AC Parma

vs

SSD Monza 1912

Preview

Parma

• Parma have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games across all competitions (W1, D1, L3).
• They come into this game off a two-game losing streak after a 2-0 Coppa Italia win over Catania was followed by Serie A losses to Cagliari and Juventus.
• They have been solid at home, conceding just once so far in Serie A 2026/2027.

Monza

• Monza have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches across all competitions (W1, D1, L3).
• They arrive on the back of successive defeats, losing 4-1 at Inter and 3-2 at home to Udinese.
• They currently sit 18th in Serie A 2026/2027 with 0 points from 2 matches.

Head-to-Head

• The last two H2H matches, both in Serie A 2024/2025, saw Parma win one and the other end in a draw.
• The most recent meeting between the sides finished 1-1.

Key Players

• Simone Lontani has scored 2 of Parma's 4 goals in their last 5.
• Gustavo Varela is Monza's top scorer, with 2 goals in 2 matches in Serie A 2026/2027.
• Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has provided 1 assist in Serie A 2026/2027 and is a creative spark for Monza.

Betting Insights

• Parma are slight favorites at 2.3, with Monza at 3.25 and the draw at 3.05.
• Under 2.5 goals is available at 1.62 and fits what should be a tight, tactical matchup.
• Both teams to score is noted as a plausible alternative and is hovering near the call.
• Tactically, Parma are possession-based under Carlos Cuesta while Monza employ a man-oriented, high-intensity system under Ivan Juric.

Prediction

• The pick here is to back the draw at 3.05.
• An alternative bet is under 2.5 goals at 1.62.