Serie A 2025-2026: Torino-Parma, the likely lineups

At 8:45 p.m., at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, the 29th round of the championship opens with the very delicate challenge between D’Aversa’s Torino and Cuesta’s Parma. The granata are going through an extremely delicate period, fresh from the defeat against Napoli, they have collected only one victory in the last five matches. The worst data, however, concerns the defensive phase, which, with 49 goals conceded, is currently the worst in the league on par with that of Verona. For D’Aversa, the goal tonight is not only to win the three points to move away from the low ranking areas, but to reverse a negative trend by regaining that defensive solidity that has been lacking throughout the season.

In contrast, Parma is flying on the wings of enthusiasm. Cuesta’s team is undefeated for five rounds and comes from the solid draw obtained against Fiorentina. The Crusaders have been able to fix the backline after heavy defeats against Juventus and Atalanta by cashing in a total of even eight goals, going so far as to armor the goal with three consecutive clean sheets in the last few away matches.

The Granata coach seems inclined to confirm the 3-5-2 form, with Paleari between the posts and a defense led by Coco, Ismajli and Ebosse. In midfield, Prati will handle the direction flanked by Gineitis and Vlasic, while Lazaro and Obrador will man the flanks. The real knot to untie concerns the’attack, with Simeone an immovable starter, the ballot between Zapata and Che Adams remains alive.

Carlos Cuesta responds with a solid 4-3-2-1. In goal, Corvi remains favored over Suzuki, while the defense will be led by Circati. In midfield, given Bernabé’s absence, the keys to the direction will be given to Nicolussi Caviglia. On the three-quarter will act Cremaschi to support the’only forward Mateo Pellegrino.

Probable lineups

Torino (3-5-2): Paleari; Coco, Ismajli, Ebosse; Lazaro, Gineitis, Prati, Vlasic, Obrador; Simeone, Zapata. All. D’Aversa.

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Parma (4-3-2-1):Corvi; Delprato, Troilo, Circati, Valeri; Keita, Nicolussi Caviglia, Sorensen; Cremaschi, Strefezza; Pellegrino. All. Cuesta.