Serie A Preview: Inter vs Parma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

However, his successor, Cristian Chivu, has achieved phenomenal things in his first season in charge of the 2010 ‘treble’ winners. Despite lacking experience in senior management, the 45-year-old has become only the fourth manager in Serie A history to win the title before turning 50. With Inter set to take on out-of-sorts Lazio in the Coppa Italia final later this month, it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that Chivu could become the first Nerazzurri boss since Jose Mourinho to win a coveted domestic double.

But for now, the newly-crowned champions must focus on throwing another spectacle in front of a sold-out San Siro. Visiting Parma served as a launchpad for Chivu’s managerial career in Serie A, as he helped the Crusaders avoid the drop last term. Appropriately, the Romanian tactician now prepares to celebrate the greatest achievement of his young managerial career against the very club that first gave him a chance in the Serie A dugout.

However, Chivu and his charges would be naive to underestimate Parma, as the visitors head into this round on the back of two consecutive victories. Match Preview Inter It has been a truly outstanding season for Inter despite their underwhelming Champions League exit at the hands of Bodo/Glimt. With 25 wins in 34 Serie A matches, they’ve been a force to be reckoned with, setting the benchmark high, only one season after a series of heartbreaks, including an embarrassing defeat in the 2025 Champions League final.

Furthermore, Chivu’s men have bagged a league-high 80 goals this term, netting at least 21 more goals than any other side in the division. Particularly impressive at home, Inter have scored a jaw-dropping 47 goals in just 17 Serie A games at San Siro, averaging 2. 76 per match.