Parma comes into this match sitting 12 th in the table and is coming off a 1-1 draw against Catania, midfielder Francesco Modesto scoring the equalizer. In the three matches since the appointment of Coach Roberto Donadoni the team has gone 1-2-0 and earned five points from a possible nine points, the hope is the former Italian National Team coach can bring the squad some stability and improve their current position in the league. This club is built as a typical mid-table side, skilled enough to stave off relegation but find it difficult to make significant movement up the table.
As for Juve, they are still undefeated after beating the aforementioned Udinese side 2-1 in what was a fairly entertaining affair. This match saw them play an identical and interesting 3-1-4-1-1 formation to their opposition, showing balance between defense and attack and making a statement. This victory didn’t only keep them in pole position but has likely turned this into a “two horse race” between themselves and defending champions AC Milan, from now until the end of the season it’s about matching and then surpassing the performances and results of the other. - http://sportschatplace.com