Sunday 023 Serie A: Juventus vs. Parma, the collision between traditional giants and newcomers

At 2:45 am on August 25, the first round of the 2025-26 Serie A will kick off, and Juventus will sit in the Allianz Arena to face Parma. This game is not only the opening scene of the new Serie A season, but also a fierce collision between traditional giants and newcomers, which is full of highlights.

Juventus: Aspiring to win the league championship, and making every effort to compete for the new season

Juventus, as a traditional giant in Serie A, performed outstandingly last season, ranking fourth in the standings with 18 wins, 16 draws and 4 losses, and successfully qualified for the Champions League this season. The team has strong firepower on the offensive end, scoring a total of 63 goals, the midfield is organized in an orderly manner, and the defensive end is relatively stable, conceding only 35 goals. Under the coaching of Igor Tudor, Juventus' tactical system has gradually matured, and the cooperation between the players has become increasingly tacit. During the offseason, Juventus made frequent moves in the transfer market and actively prepared for the new season. They introduced Porto's midfield core, Francesco Concesan, whose excellent passing ability and overall view will inject new vitality into Juventus' midfield. At the same time, the team also signed Lille's forward killer Jonathan David, who performed well in the Ligue 1 field, had excellent sense of front-end smell and shooting skills, and was expected to form a threatening forward combination with Vlahovic. In addition, young players Kenan Ilditz and Andrea Cambiaso performed well in the preseason and showed great potential. Their growth will provide the team with more choices.

However, Juventus also faces some challenges. The loss in the Club World Cup made the team realize that there is still a gap between itself and the top giants, especially when facing strong teams like Manchester City and Real Madrid, the team's defensive problems are fully exposed. Tudor needs to focus on solving the loopholes on the defensive end in the new season and improve the team's defensive stability under high pressure. In addition, although the team's lineup depth has been enhanced, there are still hidden dangers in some positions. Once the main player is injured, the team's tactical execution may be affected.

Parma: Returning to the Serie A stage, the young coach brings new hope

Parma was once a strong team in the Serie A arena. In the 1990s, he was known as the "Seven Sisters of Serie A" together with AC Milan, Inter Milan, Roma, Juventus and other teams, and has a brilliant history. But after entering the 21st century, the team gradually declined due to financial problems and other reasons, and even went bankrupt and reorganized for a time. After years of hard work, Parma performed well in the Serie B last season and finally successfully advanced to Serie A. In the new season, Parma welcomes young coach Carlos Questa, who will bring a brand new tactical concept to the team. However, Parma faced the challenge of lineup adjustment in the offseason, with the team selling several core players such as Giovanni Leoni, Ange Joan Bonnie and Simon Zom, whose strength has been weakened to a certain extent. Although some new players were introduced, the overall lineup strength is still far behind Juventus.

However, Parma is not without a chance. After the team advanced to Serie A, the players were in high morale and eager to prove themselves in the top league. Questa emphasizes the tactical style of the offensive, which may cause some trouble for Juventus' defense. Moreover, Parma's players have accumulated rich game experience in the second division, have tenacious fighting spirit and fighting spirit, and they may show strong resilience in the game.

Historical Confrontation and Game Highlights

Reviewing the past confrontation history of the two teams, Juventus has an absolute advantage. In the past many matches, Juventus has had a very high winning rate, showing strong dominance in both home and away games. But Parma has also caused trouble for Juventus in some games. Their counterattack tactics and tenacious defense have made Juventus dare not take it lightly.

This game has many highlights. The debut performances of Juventus new players Concesan and David have attracted much attention. Whether they can quickly integrate into the team and form a tacit cooperation with their teammates is worth looking forward to. Parma young coach Questa's Serie A coaching debut is also eye-catching, and his tactical arrangement and on-site command will be tested in this game. In addition, the game between Juventus' midfield control and Parma's counterattack efficiency will also become a major highlight of the game. Juventus' midfielders such as Locatelli and McKennie will strive to control the rhythm of the game, while Parma will rely on the speed and personal abilities of forward players to find opportunities to counterattack.

Comprehensive Preview

From overall strength, Juventus is undoubtedly the favorite of this game. They have stronger lineup depth, richer game experience and higher tactical literacy. But as a newly promoted team, Parma may be more positive and fearless in the game, bringing unexpected challenges to Juventus.

Juventus is expected to take the initiative in the game at home and suppress Parma through ball control and offense. But if Parma can stick to the defense line and use counterattack tactics, it is possible to get opportunities in the game. This game is likely to be a good start for Juventus' new season, but the process may not be smooth. Whether Juventus can win easily and whether Parma can create miracles, let us wait and see this wonderful showdown in the first round of Serie A.