Parma vs Napoli Predictions

Parma vs Napoli predictions ahead of this Serie A clash on Sunday. Napoli face Parma on Sunday evening in a crucial penultimate Serie A match, aiming to secure the title against a side fighting to avoid relegation. Read on for our free Serie A predictions and betting tips.

Serie A | May 18 2025 at 7:45pm UK at Stadio Ennio Tardini

Parma vs Napoli Predictions

High-Stakes Showdown as Napoli Aim to Tighten Grip on Serie A Title Against Relegation-Threatened Parma

• Defensive Discipline: Napoli have won four of their last five league games without conceding a goal, highlighting their defensive resilience under Antonio Conte.
• Parma’s Scoring Woes: The Gialloblu have generated less than 1.0 xG in six of their last eight matches, struggling to create clear chances.
• Midfield Maestro: Scott McTominay has recorded 15 goal involvements in his debut Serie A season, the first midfielder to do so in 14 years.

Best Bet for Parma vs Napoli 

As the Serie A season reaches its penultimate round, the title race remains on a knife-edge, with Napoli clinging to a slender one-point lead over Inter Milan. Antonio Conte’s men head to the Stadio Tardini on Sunday evening to face a desperate Parma side still fighting for their top-flight survival. For the Partenopei, the equation is simple: win their final two matches, and the Scudetto is theirs. However, anything less could open the door for Inter, who will be looking to pounce on any slip-up.

Parma, on the other hand, find themselves in a precarious position, sitting just four points above the relegation zone with two games to play. Cristian Chivu’s side have stumbled at the worst possible moment, suffering back-to-back defeats against Como and Empoli, and a third consecutive loss could drag them perilously close to the drop. Despite these struggles, the Gialloblu have shown resilience at home this season, with notable wins over Lazio, Bologna and Juventus, and another upset here would guarantee their Serie A status for another year.

Best Bet: Napoli to Win

At BettingTips4You, we focus on providing a single, carefully selected prediction for each match, prioritising quality over quantity. For this crucial clash, our standout pick is Napoli to Win.

Napoli may have stumbled slightly in their 2-2 draw with Genoa last weekend, but they remain a formidable side, having won four of their last five league games without conceding a goal. Their defensive resilience has been key to their title charge, with Antonio Conte drilling his side to perfection at the back. Even in the frustrating stalemate against Genoa, Napoli restricted their opponents to just 0.6 expected goals (xG), highlighting their ability to control matches defensively.

Meanwhile, Parma have struggled to create clear-cut chances in recent weeks, generating a meagre 0.3 xG in their 2-1 defeat to Empoli last time out. Their attacking struggles have been compounded by a lengthy injury list, with the likes of Lautaro Valenti suspended and key players like Alessandro Vogliacco, Yordan Osorio and Gabriel Charpentier all sidelined. Without these influential figures, it’s hard to see the hosts breaching a disciplined Napoli defence.

Furthermore, Napoli’s frontline remains potent, with Romelu Lukaku and Giacomo Raspadori leading the line. The pair have formed a dangerous partnership, with Raspadori finding the net in each of his last two outings. Add to this the creativity of Scott McTominay, who has become the first midfielder in 14 years to record at least 15 goal involvements in his debut Serie A season, and it’s clear the visitors have the firepower to break down a vulnerable Parma backline.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick notes:

“In these high-pressure games, experience and defensive solidity often make the difference, and that’s exactly what this Napoli side have in abundance. With their title dreams on the line, expect them to grind out a crucial win at the Tardini.”

Given their superior quality, defensive discipline and attacking firepower, Napoli should have enough to secure a vital three points here, moving them one step closer to the Scudetto.

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Predicted Correct Score: Parma 0-1 Napoli

Expect a tight, nervy affair, with Napoli’s defensive discipline and Parma’s recent attacking struggles combining to produce a narrow 1-0 away win. This result would keep the Partenopei in the driver’s seat for the title heading into the final weekend.ld ultimately shine through.

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