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December 5, 2010 2:00 PM GMT
Stadio Ennio Tardini — Parma
Referee: D. Celi
Attendance: 12223
December 5, 2010 2:00 PM GMT
Stadio Ennio Tardini — Parma
Referee: D. Celi
Attendance: 12223
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| Parma | 2.38 | 1.15 | 0.00 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Draw | 3.20 | 5.80 | 0.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Udinese | 3.00 | 36.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 | 3.10 |
Serie A Preview: Parma - Udinese
The Bianconeri are on a high and are pushing for Europe, which will inflate their confidence in Parma...
By Subhankar Mondal
Inching Towards Safety
Parma appear to have restored things in the league as far as reaching out of the tentacles of the relegation octopus is concerned. With 15 points from 14 matches, the Ducali are 15th in the Serie A standings and, more importantly, are three points above the relegation zone.
The point-margin isn't huge as a defeat against Udinese on Sunday could suck them into the bottom three, but with the clubs below them struggling for points Parma will be hopeful of puling out further.
Indeed, Pasquale Marino's side's results in recent weeks have been encouraging. Last weekend they took the fight to Italian and European champions Inter but lost 5-2 in the end. Prior to that, Parma had won two of their three league fixtures and had lost just once in seven.
Pushing For Europe
For much of last season Udinese struggled for survival in the Italian top flight but things have changed for the Bianconeri this season. With key striker Antonio Di Natale back to his best, Francesco Guidolin's side are pushing for a place in the top six and are currently ninth with 20 points from 14 matches, just three behind Palermo, who occupy the final Europa League slot.
Last weekend Udinese garnered a hugely significant and morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Europe-chasing Napoli at the Stadio Friuli. It was their second win in a row in the league and their third in four matches. Di Natale was the star man of that encounter as the veteran Italy international netted all three goals.
Away from home, though, it's a different story for Udinese, who have won just twice and scored only five goals on the road. Their last two away fixtures have resulted in defeats but against Parma they will be confident of picking up at least a point.
Parma
Paloschi, Galloppa and Marques are injured and will sit out the game.
Udinese
Basta and Ferronetti are unavailable for the trip to Parma as they are nursing injuries.
Parma appear to have restored things in the league as far as reaching out of the tentacles of the relegation octopus is concerned. With 15 points from 14 matches, the Ducali are 15th in the Serie A standings and, more importantly, are three points above the relegation zone.
The point-margin isn't huge as a defeat against Udinese on Sunday could suck them into the bottom three, but with the clubs below them struggling for points Parma will be hopeful of puling out further.
Indeed, Pasquale Marino's side's results in recent weeks have been encouraging. Last weekend they took the fight to Italian and European champions Inter but lost 5-2 in the end. Prior to that, Parma had won two of their three league fixtures and had lost just once in seven.
Pushing For Europe
For much of last season Udinese struggled for survival in the Italian top flight but things have changed for the Bianconeri this season. With key striker Antonio Di Natale back to his best, Francesco Guidolin's side are pushing for a place in the top six and are currently ninth with 20 points from 14 matches, just three behind Palermo, who occupy the final Europa League slot.
Last weekend Udinese garnered a hugely significant and morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Europe-chasing Napoli at the Stadio Friuli. It was their second win in a row in the league and their third in four matches. Di Natale was the star man of that encounter as the veteran Italy international netted all three goals.
Away from home, though, it's a different story for Udinese, who have won just twice and scored only five goals on the road. Their last two away fixtures have resulted in defeats but against Parma they will be confident of picking up at least a point.
Parma
Paloschi, Galloppa and Marques are injured and will sit out the game.
Udinese
Basta and Ferronetti are unavailable for the trip to Parma as they are nursing injuries.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Parma 1-1 Udinese
- 20.35 %
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Parma 0-0 Udinese
- 11.5 %
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Parma 1-0 Udinese
- 9.74 %
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Apr 14, 2013 | Parma 0 - Udinese 3 |
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| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Nov 18, 2012 | Udinese 2 - Parma 2 |
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| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Apr 7, 2012 | Udinese 3 - Parma 1 |
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| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Nov 20, 2011 | Parma 2 - Udinese 0 |
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| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Apr 23, 2011 | Udinese 0 - Parma 2 |
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| May 19, 2013 | Palermo 1 - Parma 3 | ITA1 |
| May 12, 2013 | Parma 0 - Bologna 2 | ITA1 |
| May 8, 2013 | Cagliari 0 - Parma 1 | ITA1 |
| May 5, 2013 | Parma 2 - Atalanta 0 | ITA1 |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Parma 0 - Lazio 0 | ITA1 |
Udinese
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| May 19, 2013 | FC Internazionale 2 - Udinese 5 | ITA1 |
| May 12, 2013 | Udinese 2 - Atalanta 1 | ITA1 |
| May 8, 2013 | Palermo 2 - Udinese 3 | ITA1 |
| May 5, 2013 | Udinese 3 - Sampdoria 1 | ITA1 |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Cagliari 0 - Udinese 1 | ITA1 |
| Returns: | Parma £25.00 |
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| Returns: | Draw £58.00 |
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| Returns: | Udinese £360.00 |
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| 83 | Antonio Mirante | Goalkeeper |
| 18 | Massimo Gobbi | Midfielder |
| 6 | Alessandro Lucarelli | Defender |
| 29 | Gabriel Paletta | Defender |
| 2 | Cristian Zaccardo | Defender |
| 7 | Francesco Valiani | Midfielder |
| 87 | Antonio Candreva | Midfielder |
| 20 | Blerim Dzemaili | Midfielder |
| 12 | Sebastian Giovinco | Striker |
| 9 | Hernán Crespo | Striker |
| 6 | Mariano de Almeida Angelo | Defender |
| 1 | Nicola Pavarini | Goalkeeper |
| - | Pablo Hernan Dellafiore | Defender |
| 26 | Marco Pisano | Defender |
| 29 | Valeri Bojinov | Striker |
| 4 | Stefano Morrone | Midfielder |
| 24 | Massimo Paci | Defender |
| 1 | Samir Handanoviç | Goalkeeper |
| 17 | Mehdi Benatia | Defender |
| 17 | Cristian Zapata | Defender |
| 11 | Maurizio Domizzi | Defender |
| 33 | Mauricio Isla | Defender |
| 88 | Gökhan Inler | Midfielder |
| 66 | Giampiero Pinzi | Midfielder |
| 27 | Pablo Armero | Defender |
| 22 | Kwadwo Asamoah | Midfielder |
| 10 | Antonio Di Natale | Striker |
| 83 | Antonio Floro Flores | Striker |
| 22 | Emanuele Belardi | Goalkeeper |
| - | Andrea Coda | Defender |
| 26 | Giovanni Pasquale | Defender |
| 7 | Badu | Midfielder |
| 9 | Alexis Sánchez | Striker |
| 19 | Germán Denis | Striker |
| - | Bernardo Corradi | Striker |
| Hernán Crespo | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 9 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Crespo was on target twice a against Inter last weekend and could have even had a hat-trick and more. The veteran Argentine appears to be fully at home at Parma and he will again be his side's main targetman against Udinese.
| Antonio Di Natale | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 10 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 33 | 23 | 4 | 0 |
Di Natale scored all three goals against Napoli in their victory last weekend and seems to have recovered his goalscoring prowess. The Italy international striker's movements, runs and set-piece skills will be crucial in unlocking the Parma defence.
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83 Udinese have been in great form recently but Parma are playing at home and will have the advantage. There could be a few goals in this fixture, which is very difficult to call. A draw, though, is the most likely outcome.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Edinson Cavani Striker Napoli |
29 | 7 |
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Antonio Di Natale Striker Udinese |
23 | 4 |
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Pablo Daniel Osvaldo Striker Roma |
16 | 2 |
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Stephan El Shaarawy Midfielder Milan |
16 | 0 |
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Germán Denis Striker Atalanta |
15 | 5 |
