Liam Duckstein
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Inter Milan host Parma in the Italian Serie A on Saturday 10 October 2026, and our predicted lineups for both sides are shaped as much by who is missing as by who is in form. Ahead of kickoff, the clearest selection question is how Cristian Chivu fills the gap left at the back by an injury absence, while Carlos Cuesta’s options are also reduced by two unavailable players. With contrasting levels of rotation on each side, the expected XIs below reflect recent starting patterns rather than any official confirmation.
Inter Milan Predicted XI
Inter Milan are projected to line up in a 3-5-2, the shape Cristian Chivu prefers as his go-to system. This is a rotating side – only 6 of the projected XI started their last match, so there is meaningful turnover to track before kickoff. Marcus Thuram stands out at the head of the line, having started all four of the matches used for this projection, while Lautaro Martínez’s recent involvement has been more sporadic with only two starts and a single appearance in the last three fixtures. That contrast underlines why this predicted lineup carries a touch more uncertainty than a settled starting XI normally would.
Inter Milan predicted XI: Josep Martinez; Yann Bisseck, Federico Dimarco, Alessandro Bastoni; Curtis Jones, Carlos Augusto, Andy Diouf, Nicolò Barella, Henrikh Mkhitaryan; Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martínez
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 4 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Josep Martinez | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 31 | Yann Bisseck | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 32 | Federico Dimarco | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 95 | Alessandro Bastoni | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 21 | Curtis Jones | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 30 | Carlos Augusto | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 17 | Andy Diouf | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 23 | Nicolò Barella | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 22 | Henrikh Mkhitaryan | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Marcus Thuram | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| F | 10 | Lautaro Martínez | 2/4 | 1/3 |
Predicted Parma Line-up
Parma’s expected XI also points to a 3-5-2, matching Carlos Cuesta’s preferred system, though this projection is built from only two recent lineups and should be read as tentative rather than settled. Even with that caveat, the underlying pattern is of a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match, suggesting a core group Cuesta has stuck with where available. Diego Carlos has started both matches used here and looks a fixture in the back three, while Nesta Elphege, with just one start and no appearance in the most recent game, is the more uncertain name in this Parma predicted line-up.
Parma predicted XI: Edoardo Corvi; Diego Carlos, Mariano Troilo, Dominik Drobnic; Vincent Sierro, Emanuele Valeri, Enrico DelPrato, Mandela Keita, El Bilal Toure; José David Romero, Nesta Elphege
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 2 | Last 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 40 | Edoardo Corvi | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| D | 34 | Diego Carlos | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| D | 37 | Mariano Troilo | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| D | 72 | Dominik Drobnic | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| M | 4 | Vincent Sierro | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| M | 14 | Emanuele Valeri | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| M | 15 | Enrico DelPrato | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| M | 16 | Mandela Keita | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| M | 19 | El Bilal Toure | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| F | 9 | José David Romero | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| F | 23 | Nesta Elphege | 1/2 | 1/2 |
Injuries and Suspensions
John Stones is out injured, a blow that thins Inter Milan’s defensive options for this fixture. Among the bench options, Benjamin Pavard, who has started twice across the matches used for this projection, looks the most likely candidate to step into the back line if needed.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stones | D | injured | Muscle bruise |
Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Pontus Almqvist are out injured, removing options from Parma’s midfield and attack respectively for this match. Of the players in reserve, Simone Lontani, who has started both of the recent matches used here, is the squad member best placed to come into contention.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Nicolussi Caviglia | M | injured | Groin Injury |
| Pontus Almqvist | F | injured | Calf Injury |
How These Line-ups Were Picked
These projections are built from each side’s recent lineups – the last four for Inter Milan and the last two for Parma – with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones. Players confirmed as injured or suspended have been removed from selection entirely. This is a projection, not an announcement, and it can change once the official team news for this match is confirmed.
Read also: Inter vs Parma Prediction: 10.10.2026 Serie A
FAQ
What formation are Inter Milan and Parma expected to use against each other?
Both sides are projected to set up in a 3-5-2, reflecting the preferred systems of Cristian Chivu and Carlos Cuesta respectively.
Who is predicted to start in goal for Inter Milan vs Parma?
Josep Martinez is projected to start in goal for Inter Milan, while Edoardo Corvi is expected to start between the posts for Parma.
Who is unavailable for Inter Milan vs Parma?
Inter Milan are without John Stones through injury, while Parma are missing Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Pontus Almqvist, both out injured.
When is the Inter Milan vs Parma match and where can I find team news?
The predicted lineups above are for the Italian Serie A fixture between Inter Milan and Parma on Saturday 10 October 2026; official team news is typically confirmed closer to kickoff.