Parma vs Bologna Prediction 22 February 2025
🔊 Will Parma become a serious obstacle for Bologna? Four consecutive defeats have resulted in a decline in the standings for the "Crusaders." The club's management decided to change the coach: instead of Fabio Pecchia, the team is now led by Cristian Chivu, from whom immediate improvement in results is expected. We advise you to check out our prediction before placing a bet on the match, which will take place at "Ennio Tardini" as part of the 26th round of Serie A.
Head-to-Head
Parma and Bologna do not have the richest history of head-to-head matchups. Since 2015, the teams have faced each other on the football field only 7 times. During this period, the "Crusaders" have not managed to secure a single victory, while they have suffered 3 defeats. In most cases, a draw was recorded (4). The game in the first round was no exception (0-0).
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Parma Calcio Team Overview
Parma continues to swim "against the current" in 2025. The team not only hasn't secured a single victory but has also earned only 2 points out of a possible 21, landing them in the relegation zone. A series of 4 defeats even forced the club's management to take radical measures - on February 17, they dismissed Fabio Pecchia, and a day later appointed Cristian Chivu as the head coach. The home game against Roma (0-1), which took place in the previous round, "drove the final nail in the coffin." Over the 90 minutes of play, Parma failed to show anything worthwhile in attack and suffered a well-deserved defeat. As for the upcoming match, the coaching staff will not be able to count on 8 players, including defender Giovanni Leoni (red card), who had secured a place in the starting lineup.
Match Results: Parma Calcio
Bologna FC Team Overview
10 - that's how many matches in a row Bologna has gone unbeaten. The team has gained excellent momentum and continues to confidently move towards the top-6, with the gap reduced to just one point. Yes, in some cases, the "red and blues" stumbled in straightforward situations, but there are far more positive moments. In the previous round, for example, Vincenzo Italiano's side defeated Torino (3-2), who had not tasted defeat for 7 matches. Scoring 3 goals against an opponent fully focused on defense already deserves special recognition. As for the upcoming encounter, the participation of only two players - Jens Odgaard and Lewis Ferguson - is in serious doubt.
Match Results: Bologna FC
⚽️ Goals Prediction
In the upcoming matchup, an interesting betting option appears to be both teams to score (yes). Despite Parma's long winless streak, the team has consistently found a way to score against their opponents. In 4 of their last 5 matches, the "Crusaders" have scored at least one goal. Moreover, Bologna's defense is not impressive; at home, they managed to concede 2 goals to Torino (3-2), a team known for its defensive football. However, we have no doubt that the "red-blues" will trouble Parma's goalkeeper themselves. After all, the team has managed an unbeaten streak of 10 games for a reason.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Surprisingly, Parma is one of the top teams in Serie A in terms of corners taken. Despite the "Crusaders" not displaying the highest quality football, they average 4.9 corner kicks per game. In this statistical category, the team ranks seventh. Bologna's numbers are lower, averaging 4.6 set pieces near the opponent's goal. Considering that Cristian Chivu's squad will be playing with the support of their home crowd, our betting option will be Parma to win on corners with a handicap (+2.5).
Editorial Prediction
Bookmakers consider Bologna the clear favorite in the upcoming encounter. However, this is a very debatable opinion. Yes, Parma is experiencing serious problems achieving the desired result, but they haven't had disastrous matches for a long time. In 2025, the team only lost by a margin of 2 goals or more once. This happened in the match against Lecce (1-3), where the "Crusaders" completely outplayed their opponent but were let down by execution (1.79-0.63 xG). Moreover, typically, when there's a change of coach, players gain extra motivation, strive to show their best side, and play with full commitment. This often leads to a successful result in the first match under the new coaching staff's guidance. Additionally, it is worth noting that Bologna plays extremely ineffectively away - only 2 wins in the last 9 games. Therefore, our key betting option will be Parma's win with a handicap (+1). We believe the match will end with a score of 1-1.
Betting Tips: Parma Calcio - Bologna FC
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