Welcome to Extratips – Parma vs Bologna: Serie A Showdown Preview

The Stadio Ennio Tardini sets the stage for an exciting clash as Parma hosts Bologna in Serie A action this Sunday at 17:00 local time. With Parma sitting 15th in the table and Bologna 5th after nine rounds, the stakes are high for both. Recent news confirms Parma is hit by injuries, missing key men like Valeri and Ondrejka, while Bologna faces absences too, including Immobile.

Odds Breakdown

  • Away win (Bologna): 2.10
  • Draw: 3.00
  • Home win (Parma): 4.00

Table positions reflect contrasting motivations. Bologna targets Europe, while Parma fights to escape the relegation zone.

Head-to-Head: Last Five Encounters

  • 06.10.2024 – Bologna 0-0 Parma
  • 07.02.2021 – Parma 0-3 Bologna
  • 28.09.2020 – Bologna 4-1 Parma
  • 12.07.2020 – Parma 2-2 Bologna
  • 13.05.2019 – Data not available

Bologna has the edge, but draws are frequent.

Recent home/away form:
Parma at home: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses.
Bologna away: 4 wins, 1 loss in last five.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Parma strengths:

  • Resilience at home.
  • Organized midfield.
  • Quick transitions.
    Weaknesses:
  • Struggles to score.
  • Injury woes.
  • Vulnerable on set pieces.

Bologna strengths:

  • Strong attack (2.4 goals per match last five).
  • High pressing.
  • Effective on the flanks.
    Weaknesses:
  • Susceptible when defending leads (1.8 goals allowed last five).
  • Some depth issues due to injuries.
  • Occasional loss of focus.

Key Influences

Injuries and suspensions hit both squads. Parma lacks Valeri, Ondrejka, Oristanio, Almqvist, and Frigan; Bologna misses Immobile and Odgaard. Tactical tweaks may occur.

Storylines

  • Can Bologna extend their strong away run?
  • Will Parma break the goal drought?
  • Who steps up with stars missing?

Predictions & Scenarios

  • Bologna to win.
  • Under 2.5 goals.
  • Both teams NOT to score.
  • Bologna to lead at halftime.
  • Draw no bet Bologna.

Key differences: Bologna performs better away, scores more, and defends less securely. Parma is steady but struggles for goals. Both have patchy defensive records.

Likely scenarios:

  • Bologna win, low scoring (High).
  • Draw, few chances (Medium).
  • Parma upset, surprise attack (Low).

Get ready for a tense, tactical tussle with all eyes on the Ennio Tardini!