Serie A 2025-2026: Parma vs Bologna Prediction

Parma

Home Team
25%
VS

Bologna

Away Team
55%
Draw: 20%
Over 2.5: 42%
Under 2.5: 58%
Goal: 51%
No Goal: 49%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Napoli 9 7 0 2 16 8 8 21
2 Roma 9 7 0 2 10 4 6 21
3 Inter 9 6 0 3 22 11 11 18
4 Milan 9 5 3 1 14 7 7 18
5 Como 9 4 4 1 12 6 6 16
6 Bologna 9 4 3 2 13 7 6 15
7 Juventus 9 4 3 2 12 9 3 15
8 Cremonese 9 3 5 1 11 10 1 14
9 Atalanta 9 2 7 0 13 7 6 13
10 Udinese 9 3 3 3 11 15 -4 12
11 Torino 9 3 3 3 8 14 -6 12
12 Lazio 8 3 2 3 11 7 4 11
13 Sassuolo 8 3 1 4 8 9 -1 10
14 Cagliari 8 2 3 3 8 10 -2 9
15 Parma 9 1 4 4 4 9 -5 7
16 Lecce 9 1 3 5 7 14 -7 6
17 Verona 9 0 5 4 5 14 -9 5
18 Pisa 8 0 4 4 5 12 -7 4
19 Fiorentina 9 0 4 5 7 15 -8 4
20 Genoa 9 0 3 6 4 13 -9 3

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Parma

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.21
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.72
# Clean Sheets: 2

Bologna

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.85
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.80
# Clean Sheets: 3

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Parma and Bologna is expected to favor the visitors, with Bologna having a 55.0% chance of securing a win. In contrast, Parma's chances of winning stand at 25.0%, while a draw has a 20.0% probability. The game is predicted to have under 2.5 goals, with a 42.0% probability for this outcome. Bologna, currently sitting in 6th place, looks poised against 15th-placed Parma in the Serie A standings.

Match Analysis

Parma has struggled recently, managing only one point from their last three matches. Their recent outings include a narrow 2-1 defeat to Roma and goalless draws against Como and Genoa, highlighting challenges in both scoring and securing wins. Despite averaging 0.75 goals scored and conceded per game in the last five matches, their expected goals figures suggest they have been creating more opportunities than their scoring record reflects. Bologna, on the other hand, is on a steadier path with a win and two draws from their last three games. A goalless draw against Torino and a 2-2 thriller with Fiorentina were followed by an impressive 2-0 away victory at Cagliari. Bologna's average of 1.2 goals scored and conceded per game points to a balanced approach, but their defensive solidity has been underlined by three clean sheets in the last five matches. However, their expected goals data indicates they might be over-performing defensively.

Final Prediction

Bologna's higher league standing, coupled with their recent form and defensive reliability, gives them an edge in this fixture. The visitors' ability to maintain clean sheets and capitalize on scoring opportunities will be crucial. Fans should keep an eye on Bologna's disciplined defensive setup, which could frustrate Parma's attempts to find the back of the net.