Parma vs Bologna Prediction 2 November 2025
📢 Can Parma halt Bologna's momentum in the tenth round of Serie A? The match will take place at the Ennio Tardini, with both teams entering with vastly different objectives. Parma are fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone, while Bologna have seriously joined the race for European competition spots and are determined not to let their top-four rivals pull away. Considering it's also the Emilia-Romagna derby, the match promises to be intense.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past decade, the head-to-head history between Parma and Bologna features 8 encounters, with the "Rossoblu" holding the upper hand: 3 wins, 4 draws, and just a single loss. However, last season told a different story. Parma first delivered a solid defensive performance on the road, securing a goalless draw (0-0), and then surprised both their opponents and Italian football fans with a convincing 2-0 victory at home.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Parma Team Overview
🟡 After nine rounds, Parma sit in 15th place with 7 points. Honestly, that's not a bad result considering the team spent last season fighting for survival and underwent coaching changes over the summer. The only truly alarming stat is their goal tally: just 4 goals scored, the worst in the entire league.
🔵 In their previous match, the "Crusaders" put up a commendable performance away against Roma, narrowly losing 2-1. Parma played on the back foot but were more threatening on the counterattack, posting similar xG numbers (0.93 to 1.20). It was poor finishing that let them down, and coming back from 2-0 down in the final minutes proved nearly impossible, though Parma did manage to pull one back.
Match Results: Parma
Bologna Team Overview
🔴 Bologna have long forgotten what defeat feels like, as the team remains unbeaten in their last seven matches. While they've only secured three wins during this stretch, the rest ended in draws, but Vincenzo Italiano's side deserved more based on their performances. The main issue remains: breaking down opponents' packed defenses. The "Red and Blues" are more comfortable playing on the counter than dictating play and finding ways through tight defensive lines. A case in point is the last round. Bologna held 71% possession against Torino but couldn't create enough chances - a goalless draw was a fair result.
🔵 From a standings perspective, the team's situation is quite respectable: after nine rounds, Bologna sit in sixth place with 15 points, just three points shy of the coveted Champions League spots.
Match Results: Bologna
Latest news
Parma
📣 Following their 2-1 defeat to Roma, Parma's head coach Carlos Cuesta reflected on the match: "We played well, there were many positives. However, we fell short in some areas; had we been more precise, we could have taken points. It's crucial now to stay optimistic, analyze our mistakes, and prepare for the next game... Courage and character aren't about age. We instill these qualities in our players every day and are confident that such boldness will soon lead to consistent results... We fought until the last minute. Now we need to analyze everything and shift our focus to Bologna."
🚫 Parma are facing squad issues. Matija Frigan is definitely out due to an ACL injury, with his return expected only by early March 2026. Jakob Ondrejka is also unavailable, likely until mid-December. Gaetano Oristanio is still recovering from a muscle injury, with a return anticipated around mid-November. Mandela Keita is recovering from a concussion, with no clear timetable for his return. Emanuele Valeri's participation is doubtful as he deals with a thigh issue.
Bologna
📣 After a goalless draw with Torino (0-0), Bologna's interim head coach Simone Niccolini remarked, "I like that we had possession for most of the game, but we lacked that final accurate pass to convert chances into goals... It wasn't easy today. We accept this draw and are already focusing on our trip to Parma."
🚫 Bologna have only one personnel uncertainty-Ciro Immobile is still recovering from a hamstring injury and might not regain full fitness in time for the match.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
This season, Parma are opting for a highly cautious approach: they have scored the fewest goals in the league, just 4, but have also conceded only 9, which is one of the best records among the lower table teams. Bologna also prefer to play a counter-attacking style, maintaining a disciplined and careful defense. However, when it comes to taking the initiative and breaking down a packed defense, they often face significant challenges. Considering the playing style of both teams, under 2.5 goals appears to be the most reasonable option.
🚩 Corner Prediction
When it comes to corners, as well as points collected, the teams are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Parma average just 3.1 corners per match, one of the lowest in the league. Bologna, on the other hand, are more active in the attacking third, averaging 5.6 corners and ranking among the leaders in this category. Given this disparity in numbers, betting on Bologna to win on corners seems like the optimal choice.
Editor's Prediction
According to bookmakers, Bologna are seen as the favorites in this matchup, but there's room for debate on that front. This season, Parma have adopted a very defensive style, making it tough for opponents to break them down. The visitors will find it particularly challenging; the "red and blues" struggle when they need to take the initiative, as evidenced by their previous goalless draw against Torino (0-0). We anticipate a tight, low-scoring affair where a single moment could decide the outcome. Our bet is on under 2.5 goals. As for the final score, we're predicting a goalless draw of 0-0 on the scoreboard.
Betting Tips: Parma - Bologna
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