Match Information
Match Overview
Juventus host Parma at the Allianz Stadium on August 29, 2026, in Regular Season - 2, a fixture that offers an early gauge of both teams' trajectories after contrasting starts to the campaign. Juventus sit sixth in Serie A while Parma occupy 16th, a gap that already reflects the difference in their opening results.
Recent form provides the clearest lens for this match. Juventus opened their league campaign with a 1-0 away win at Frosinone on August 23, backing up a pre-season run that included wins over Palermo, Nice, and Chelsea, with only a single loss to Inter in a friendly. That consistency suggests a squad settling under Luciano Spalletti with attacking output and defensive solidity both trending positively. Parma, by contrast, lost their league opener 0-1 to Cagliari at home on August 22, following a mixed pre-season of one win, two draws, and a loss. Their sole positive result of note came in the Coppa Italia, a 2-0 win over Catania on August 14, though that competition sits outside their league form curve.
The early-season nature of this fixture matters too. With this being just the second round of the season, patterns are still forming, and Carlos Cuesta's Parma will be looking to respond quickly to their opening-day defeat before a gap opens at the bottom of the table. Juventus, meanwhile, will want to build on their winning start and use home advantage to consolidate a top-half position.
Both squads report no injury absences, meaning each manager can select from a full complement of options, placing the emphasis squarely on current form and tactical execution rather than squad disruption. With Juventus carrying momentum and Parma seeking an immediate response, this match should reveal more about where both sides truly stand this season.
Predicted Lineups
Juventus
G. Vicario; P. Kalulu, Bremer, L. Kelly, Z. Celik; M. Locatelli, Douglas Luiz, F. Conceicao, W. McKennie, K. Yildiz; R. Kolo Muani
Parma
E. Corvi; E. Delprato, M. Troilo, A. Ndiaye, E. Valeri; A. Bernabe, A. Konate, C. Ordonez; M. Keita, E. B. Toure, S. Lontani
Team Form Analysis
Juventus
League Position: 6Juventus Form Analysis
Juventus enter this fixture with encouraging momentum, having opened their Serie A campaign with a 1-0 away win at Frosinone on August 23. That result followed a pre-season schedule that saw wins over Palermo (2-0), Nice (2-0), and a notable away victory over Chelsea (1-0), with the only blemish being a 1-2 loss to Inter on August 8. The pattern shows a team capable of grinding out narrow, controlled results as well as scoring freely against varied opposition. Defensively, Juventus have conceded sparingly across their recent matches, keeping clean sheets in three of their last five outings. The quality of opposition faced, including a Premier League side in Chelsea and a fellow Serie A team in Inter, suggests this form is not built solely against weaker sides. With Luciano Spalletti's side carrying a positive league start and full squad availability into this match, the early signs point to a team building a stable foundation for the season.
Parma
League Position: 16Parma Form Analysis
Parma's recent form paints a more difficult picture heading into this match. Their Serie A opener ended in a 0-1 home defeat to Cagliari on August 22, extending a pre-season run that included losses to Sampdoria (0-2) and draws against Iraklis 1908 (1-1) and Arezzo (1-1). The one bright spot came in the Coppa Italia, where Parma beat Catania 2-0 on August 14, though cup form does not necessarily translate to league results. Across their last five matches, Parma have scored in only three and have struggled to find defensive consistency, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their most recent competitive fixtures outside of the cup win. Facing a Juventus side unbeaten in their last two competitive outings, Carlos Cuesta's team will need a marked improvement in both halves of the pitch to arrest their early-season slide and move away from the lower reaches of the table.
Head-to-Head
Juventus
Parma
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | Parma | 1 - 4 | Juventus |
| 2025-08-24 | Juventus | 2 - 0 | Parma |
| 2025-04-23 | Parma | 1 - 0 | Juventus |
| 2024-10-30 | Juventus | 2 - 2 | Parma |
| 2021-04-21 | Juventus | 3 - 1 | Parma |
| 2020-12-19 | Parma | 0 - 4 | Juventus |
| 2020-01-19 | Juventus | 2 - 1 | Parma |
| 2019-08-24 | Parma | 0 - 1 | Juventus |
| 2019-02-02 | Juventus | 3 - 3 | Parma |
| 2018-09-01 | Parma | 1 - 2 | Juventus |
Memorable Matches
The history between these clubs has produced some striking scorelines. On February 1, 2026, Juventus produced a dominant 4-1 away win at Parma, showcasing their attacking depth on the road. Their meeting on October 30, 2024, ended 2-2, a high-scoring draw that demonstrated Parma's ability to trouble Juventus even without a win. Further back, a 3-3 draw on February 2, 2019, stands out as one of the most entertaining meetings between the sides, with six goals shared. These fixtures highlight that while Juventus have often held the upper hand, Parma have shown periodic ability to match them goal for goal.
Venue Factor
The Allianz Stadium provides Juventus with a familiar and well-supported home environment for this Regular Season - 2 clash. Playing in front of their own fans carries added importance this early in the season as Juventus look to build on their opening-day win at Frosinone and turn home fixtures into a platform for consistent points. For Parma, traveling to a major venue like the Allianz Stadium presents a stern early test after a home defeat to Cagliari in their own league opener, and adapting to an away atmosphere against a side sitting in sixth place will be a significant challenge. The atmosphere generated by the home crowd is likely to play a role in shaping the tempo of the match from the outset.
Injury Concerns
Juventus
No injuries reported
Parma
