Parma vs. Roma: Betting Odds, Serie A Preview, Prediction

Just like last year, AS Roma are on fire at the start of the Serie A season, and they are tied in first place with defending champions Juventus in the early standings.

Roma are the road favorites in their midweek match, which is no shock since they are facing Parma, who sit outside the Top 10 in the league table despite winning their last match.

After three matches, AS Roma and Juventus are the only teams in Serie A that have three wins. While the Roma offense has not been filling the net, with five goals in three matches, their defense has been stellar, not conceding a single goal.

At sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark, AS Roma is the betting favorite in this Serie A match with odds posted of 1-1, with Parma at 11-4 and a draw line posted at 12-5.

Parma lost their first two matches of the campaign before getting their first win of the young season in their last match. Their defense has allowed eight goals already in three matches, but their offense, which has scored seven goals, has to be a concern for Roma.

Parma’s Antonio Cassano is tied with two other players as the league's leading goalscorer, with three so far this season. Parma are at home, and they will press the issue on offense, but can their defense withstand the attack?

That is a big question facing a Roma squad that has a better midfield and a solid all-around attack.

Cassano scored two goals in Parma’s last match and will be counted on to pressure the Roma defense that has looked very impressive so far.

While Cassano is getting over an injury, he will play in this match, but each team has some injury issues.

Roma are playing with confidence, not only because they are undefeated in league play, but also in light of their opening Champions League group match last week. Facing CSKA Moscow, they won 5-1.

AS Roma face Verona, who have yet to lose this season and have two straight wins, this weekend. However, they cannot overlook Parma even though they sit in 13th place.

While Parma lost 3-1 at home last season to Roma, they sprang a surprise in the final standings, finishing sixth in the league table.

Prediction: Roma will concede their first goal of the season in this match, but they will still come out with a 3-1 victory.

Stats and odds courtesy of Odds Shark.