Read our Parma vs Monza prediction with betting tips, odds, and predicted lineups ahead of this Serie A clash. Find top insights and bet builder value.
Parma vs Monza Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
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Match Date | Sunday 6 September 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Parma, Ennio Tardini |
Two sides still hunting their first points of the campaign meet at the Ennio Tardini, with Parma vs Monza shaping up as a scrappy scrap for early confidence.
Parma are desperate for a result after back-to-back defeats, left scoreless in their last three competitive outings following a midweek cup exit at Serie B side Cremonese.
Monza arrive in better spirits, buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 away win over Torino in the Coppa Italia that steadied things after their own difficult league start.
History favours the hosts: Parma are unbeaten in their last eight league meetings against Monza, winning two and drawing six, so this is a fixture the Crociati usually handle.
Parma vs Monza Form
Parma have made a miserable start, losing their opening two Serie A fixtures and crashing out of the Coppa Italia midweek at Serie B side Cremonese. That leaves them scoreless in their last three, and defeat here would mean losing their opening three top-flight matches for the first time in club history. Protecting a lead is a strength, but their finishing has badly let them down.
Monza also dropped both of their opening league games, yet restored confidence with that 1-0 Coppa Italia win at Torino. They are dangerous attacking down the wings and clinical when chances fall their way, with Patrick Cutrone leading the line as target man. Set-piece defending remains a clear weak spot they will need to shore up.
Parma vs Monza Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Parma: H. N. Caviglia (Injured/out), A. Bernabé (Injured/doubtful)
Monza: M. Pessina (Injured/out), P. Ciurria (Injured/out), G. Varela (Injured/doubtful)
Parma
Parma are expected to line up in a 4-3-3, with Corvi in goal behind a back four of Delprato, Troilo, Ndiaye and Valeri. Nicolussi Caviglia is sidelined and Bernabé a major doubt, so Fabbian is set to join Ordóñez and Keita in the engine room. Up front, Touré, Romero and Lontani should form the attacking trio.
Monza
Monza should stick with their 3-4-2-1, Thiam starting in goal behind a back three of Kouadio, new signing Ziólkowski and Carboni. Akinsanmiro and Folorunsho anchor midfield, with Birindelli and Mangas as wing-backs. Colpani and Mota provide the creativity behind Cutrone, though Pessina, Ciurria and Varela are all set to miss out.
Parma vs Monza Predicted Lineup
Parma
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Corvi; Delprato, Ndiaye, Troilo, Valeri; Fabbian, Ordóñez, Keita; Touré, Romero, Lontani
Monza
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Thiam; Kouadio, Ziólkowski, Carboni; Birindelli, Akinsanmiro, Folorunsho, Mangas; Colpani, Mota; Cutrone
Parma vs Monza Key Stats & Match Facts
Parma are unbeaten in their last eight Serie A meetings with Monza, winning two and drawing six.
Parma have not lost any of their last seven home encounters against Monza.
Andrea Petagna has scored in three of his last five appearances against Parma in Serie A.
Matteo Pessina has scored in two of his last three appearances against Parma in Serie A, though he is injured for this one.
Defeat for Parma here would mean losing their opening three top-flight matches for the first time in club history.
Parma vs Monza Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one looks a genuinely tight, even affair between two struggling sides. Projections point to a 1-1 draw, with Monza edging it as narrow favourites on 38% against Parma's 35%. With both teams rated so close in implied probability and goals expected at around 2.61, a share of the spoils is our call.
Best Bets
Back Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected match total of 2.61 goals nudges this line into positive value territory at odds-against prices, with both sides expected to contribute close to a goal and a quarter apiece.
Back Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. With a 53.19% implied probability of both sides finding the net and expected goals of 1.27 for Parma against 1.34 for Monza, there is a strong case for goals at either end here.
Parma vs Monza Bet Builder
Our three-leg Parma vs Monza bet builder tips back Monza to win, Patrick Cutrone to score anytime and Jan Ziólkowski to be shown a card at the Ennio Tardini.
Monza are narrow favourites and arrive with cup-winning momentum, so an away win looks a fair anchor against a Parma side yet to score this campaign.
Cutrone leads the line as Monza's target man and is their main route to goal, making the anytime goalscorer market a sensible pick for the visitors' striker.
Ziólkowski is a new signing at the heart of the back three facing regular pressure from Parma's frontline, so the central defender is well placed to pick up a booking.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 20/1 and is as short as 14/1 elsewhere.
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Parma vs Monza Talking Points
This is a meeting of two new managerial eras both under early pressure. Parma's new coach took over after his predecessor departed for Inter Milan, and defeat here would hand Parma an unwanted piece of club history with a third straight top-flight loss to open the season. At the other end, Monza's new man arrived following the club's promotion back to Serie A, and his side already look more settled after their Coppa Italia win at Torino. History still favours the hosts, who are unbeaten in their last seven home meetings with Monza, but the momentum sits with the visitors, which is exactly why this one is so finely balanced heading into the Parma vs Monza best bets conversation.
Parma vs Monza Predictions FAQs
When is the Parma vs Monza Italian Serie A game?
The match kicks off on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 14:00 UK time.
Where is Parma vs Monza being played?
The match will take place at Ennio Tardini in Parma.
What competition is Parma vs Monza in?
Parma vs Monza is an Italian Serie A fixture for the 2026/2027 season.
What are the Parma vs Monza lineups?
Parma are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 with Corvi in goal, while Monza are probable to deploy a 3-4-2-1 with Thiam between the posts.
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