Parma vs Bologna Match Preview Prediction Team News and Lineups

In an upcoming Serie A clash, Parma will host Bologna at Stadio Ennio Tardini on Sunday. This match marks gameweek 10 of the league and is significant for both teams. Parma is currently winless in their last four matches and aims to secure a victory in the Derby dell’Emilia. This would mark their first back-to-back wins over Bologna since 2012.

Current Standings and Form

Parma sits 15th on the Serie A table, just above the relegation zone. They are only two points clear of 18th-placed Hellas Verona and three points ahead of second-bottom Fiorentina. Parma managed a 2-1 win against Torino at the end of September, but they have struggled since then, failing to score in three matches.

Bologna, in contrast, occupies the sixth position in the league. They could break into the top four with a win and favorable results elsewhere. Currently, they enjoy a better form, sitting fourth in recent matches with notable performances.

Match Previews and Statistics

Last week, Parma faced a challenging match against joint-leaders Roma, where they lost 2-1. This defeat highlighted their ongoing issues in front of goal, with only four total goals scored this season. In their previous encounter with Bologna last February, Parma secured a convincing 2-0 victory.

Bologna has been more successful recently, earning two draws and a win in their last five matches. Their record in away games shows one victory, two draws, and two defeats, but they are currently on an unbeaten streak away from home.

Team News

Parma grapples with several injury concerns. The following players are sidelined: Matija Frigan (knee), Jacob Ondrejka (ankle), Mandela Keita (knee), Gaetano Oristanio (muscle), and Emanuele Valeri (ankle). Only Mateo Pellegrino has scored more than one goal for Parma this season, and he aims to increase his tally in this match.

Bologna will see the return of Emil Holm after his one-match suspension. Ciro Immobile, however, remains absent due to a thigh injury. Coach Vincenzo Italiano may adjust his starting lineup to reinstate Riccardo Orsolini and Santiago Castro following mixed performances from Federico Bernardeschi and Thijs Dallinga.

Possible Lineups

• Parma: Suzuki; Prato, Circati, Ndiaye, Britschgi; Bernabe, Estevez, Sorensen, Ordonez; Pellegrino, Cutrone
• Bologna: Skorupski; Holm, Heggem, Lucumi, Miranda; Freuler, Moro; Orsolini, Odgaard, Dominguez; Castro

Match Prediction

Considering Bologna’s ability to score away from home, they will be favored to win this encounter. Given Parma’s struggles in attack, a predicted scoreline of 2-1 in favor of Bologna seems plausible. With the stakes high in this Derby dell’Emilia, both teams will be eager to come out on top.