Overview
- The match at Ennio Tardini finished scoreless, preserving Genoa's perfect start without defeat in the new year.
- Parma moved to 23 points and Genoa to 20, keeping both sides clustered in the lower midtable where single points matter.
- Johan Vásquez captained Genoa and completed the full 90 minutes, remaining ever-present for the club this season.
- Carlos Cuesta's Parma continues to show defensive discipline but averages about 0.7 goals per game and has just one win in its last eight home matches.
- Genoa's January upturn includes a 3-0 win over Cagliari, with upcoming tests against Bologna, Lazio and Napoli.