Parma vs Catania Prediction 14 August 2026
📢 Will Parma face serious problems in the upcoming match? The draw for the round of 64 of the Coppa Italia gave the Crusaders a straightforward opponent - Catania, who represent the third tier of Italian football. The difference in class between the two sides is clear, especially given that the match will be played at Parma's ground. However, the hosts must not celebrate their place in the next round prematurely: in cup matches, any underestimation of the opposition can prove costly.
Head-to-Head
📊 Parma and Catania last met on the pitch back in 2014, and a lot has changed since then.
Head-to-head statistics Parma - Catania
Parma Team Overview
Parma's last match was played in a friendly against Sampdoria (0:2).
The match stats were as follows (Parma vs Sampdoria):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 8 vs 0;
- fouls: 19 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
After Cristian Chivu left for Inter, many expected Parma to drop off significantly and fight for survival in Serie A. However, things turned out differently: under the new coaching staff, the team had an even better season and finished the championship in 13th place with 45 points. Throughout the tournament, the club felt fairly confident, and a solid gap from the danger zone had formed as early as mid-season.
That said, the results of pre-season friendlies ahead of the new campaign have been concerning. Excluding penalty shootouts, Parma have not won a single one of their five matches, even though the most serious opponent among them was Sassuolo.
Match Results: Parma
Calcio Catania Team Overview
Catania played their last match in the previous round of the Coppa Italia. They beat Vicenza away (1:1, 4:3 on penalties).
The match stats were as follows (Catania vs Vicenza):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 9 vs 10.
Last season Catania played in Serie C and finished second in their group, collecting 70 points. The team had a chance to fight for promotion through the play-offs, but failed to reach Serie B: in the semi-finals they lost to Ascoli with an aggregate score of 1:5. So the club will spend another season in Italy's third tier.
Catania have already played their first official match. On 8 August the team met Vicenza Virtus in the round of 32 of the Coppa Italia, were clear underdogs, but managed to hold a draw in normal time (1:1). In the penalty shoot-out Catania were more accurate (4:3), which should give them confidence ahead of the match against Parma.
Match Results: Calcio Catania
Total Prediction
Trends- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 6 of Parma's last 7 home matches.
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 14 of Catania's last 16 matches.
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 9 of Catania's last 10 away matches.
Prediction on Outcome
Trends- Catania win with handicap +1.5 in 6 of their last 7 matches.
⭐ Editor's Pick
According to the bookmakers, Parma are clear favourites for the upcoming match, which is no surprise given the difference in class between a Serie A and a Serie C side. Catania are well aware of their position and are unlikely to play open football against the hosts. Their only chance to put up a resistance is to defend as solidly as possible. Taking into account Parma's less than impressive results in friendly matches, our main bet is total under 2.5 goals. Expected score - 1:0.
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Betting Tips: Parma - Calcio Catania
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