Parma vs Sassuolo Prediction 24 May 2026
📢 What mindset will Parma and Sassuolo bring to their head-to-head clash at the Ennio Tardini in Serie A’s Matchday 38? Both sides secured their top-flight status weeks ago and are now merely seeing out the remainder of the campaign. The lack of serious motivation has taken its toll, with both teams suffering a string of defeats in recent outings. Each club will surely want to give their fans something to cheer about with a final-day victory, but only one can walk away with all three points.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head record between Parma and Sassuolo is fairly balanced: over their last nine meetings, Parma have picked up three wins, while four matches ended in draws and the Neroverdi claimed victory twice. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, neither side managed to take all three points, with the match in Sassuolo finishing 1-1.
Head-to-head statistics Parma - Sassuolo
Parma Team Overview
🟡 Parma, who were forced to appoint a new head coach this summer following Cristian Chivu’s move to Inter, have delivered an impressive campaign. Not only did the team achieve their primary objective of securing top-flight status, but they also managed to put significant distance between themselves and the relegation zone. With one round remaining, the Crociati sit 13th in the table on 42 points.
🔵 However, Parma’s recent form has left something to be desired. The Crociati come into this fixture on the back of three straight defeats, though these results can largely be attributed to a lack of meaningful motivation and the quality of their opposition: during this run, they faced Inter (0-2), Roma (2-3), and Como (0-1). Even so, Parma had opportunities to pick up points in all three matches: against the Giallorossi, they conceded twice in stoppage time to lose, while versus the Larians, their 74th-minute goal was ruled out for offside.
Match Results: Parma
Sassuolo Calcio Team Overview
🟢 Sassuolo, having secured promotion from Serie B, set themselves a straightforward target this season: to stay up in the top flight. The club achieved this goal with flying colors. The Neroverdi made their intentions clear from the opening rounds and spent most of the campaign comfortably in mid-table. After 37 matches, Sassuolo have picked up 49 points, which sees them sitting 11th-still with a chance to finish in the top half by season’s end.
⚫ However, much like Parma, Sassuolo have stumbled in recent weeks. They head into this fixture on the back of two straight defeats. Last weekend, they suffered a 2-3 home loss to Lecce, a side well below them in the standings. That result is understandable: Lecce are fighting for survival and desperately needed the points, while Sassuolo have little left to play for and are winding down their campaign. Still, Sassuolo looked much more dangerous going forward, but their defensive frailties ultimately cost them.
Match Results: Sassuolo Calcio
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Parma
🚫 The hosts are facing significant selection issues: Filippo Rinaldi and Jakub Ondrejka are both doubtful, while injuries will sideline Benjamín Cremaschi, Adrián Bernabé, Gaetano Oristanio, Matija Frigan, and Nesta Elfjege.
📌 In terms of impact, Bernabé’s absence stands out the most-he is a key figure in midfield and consistently influences Parma’s play. Oristanio and Ondrejka could have provided extra options up front, but Cremaschi, Frigan, and several of the others have been out for a while now, so Parma have more or less adapted to life without them.
Sassuolo Calcio
🚫 The visitors are sweating over the fitness of Edoardo Pieragnolo, Fali Candé, and Filippo Romagna, while injuries have definitely ruled out Jay Idzes, Sebastian Walukiewicz, and Daniel Boloca.
📌 Sassuolo's main concern centers on their defense: Idzes and Walukiewicz are regular starters at the back, so their absence could seriously undermine the team's stability in the defensive line.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Parma have struggled to impress going forward recently, scoring fewer than two goals in 11 of their last 12 Serie A outings. With little incentive for the hosts to throw caution to the wind and push numbers forward in this fixture, backing Parma under 1.5 goals at odds of 1.55* stands out as a solid option.
🚩 Corners Prediction
With neither side carrying any real motivation in the standings, it's hard to expect an all-out attacking contest filled with relentless pressure and crosses from wide areas. Statistically, both teams are far from prolific when it comes to corners, averaging just 3.8 per match each. This one looks set for a measured tempo, making under 9.5 corners at odds of 1.80* a logical play.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editorial Prediction
According to the bookmakers, there’s no clear favorite heading into this clash-and it’s hard to argue with that assessment. Both sides are on a similar level, and with little left to play for in the standings, motivation is hardly at its peak for either team. There’s a strong chance we’ll see a low-intensity match, with both clubs content to keep possession and see out the ninety minutes without much urgency-so a goalless draw wouldn’t surprise anyone here. That’s why our main prediction is under 2.5 goals, especially given that this bet has landed in six of their last eight head-to-head meetings.
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