Vincent Sierro joins the Gialloblu ahead of Monza’s visit.

Parma vs. Monza kicks off at 14:00 [GMT+1] on Sunday, September 6, at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. Newly promoted Parma [LL] currently sits 16th with zero points, while Monza are 18th, also without a point. Parma come into the match after a difficult spell of results. Carlos Cuesta's side were beaten 2-0 by Cremonese in their most recent outing in the Coppa Italia, extending their run to three consecutive defeats. Parma have also gone three games without a win and have conceded in each of their last three matches. Their home form has been particularly concerning. Parma have failed to win their last two games at Stadio Ennio Tardini and are currently on a run of two consecutive home defeats. They will therefore be looking to use home advantage to end that sequence and get their Serie A campaign moving. The head-to-head record between the clubs is relatively balanced, although Monza holds the overall advantage. The teams have met 37 times, with Monza winning 13 encounters compared with Parma's nine. At Stadio Ennio Tardini, however, Parma have the stronger record, recording nine victories in 20 meetings, while Monza have won just three times. A 4—3—3 formation with David Romero, El Bilal Touré, and Simone Lontani in attack is expected against the visitors. New addition Vincent Sierro is expected to make his debut for the club after putting pen to paper for a contract with the club until 30 June 2027. “Parma Calcio 1913 can confirm the signing of Vincent Sierro, who joins the Gialloblu squad following the end of his spell with Al-Shabab," an official statement from the club read after the signing of the 30-year-old midfielder.

Monza [LL] have also started the league season without a point, though their latest result will provide some encouragement. Ivan Juric's team defeated Torino 1-0 away from home in the Coppa Italia, while they have now scored in four consecutive matches. That attacking consistency could be important as they attempt to collect their first league points. Their most recent meeting with the home side finished level, with the sides playing out a 1-1 draw. There is also an interesting managerial subplot, with Ivan Juric having faced Parma five times previously. His record against them stands at three victories, one draw and one defeat, giving the Monza boss a positive record in this particular matchup. A 3—4—2—1 with Patrick Cutrone in attack is expected against the home side. Matteo Pessina and Patrick Ciurria are both ruled out of this encounter. Gustavo Varela, meanwhile, is a doubt for the visitors.