Serie A

Parma vs. Genoa: Relegation clash

Both sides look to continue their positive form and move further clear of the relegation zone.

Parma and Genoa face off in a lunchtime clash neither side can afford to get wrong. Carlos Cuesta’s men, boosted by a valuable 0-0 draw at the Maradona against Napoli just a few days ago, have the chance to put some real distance between themselves and the relegation zone. Slightly further down the table, Daniele De Rossi’s side arrive on the back of an impressive 3-0 win over Cagliari on Monday evening. Both teams go into the match with confidence. Parma are unbeaten in their last two games (including a crucial win in a six-pointer at Lecce) but will need to manage their energy following their midweek fixture. Genoa, meanwhile, are picking up pace, spearheaded by Lorenzo Colombo, who has scored in each of the last three games. The reverse fixture at the Luigi Ferraris ended 0-0 in a tight contest, and the return clash promises to be nervy and exciting.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: none

Cautioned: Delprato (Parma); Ostigard, Masini (Genoa)

REFEREE

PAIRETTO (BACCINI – TRINCHIERI) IV: ALLEGRETTA, VAR: PATERNA, AVAR: DI PAOLO

UPCOMING MATCHES

Atalanta-Parma (Sunday January 25, 15.00 CET)

Genoa-Bologna (Sunday January 25, 15.00 CET)

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