| This match will certainly not be as one-sided as the odds recently traded on the betting markets suggest. The promoted team would have been difficult to play against even under normal circumstances. Parma celebrated an impressive 3-1 victory over Lazio at the weekend, demonstrating that they are determined to do everything they can to avoid direct relegation from Serie A. Nevertheless, the bookies seem to assume that this will be a sure win for the home side. Parma has shown in recent weeks that they are by no means team which should be underestimated in this league. Two wins from the last three games speak for themselves and even in the defeat against Atalanta in between, the team was able to play convincingly. Parma will travel to the Giuseppe Meazza with a good dose of self-confidence, while the Nerazzurri players may not yet be fully focused again. After all, Parma hasn't won any of their last six games against Inter. On the other hand, Inter haven't won any of their last nine competitive matches against this opponent by more than one goal. |
