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Coach · Carlos Cuesta
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Parma Calcio 1913 vs Genoa Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-18 13:53 UTC
Parma and Genoa seek stability in Serie A showdown
Sunday afternoon at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma Calcio 1913 and Genoa meet for a matchday 5 clash in Serie A. Both sides enter the fixture looking to establish momentum in the early stages of the season after finding consistency difficult to come by in recent weeks.
Parma's tactical shift and personnel updates
Parma are expected to adopt a more conservative 5-3-2 formation as they look to tighten up at the back. Midfielder Adrian Bernabe has reportedly recovered from his fitness concerns and is in line to return to the starting XI, providing a boost to the engine room. Additionally, forward David Romero is pushing for a starting spot after finding the net in their most recent fixture against Como, which could see him partner El Bilal Toure in attack.
Genoa's defensive adjustments and lineup news
For the visitors, the primary concern is the absence of Johan Vasquez, who is suspended for this encounter. Genoa are expected to deploy a 3-5-2 system, mirroring their hosts in what promises to be a congested battle for midfield control. Justin Bijlow is anticipated to start in goal behind a defensive unit that will be looking to build on the clean sheet kept in their recent Coppa Italia victory over Sudtirol.
The road to the Tardini
Parma arrive at this match following a challenging run, including a 2-1 defeat to Como last Sunday. Their form has been testing, with the side still searching for their first Serie A win of the campaign. Conversely, Genoa managed a morale-boosting 1-0 result in the Coppa Italia against Sudtirol earlier this week, though they remain focused on improving their league standing after a difficult start to the domestic schedule.
A history of tight margins
Recent meetings between these two clubs have been defined by defensive discipline and a lack of scoring. The two Serie A encounters during the 2025/26 season both ended in goalless draws, highlighting the difficulty each side has had in breaking the other down. Looking further back to November 2024, Genoa secured a narrow 1-0 victory at the Tardini, a result that underscores the fine margins often present when these teams face off.
Deciding factors in a tactical mirror match
With both teams expected to line up in similar formations, the game is likely to be won in the transition phases and through individual moments of quality. Parma will hope the potential inclusion of Romero provides the cutting edge they have lacked, while Genoa will rely on the midfield work rate of Morten Frendrup and Djibril Sow to disrupt their hosts. Given the history of low-scoring affairs, the team that manages to impose their rhythm on the midfield battle will likely dictate the outcome.
Genoa
3-4-2-1
● Confirmed
18
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Osmajic
8
↓69′
Baldanzi
10
↓85′
Messias
77
Egill Ellertsson
97
↓85′
Sow
32
Frendrup
3
↓60′
Ehizibue
34
↓60′
Otoa
5
Oestigard
27
Marcandalli
1
Bijlow
Bench (16)
Stephan El Shaarawy ↑60′ · David Puczka ↑60′ · Lorenzo Colombo ↑69′ · Vitinha ↑85′ · Hamed Traore ↑85′ · Mario Mitaj · Amorim · Franz-Ethan Meichtry · Cody Drameh · Stefano Sabelli · Daniele Sommariva · Samuel Wiafe · Franz Stolz · Johan Vasquez · Elias Havel · Lorenzo Venturino
Coach · Daniele De Rossi
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