The Serie A Matchday 26 clash between Parma and Bologna will take place on February 22 at the Ennio Tardini Stadium. Parma vs. Bologna: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Parma
In the previous round, the team suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Roma, marking their fourth consecutive loss in Serie A. This is the longest losing streak for the club in the current championship. Additionally, Parma failed to score for the first time in their last five Serie A matches. The team remains in 18th place in the standings with 20 points. Notably, with 45 goals conceded this season, they are ahead of only Verona (54) in this statistic.
- The team has not won in 9 of their last 11 home matches in Serie A (2 draws, 7 losses).
- Both teams scored in 16 of the previous 18 home games in the championship.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 8 of Parma's last 9 home matches in Serie A.
Predicted lineup for Parma (4-3-3)
Zion Suzuki – Giovanni Leone, Alessandro Vogliacco, Enrico Delprato, Emanuele Valeri – Simon Zom, Dennis Man, Mandela Keita – Ange-Yoan Bonny, Matteo Cancellieri, Adrian Bernabe.
Forwards Milan Djuric, Valentin Mihaila, and Gabriel Charpentier will miss the game due to injuries. Defender Giovanni Leone is suspended. Notably, Christian Chivu has been appointed as the new head coach before this round.
Bologna
Vincenzo Italiano's side defeated Torino 3-2 at home in the last round, scoring the winning goal in the dying moments of the match. As a result, Bologna extended their unbeaten run in the championship to seven matches (3 wins, 4 draws). Moreover, the team scored at least three goals for the fourth time this Serie A season. In the standings, the club has 41 points and occupies the eighth position, trailing the top four by just five points with a game in hand.
- The team has not lost in 10 of their last 11 away matches in Serie A (4 wins, 6 draws).
- The club has conceded in 10 of their last 13 away games in the championship.
- Bologna players have scored at least twice in 8 of their last 11 away matches in Serie A.
Predicted lineup for Bologna (4-2-3-1)
Lukasz Skorupski – Sam Beukema, Juan Miranda, Jhon Lucumi, Emil Holm – Remo Freuler, Nikola Moro – Benja Dominguez, Tommaso Pobega, Dan Ndoye – Santiago Castro.
Forward Jens Odgaard will not play due to injury.
Referee
Rosario Abisso (Italy)
Matches – 9 (Serie A, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 36;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 44%.
Match Prediction: Parma vs. Bologna
Even though Parma's Serie A season has not been going well, they deserve credit for their bold attacking play, especially in home matches. Over the last 21 home games in the championship, they have failed to score only twice, and in ten of those matches, they scored at least twice. However, defensively, the team frequently makes mistakes, having conceded in 18 of their last home matches in Serie A.
Bologna also does not typically play defensively and focuses on creating opportunities, even away from home. In their last 11 away matches in the championship, Vincenzo Italiano's side failed to score only twice, while in eight of those games, they scored at least twice. However, in 10 of their last 13 away matches in Serie A, they have not kept a clean sheet.
I see every reason to expect a high-scoring game in this encounter. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
