New Parma boss Alberto Gilardino faces a tough task to get his tenure up and running as the Crusaders prepare to host an improving Torino side at the Stadio Tardini on Monday night.Parma currently find themselves stuck in the Serie A relegation zone following a 3-0 defeat against reigning champions Inter Milan last weekend, leaving them with just one victory from seven competitive outings this term.Furthermore, Gilardino's men have struggled in front of goal, scoring the fewest goals in the league (4) and averaging the fewest shots on target per match (2.6).Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsTorino, on the other hand, enter Monday's fixture with growing momentum under Ignazio Abate. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10036888##The Granata claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Udinese last time out to make it seven points from their last four league matches and climb into mid-table safety. Having won only one of their last seven Serie A encounters against Parma, Torino will fancy their chances of picking up back-to-back league wins and compounding the hosts' early-season woes.Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 19 OctoberVenue: Stadio Ennio Tardini, ParmaGroup: Serie A (Matchday 7)Current standings: Torino (11th) vs Parma (18th)Real was too strong, but Genoa is no match for RomaQualification implications: Parma need a victory to lift themselves out of the early-season Serie A relegation zone, while a win for Torino would draw them closer to the top six places.Form GuideParma❌ Loss vs Inter Milan✅ Win vs Genoa❌ Loss vs Como➖ Draw vs Monza❌ Loss vs CremoneseTorino✅ Win vs Udinese➖ Draw vs Bologna❌ Loss vs AS Roma✅ Win vs Fiorentina❌ Loss vs MonzaHead-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)❌ Torino 4-1 Parma (2026 Serie A)✅ Parma 2-1 Torino (2025 Serie A)➖ Parma 2-2 Torino (2025 Serie A)➖ Torino 0-0 Parma (2025 Serie A)❌ Torino 1-0 Parma (2021 Serie A)##NAJAVA_MECA_10036891##Team NewsParma❌ Nesta Elphege – Acute appendicitis (undergone surgery, out).❌ Pontus Almqvist – Calf injury (out).❌ Hans Nicolussi Caviglia – Groin injury (out).🟡 Abdoulaye Ndiaye – Knock, subject to late fitness assessment.Torino❌ Emirhan Ilkhan – Adductor injury (out).🟡 Niccolo Fortini – Thigh strain, subject to late assessment.🟢 Niccolò Perri, Guillermo Maripán and Nikola Vlašić all available.BETTING GUIDE: AC Milan vs Atalanta, match preview, team news and predictionPlayer to Watch: Sandro Kulenović (Torino)Sandro Kulenović has emerged as a key super-sub and focal point for Torino in recent weeks.The forward made an immediate impact against Udinese last Monday, coming off the bench to score the decisive winning goal just three minutes after stepping onto the pitch.With both of his Serie A strikes this season serving as the final goal of the match, Kulenović's sharpness and opportunistic positioning make him Torino's most dangerous attacking threat against a fragile Parma backline that has failed to keep a clean sheet in seven consecutive fixtures.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Under 2.5 Goals🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Double Chance – Torino to Win or Draw🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Torino to Win to NilDisclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.