Serie A 2025-2026: Sassuolo vs Parma Prediction

Sassuolo

Home Team
54%
VS

Parma

Away Team
22%
Draw: 24%
Over 2.5: 42%
Under 2.5: 58%
Goal: 52%
No Goal: 48%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Inter 16 12 0 4 35 14 21 36
2 Milan 16 10 5 1 27 13 14 35
3 Napoli 16 11 1 4 24 13 11 34
4 Roma 17 11 0 6 20 11 9 33
5 Juventus 17 9 5 3 23 15 8 32
6 Como 16 7 6 3 22 12 10 27
7 Bologna 16 7 5 4 24 14 10 26
8 Lazio 17 6 6 5 18 12 6 24
9 Sassuolo 17 6 4 7 22 21 1 22
10 Atalanta 17 5 7 5 20 19 1 22
11 Udinese 17 6 4 7 18 28 -10 22
12 Cremonese 17 5 6 6 18 20 -2 21
13 Torino 17 5 5 7 17 28 -11 20
14 Cagliari 17 4 6 7 19 24 -5 18
15 Parma 16 4 5 7 11 18 -7 17
16 Lecce 16 4 4 8 11 22 -11 16
17 Genoa 17 3 5 9 17 27 -10 14
18 Verona 16 2 6 8 13 25 -12 12
19 Pisa 17 1 8 8 12 24 -12 11
20 Fiorentina 17 1 6 10 17 28 -11 9

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Sassuolo

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.34
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.74
# Clean Sheets: 0

Parma

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.03
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.21
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

Sassuolo is predicted to win their upcoming clash against Parma, with a probability of 54.0%. Additionally, the game is expected to have fewer than 2.5 goals based on a 42.0% probability. In the current Serie A standings, Sassuolo sits in 9th place, while Parma is positioned at 15th, making this a critical match for both teams to improve their league fortunes.

Match Analysis

In the last three games, Sassuolo has shown a mixed bag of performances. They managed draws against Bologna (1-1) and Milan (2-2), but suffered a narrow home defeat to Torino (0-1). This pattern highlights their ability to score, yet also their vulnerability in defense. With an average of 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 goals conceded over their last five matches, Sassuolo needs to tighten their defense to capitalize on their offensive potential. Parma, on the other hand, has exhibited a more consistent defensive resilience recently. They secured victories against Fiorentina and Pisa, both with clean sheets, but succumbed to a narrow 0-1 defeat to Lazio. Parma's ability to maintain a strong defense, as reflected by their 0.6 goals conceded on average in the last five games, could be pivotal. Their offensive output, though lower with 0.8 goals per game, suggests an opportunity for improvement against Sassuolo's leaky defense.

Final Prediction

Sassuolo's predicted edge in this fixture stems from their higher league position and offensive capability. However, the key to their success will be overcoming Parma's sturdy defense. Fans should watch for how Sassuolo's forward line attempts to break through Parma's disciplined backline, while Parma may look to capitalize on counter-attacks. This tactical battle could define the outcome of the match.