Parma vs Bologna prediction, predicted lineups, betting tips and standout odds for this Serie A derby. Explore bet builder ideas before the kick-off.
Parma vs Bologna Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
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Match Date | Saturday 7 November 2026 |
Match Time | 17:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Parma, Ennio Tardini |
Parma vs Bologna brings the Emilian derby to the Ennio Tardini, and the Serie A table says the visitors arrive as the clearly stronger side.
Parma sit 15th in the table. Alberto Gilardino's side do arrive with a lift, though, after a 3-0 win away at Atalanta, their first league victory under him.
Raffaele Palladino's Bologna have won their last three Serie A matches. The latest came from behind against Monza, and his side have looked sharp since he arrived in mid-September.
Bologna also edge the previous meetings, with a record of three wins, one draw and two defeats against their hosts. The Parma vs Bologna betting odds agree, pricing the visitors at 8/11 (10Bet).
Parma vs Bologna Form
Parma's results have been patchy, but their games are rarely quiet. There have been 26+ shots taken in 5 of their last 5 Serie A matches, which tells you how open they are at both ends. Simone Lontani is the man to watch up front. The young striker has scored in 2 of the last 3 Serie A games he has played.
Bologna are the side in form, sitting sixth in the division's form rankings and playing an aggressive 3-4-3 under Palladino. Federico Bernardeschi is their sharpest threat from the right, scoring in 2 Serie A appearances out of his last 3, while Juan Miranda's delivery from the left gives them a second outlet.
Parma vs Bologna Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Parma: Dominik Drobnic (doubtful)
Bologna: Emil Holm (Injured/out), Lorenzo De Silvestri (doubtful), Jay Enem (doubtful)
Parma
The Parma vs Bologna lineups look fairly settled at the home end, with defender Dominik Drobnic the only doubt. Gilardino's probable 3-5-2 has Giovanni Daffara in goal behind captain Enrico Delprato, with David Romero partnering Simone Lontani up top.
Bologna
Bologna are without defender Emil Holm, while Lorenzo De Silvestri and Jay Enem are doubtful. Palladino's probable 3-4-3 has Łukasz Skorupski in goal, Tommaso Pobega and Lewis Ferguson in the engine room, and Jens Odgaard leading the line.
Parma vs Bologna Predicted Lineup
Parma
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Giovanni Daffara; Mariano Troilo, Diego Carlos, Enrico Delprato; Sascha Britschgi, Mandela Keita, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, Adrián Bernabé, Emanuele Valeri; David Romero, Simone Lontani
Bologna
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Łukasz Skorupski; Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Casale, Arthur Theate; Mikel Amondarain, Tommaso Pobega, Lewis Ferguson, Juan Miranda; Federico Bernardeschi, Jens Odgaard, Nicolò Cambiaghi
Parma vs Bologna Key Stats & Match Facts
Bologna have had 16+ shots in 4 out of 4 matches against Parma in Serie A.
Bologna have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 9 matches against Parma in Serie A.
Bologna have had 5+ shots on target in 6 out of 9 matches against Parma in Serie A.
There have been 29+ shots taken in 5 of the last 8 Serie A meetings between Parma and Bologna.
Parma have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Serie A matches against Bologna.
Parma vs Bologna Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Bologna to win 2-1. Our Parma vs Bologna prediction backs the better side, in better form and higher up the table, and while Parma's habit of open games suggests they can nick a goal, it should not be enough to stop the visitors making it a fourth straight league win.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Parma have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 Serie A games. Our projection is three goals in total, and this line rates as one of the strongest value plays on the card. Bologna have scored at least twice in each of their last three league games, and Parma's matches rarely stay quiet.
Bologna to win in the Win Market. They arrive on a three-match Serie A winning run and are the favourites away at Parma. This is the headline call among our Parma vs Bologna best bets. Bologna sit well above their hosts in both the table and the form rankings, and three straight league wins say they are the more complete side right now.
Parma vs Bologna Bet Builder
Our Parma vs Bologna bet builder tips lean on the visitors: Juan Miranda to assist, Tommaso Pobega to be carded, Federico Bernardeschi to hit the target and Bologna over 1.5 goals.
Juan Miranda Over 0.5 Player Assists: Miranda has provided an assist in every one of his last 4 Serie A appearances, and Bologna love attacking down his left flank.
Tommaso Pobega To Be Shown A Card: Pobega has been carded in 3 of his 4 most recent Serie A appearances. Derby battles in the engine room rarely stay clean.
Federico Bernardeschi Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: Bernardeschi has hit the target at least once in 7 of his previous 10 league games in Serie A, and Parma struggle to defend long shots.
Over 1.5 Total Away Goals: Bologna have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 Serie A matches, and a Parma side that sits deep invites pressure.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 23/1 and is as short as 33/2 elsewhere.
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Parma vs Bologna Talking Points
Raffaele Palladino returns to the Ennio Tardini, a club he represented as a player, and he brings a side in far better shape than his old one. The engine room looks the key battle, where Tommaso Pobega and Lewis Ferguson need to win the ball back quickly, while Jens Odgaard faces a physical test against the Parma back three. Parma's direct, cross-heavy approach down the right is their best route to goal, but Bologna's width can stretch a home side that tends to sit deep.
Parma vs Bologna Predictions FAQs
When is Parma vs Bologna kick-off?
Parma vs Bologna kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 17:00 UK time.
Where is Parma vs Bologna being played?
Parma vs Bologna is being played at the Ennio Tardini in Parma.
What competition is Parma vs Bologna in?
Parma vs Bologna is a Serie A match in the 2026/2027 season.
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