Parma
- Alberto Gilardino's side are in a precarious 18th place position with five points from nine games, so it's clear that there's still a lot of work to do in terms of getting Parma back on a sustainable track.
- I Crociati have won once, drawn once and lost three of their last five with a 0-3 home loss to Torino, 2-1 away loss to Lazio and 0-0 home draw with Udinese making up their most recent three games.
- As such, they haven't been scoring enough goals.
- David Romero leads the way with two goals in four Serie A 2026/2027 appearances.
Bologna
- Bologna are in the top-half of Serie A 2026/2027 with 14 points from ten games and have hit their stride with three straight wins over Cagliari (0-2), AC Milan (2-4) and Monza (2-1).
- Artem Dovbyk is the top scorer for I Rossoblù with one goal in three games, but Samuel Mbangula has three in their last five, so they'll bring a sharp edge to this game.
- Juan Miranda has been particularly prolific with four assists in the same period, so Palladino's side will have a spark from the wide areas.
Head-to-Head
- Parma average 1.5 goals per game across their five home head-to-heads against Bologna.
- However, as the 1-0 away win over Bologna in Serie A 2025/2026 shows, they can still do the business in this derby.
Parma
David Romero leads the way with two goals in four Serie A 2026/2027 appearances.
Bologna
- Artem Dovbyk is the top scorer for I Rossoblù with one goal in three games, but Samuel Mbangula has three in their last five, so they'll bring a sharp edge to this game.
- Juan Miranda has been particularly prolific with four assists in the same period, so Palladino's side will have a spark from the wide areas.
Betting Insights
- With Bologna the narrow favorite at 2.0, there is some value in backing the visitors to take the spoils in this Serie A 2026-2027 matchup.
- Parma are priced at 3.65 and the draw sits at 3.35, so there's no value in siding with the hosts or taking the tie.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.7 seems to suit this derby clash, where Parma will sit deep and look to snap forward on transition, while Bologna are more structured in possession, rotate in midfield and spread the ball wide.
- The hosts have conceded six goals across their five games on their home turf in Serie A 2026/2027 so we don't see a shutout.
- Both teams to score is balanced at 1.87, but we're edging toward a scenario where the away side nick it.
Prediction
- Bologna have been more accurate than Parma this season and are in better shape so we're taking them to edge out the home side in a tense game at the Ennio Tardini.
- However, Parma have the benefit of home field advantage but are behind in the head-to-head, so we're suggesting a close 2-1 win for I Rossoblù.
- We're edging toward a scenario where the away side nick it, with a tight game and chances for both teams.
