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PAR vs ROM Dream11 Match Prediction: Parma Calcio will be welcoming AS Roma to Stadio Ennio Tardini as both sides look to advance to the last 16 stages of the Copa Italia. The last time the two teams confronted one another it was Parma who secured a 2-0 win at home. In terms of the league standings, AS Roma resides at the 5th spot in Serie A with 35 points. Meanwhile, Parma finds itself 7th in the Italian league with 28 points.
Match Details
Date- Friday, January 16
Kick-Off- 1:45 AM (IST)
Venue- Ennio Tardini
Parma Calcio
For the hosts, Yann Karmoh remains on the sidelines due to an injury. Having said that, Parma could persist with a similar eleven that squared off in the 2-0 win over Lecce recently. Gervinho and Andreas Cornelius might be starting in the upcoming fixture instead of being on the bench.
AS Roma
Nicolo Zaniolo, Justin Kluivert and Davide Zappacosta are likely to miss out due to injury, while, Javier Pastore’s availability is also a matter of concern. Cengiz Under, Nikola Kalinic and Bryan Cristante might get to start against Parma. Edin Dzeko should be leading the line of attack with Pellegrini in behind him. Smalling, Mancini, Florenzi and Kolarov would be the ideal back four.
PAR (Expected Playing 11)- L Sepe; M Darmian, S Iacoponi, B Alves, R Gagliolo; J Kucka, Hernani, A Grassi; D Kulusevski, R Inglese, J Kurtic
ROM (Expected Playing 11)- P Lopez; A Florenzi, G Mancini, C Smalling, A Kolarov; A Diawara, C Under; N Zaniolo, L Pellegrini, D Perotti; E Dzeko
Dejan Kulusevski has been one of the standouts for Parma Calcio this season. The 19-year-old has four goals, seven assists and a pass accuracy of 79.3% from 1619 minutes in the league.
Lorenzo Pellegrini has been vital in the midfield for AS Roma. Pellegrini has a goal, six assists and a pass accuracy of 81.3% from 13 appearances this season.
Gervinho for Parma has impressed in the forward line. The former Arsenal man has four goals, three assists and a pass accuracy of 80% from 1342 minutes this season.
Edin Dzeko has been a threat in the opposition box from AS Roma’s end. The 33-year-old has seven goals, three assists and a pass accuracy of 69.8% from 19 appearances this season.
The game might turn out to be a tight affair but Roma might just have enough quality to bag the vital win.
Goalkeeper-L Sepe
Defenders- A Kolarov, A Florenzi, G Mancini, B Alves
Midfielders- J Kurtic, D Kulusevki, L Pellegrini, D Perotti
Forwards- E Dzeko (C), Gervinho (VC)