Parma host Bologna at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Saturday evening in Serie A, with the hosts 15th in the table and Bologna ninth. Parma have eight points from ten games, while Bologna have 14 points from the same number of matches.
This Parma vs Bologna prediction matters for bettors because Bologna arrive in excellent form — three straight league wins, including a 4-2 win at AC Milan — while Parma have scored only three goals in five home games this season.
Parma vs Bologna Prediction: Match Preview
Parma’s recent run has been mixed: a 3-0 win at Atalanta and a goalless draw with Udinese followed a 2-1 defeat at Lazio, with a 3-0 home defeat to Torino and a 3-0 defeat at Inter before that. Bologna, meanwhile, beat Monza 2-1 and won 4-2 at AC Milan and 2-0 at Cagliari, with a 3-1 home defeat to Inter and a 2-1 win at Lecce before that.
Team Recent Form
Parma (most recent first): W-D-L-L-L — Atalanta 0-3 Parma (Serie A); Parma 0-0 Udinese (Serie A); Lazio 2-1 Parma (Serie A); Parma 0-3 Torino (Serie A); Inter 3-0 Parma (Serie A).
Bologna (most recent first): W-W-W-L-W — Bologna 2-1 Monza (Serie A); AC Milan 2-4 Bologna (Serie A); Cagliari 0-2 Bologna (Serie A); Bologna 1-3 Inter (Serie A); Lecce 1-2 Bologna (Serie A).
Key Stats
- Bologna have won their last three league games and their last three away league games, scoring eight goals in the three wins.
- Parma’s 3-0 win at Atalanta was their first away win since 18 April 2026, and they have kept back-to-back clean sheets (0-0 against Udinese, 3-0 at Atalanta).
- Parma have scored only three goals in five home games this season and failed to score in their last two at the Tardini; their eight goals is the second-fewest in Serie A this season.
1-2 is our correct-score prediction: Bologna’s winning run and away form should carry them through, but Parma’s back-to-back clean sheets mean the hosts should make a game of it.
Parma vs Bologna H2H
- 8 February 2026: Bologna 0-1 Parma (Serie A)
- 4 December 2025: Bologna 2-1 Parma (Serie A)
- 2 November 2025: Parma 1-3 Bologna (Serie A)
- 22 February 2025: Parma 2-0 Bologna (Serie A)
- 6 October 2024: Bologna 0-0 Parma (Serie A)
The last five meetings are evenly split: two Parma wins, two Bologna wins and one draw. Parma have won six, drawn eight and lost five of their 19 home Serie A games against Bologna.
Pre Game Odds
- Parma win: 4.63
- Draw: 3.69
- Bologna win: 1.89
Odds via Sportytrader (best prices, published 5 Nov 2026), pre-match and subject to change.
Team News Parma
Parma are without Adrián Bernabé (low-grade left thigh strain suffered in training, likely back after the international break), Dominik Drobnič (injured left foot — one source lists him as a possible starter, so treat as doubtful/out), Pontus Almqvist (calf), Hans Nicolussi Caviglia (thigh) and Nesta Elphege, while Lautaro Valenti is out by the coach’s decision. No suspensions were reported.
Predicted Parma XI (predicted only, not confirmed): Daffara; Delprato, Troilo, Ndiaye; Britschgi, Fabbian, Sierro, Keita, Valeri; Lontani, Touré.
Team News Bologna
Bologna are without Emil Holm (thigh), Jay Enem (Achilles tendon) and Lorenzo De Silvestri (thigh). Roberto Piccoli is doubtful with a hamstring injury — sources differ on whether he will be back in the squad. Riccardo Orsolini’s thigh injury is reported by one source only and is unverified. No suspensions were reported.
Predicted Bologna XI (predicted only, not confirmed): Skorupski; Darmian, Casale, Theate; Zortea, Ferguson, Pobega, Miranda; Bernardeschi, Cambiaghi; Odgaard. Sources differ on the right side of defence (Darmian or Vitík).
Parma vs Bologna Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Bologna win. Tip 2 – Over-Under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals. Tip 3 – BTTS Yes-No: Both teams to score – Yes.
Bologna’s winning run and away form should see them through at the Tardini, but Parma’s back-to-back clean sheets suggest the hosts will not roll over.
