AS Roma will travel to face Parma in a Serie A Matchday 36 clash on Sunday, aiming to close the gap on the top four. Currently sitting fifth, Roma trail fourth-placed AC Milan by just three points and are four points behind third-placed Juventus. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side seek a fourth consecutive win over Parma to secure a vital three points.
The match takes place on Sunday, 10th May, with kick-off at 5pm BST at the Stadio Ennio Tardini.
**Parma Team News**
Parma head into this fixture with a relatively healthy squad compared to their visitors. Manager Fabio Pecchia has few injury concerns, missing only long-term absentees Benjamín Cremaschi (recovering from meniscus surgery) and Matija Frigan (cruciate ligament injury). The core of the team is intact.
Zion Suzuki will start in goal behind a settled defensive line featuring Alessandro Circati, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, and Mariano Troilo. In midfield, Adrian Bernabé and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia continue. Operating in a flexible 3-5-1-1 system, Matteo Pellegrino leads the line, with Gabriel Strefezza supporting from behind.
**AS Roma Team News**
AS Roma face a selection crisis ahead of this crucial away fixture. Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, forwards Artem Dovbyk and Bryan Zaragoza, and young striker Evan Ferguson have all been ruled out by the medical staff.
However, there is positive news: Paulo Dybala has returned to full training and has made appearances off the bench in Roma’s last two matches. Following impressive performances in the recent 4-0 victory over Fiorentina, youngsters Niccolo Pisilli and Wesley Franca are expected to retain their places in the starting XI.
Roma will stick with their 3-4-2-1 formation, with Matias Soule and Bryan Cristante supporting Donyell Malen in attack.
**Form**
Parma currently sit 13th in the Serie A standings after a 2-0 defeat to league leaders Inter Milan. That loss ended a promising four-game unbeaten run that included wins over Pisa and Udinese, along with draws against Napoli and Lazio. While safe from relegation, Parma have struggled for consistency at home this season, failing to beat any team currently in the top seven at the Ennio Tardini.
AS Roma occupy fifth place and enter this fixture with significant momentum after a dominant 4-0 win over Fiorentina. That result extended their run to three wins and a draw in the last four matches, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a Champions League spot. Despite strong overall form, Roma have been less convincing on the road recently, suffering four defeats in their last six away league games.
**Predicted Lineups**
Parma: Suzuki; Circati, Troilo, Ndiaye; Delprato, Keita, Nicolussi Caviglia, Bernabe, Valeri; Strefezza, Pellegrino
AS Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Cristante, Kone, Wesley; Soule, Pisilli; Malen
