Juventus and Parma have confirmed their lineups for tonight’s Serie A fixture, with both sides making impressive changes. Juventus, fresh from a win in Frosinone, will start David, while Lucumì is set for his defensive debut. Boga’s inclusion in the attacking trio leaves Alajbegovic on the bench. Parma coach Cuesta has chosen a 4-3-3 formation, with Corvi in goal and Britschgi, Lontani and Touré in attack.
The match is scheduled for 20:45 in Turin. Juventus is looking to maintain a perfect league record, while Parma is under pressure to earn points after its opening loss to Cagliari. The Bianconeri will wear their traditional black-and-white kit for their home debut under Spalletti, who continues to adjust the squad after the summer’s changes.
The confirmed starting elevens are: Juventus, with Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumì, Celik; Locatelli, Douglas Luiz; Conceiçao, David, Boga; and Kolo Muani, managed by Spalletti. Parma will field Corvi; Del Prato, Troilo, Drobnic, Valeri; Ordoñez, Keita, Bernabé; Britschgi, Lontani and Touré, under Cuesta’s direction. Lucumì’s first appearance and David’s starting role point to Juventus’ developing approach, while Parma’s changes reflect its search for attacking solutions.
Referee Francesco Fourneau from the Rome1 section will oversee the match, assisted by Christian Rossi and Alessandro Lo Cicero, with Simone Sozza as fourth official. Francesco Meraviglia will handle VAR, with support from Estructura Piccinini. The fixture will be broadcast exclusively on Dazn, via streaming and on Sky channel 214 for subscribers. Gazzetta.it will also provide live text updates.
This is the 57th Serie A meeting between Juventus and Parma. Juventus leads the historical record, with 28 wins, 17 draws and 11 defeats, scoring 103 goals and conceding 56. The club is aiming to win its first two league matches for a third consecutive season, each time under a different manager: Thiago Motta, Igor Tudor and now Luciano Spalletti. Juventus last opened a season with two victories under three different coaches in the late 1940s.
Parma is looking to avoid back-to-back defeats at the start of the campaign, a scenario not seen since the 2020/21 season. Francisco Conceiçao is one to watch after leading the league in touches inside the opposition box and successful dribbles during the opening round. He has also provided two assists against Parma in previous league encounters.
Lineup changes and tactical adjustments are common in early-season matches across Europe. Paris Saint-Germain, for example, recently made impressive changes to its attack in a Ligue 1 match against Lille, as detailed in this report on PSG’s lineup strategy. Such decisions often reflect the shifting priorities and challenges teams face in the opening weeks of the season.
Serie A remains one of Europe’s most competitive leagues, and clubs frequently rotate players to manage form, fitness and tactical demands. Juventus’ pursuit of a strong start under Spalletti is drawing close attention as the club seeks stability after recent managerial changes. Parma’s effort to rebound from its early setback will also be watched as both teams look to set the tone for their campaigns.
