconeri, who have won all four previous encounters, hope to continue their winning tradition against the Ducali and give Tudor’s project an early boost. Meanwhile, the Cuesta era begins at Parma, who hope to make a statement with an eye-catching scalp.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There have been 33 official meetings between the two teams in Turin, with a record of 22 Juventus victories (most recent 3-1 in Serie A 2020/21), 8 draws (most recent 2-2 in last year's Serie A) and 3 Emilian victories (most recent 4-1 in Serie A 2010/11). In these 33 home games, Juventus have always scored at least one goal, for a total of 77 goals.

DID YOU KNOW?

Juventus-Parma returns to the opening matchday: the Bianconeri have always won in the four previous occasions.

COACHES

Cuesta is the fifth youngest coach in single-group Serie A history: only Mario Grassi (Triestina, 26 years and 3 months), Elio Loschi (Triestina, 27 years and 3 months), Felice Borel II (Juventus, 28 years and 6 months) and Angelo Arcari II (Livorno at 29 years and 10 months) were younger.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: Balogh (Parma) Cautioned: none

REFEREE

MARCENARO (SCATRAGLI – ZINGARELLI) IV: SACCHI, VAR: MERAVIGLIA, AVAR: FABBRI

UPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE A

Genoa-Juventus (Sunday 31 August, 18.30 CEST) Parma-Atalanta (Saturday 30 August, 18.30 CEST) (Photo Getty Images)