Parma vs Bologna Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Parma vs Bologna Game Preview

Parma host Bologna in the Derby dell'Emilia at the Ennio Tardini, and the visitors arrive in far better shape. Our Parma vs Bologna prediction leans firmly toward the road team.

Parma sit 15th in the Serie A standings, but an away win over Atalanta finally dragged them out of the relegation places. Alberto Gilardino's side still lack a cutting edge.

Bologna sit 9th in the standings. They are six points clear of their hosts, and Raffaele Palladino's side play with a width and aggression that can stretch Parma's deep block.

Bologna have the edge in previous meetings, with three wins. Parma have taken two, so this derby carries plenty of bite for a home side desperate to climb.

Parma vs Bologna Recent Results

Parma have won 2 of their last 10 games against all opponents, so this is not a team riding high. The back line has stiffened, though, with back-to-back clean sheets in a scoreless tie against Udinese and an away win at Atalanta. Simone Lontani carries the attack, with goals in two of his previous three Serie A appearances.

Bologna arrive on a three-game Serie A winning streak, with Cagliari, AC Milan and Monza all beaten, and the win over Milan tells you plenty about where this group is. Federico Bernardeschi has been the sharp end of it, getting on the scoresheet in two of his latest three Serie A games.

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

Alberto Gilardino has no major new absences to deal with, and defender Dominik Drobnic is the only doubt. Captain Enrico Delprato anchors a back three in the 3-5-2, while young striker Simone Lontani partners David Romero up top. Mandela Keita and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia have the toughest job in the side, holding the middle of the field.

Bologna

Bologna are without defender Emil Holm, who is ruled out, while Lorenzo De Silvestri and Jay Enem are doubtful. Raffaele Palladino sticks with an aggressive 3-4-3, with Nicolò Cambiaghi and Federico Bernardeschi flanking center forward Jens Odgaard. Juan Miranda supplies the width on the left, and Tommaso Pobega and Lewis Ferguson run the midfield.

Parma vs Bologna Predicted Lineup

Parma

Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: 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 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: 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 & Game Facts

• Bologna have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 9 games against Parma in Serie A.
• There have been 26+ shots taken in 5 of Parma's last 5 games in Serie A.
• Juan Miranda has provided assists in 4 of his last 4 appearances in Serie A.
• Tommaso Pobega has been carded in 3 of his last 4 appearances in Serie A.
• Federico Bernardeschi has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of his last 10 appearances in Serie A.

Parma vs Bologna Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a 2-1 Bologna win. The visitors are ahead in the standings, ahead on form and built to stretch a Parma side that sits deep and finishes poorly. Parma can find a goal at home, but Bologna at -130 (Polymarket) have too much quality in the final third for a home team that has rarely punished anyone.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Parma have gone over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 Serie A games. This is a Total Goals Over/Under play, and it fits the projection of a three-goal game. Parma's recent clean sheets don't change the bigger picture, because Bologna's attack is humming and the hosts are shaky against long shots and set pieces.

Bologna to win in the Moneyline market. They have won their last 3 Serie A games and scored at least 2 goals in each. The Moneyline is the market, and Bologna are the right side of it. They lead Parma in both the standings and the form rankings, and the projection gives them an implied probability north of 60%.

Parma vs Bologna Same Game Parlay

Our Parma vs Bologna same game parlay picks back the visitors' attack: a Juan Miranda assist, a Tommaso Pobega card, a Federico Bernardeschi shot on target and multiple Bologna goals.

Juan Miranda Over 0.5 in the Player Assists market. He has set up a goal in each of his past four Serie A appearances, and Bologna's width on the left runs through him.

Tommaso Pobega in the To Be Shown A Card market. He has picked up a booking in three of the four Serie A games he played most recently, and the midfield scrap with Keita promises plenty of contact.

Federico Bernardeschi Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has tested the goalkeeper in seven of his ten most recent Serie A games, and Parma struggle against long shots.

Bologna Over 1.5 in the Total Away Goals market. Bologna have scored at least twice in every game of their current Serie A winning run, and that matches our projected Bologna win.

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Parma vs Bologna Talking Points

The sideline subplot is a good one. Alberto Gilardino replaced Carlos Cuesta at Parma, Raffaele Palladino took over at Bologna in September, and both coaches once played for the club across the way. Giovanni Fabbian adds another layer, facing his former club after opening his Parma account. On the field, the midfield is where this gets decided, with Keita and Nicolussi Caviglia going up against Pobega and Ferguson. Luca Zufferli takes the whistle, with Maraviglia and Ghersini on VAR. Bologna's threat from direct free kicks also makes Parma's habit of fouling in dangerous areas a real worry.

Parma vs Bologna Predictions FAQs

When is the Parma vs Bologna Italian Serie A game?

The game is on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with kickoff at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT.

Where is Parma vs Bologna being played?

The game is being played at Ennio Tardini (Parma).

What formations are expected for Parma vs Bologna?

Parma are expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation and Bologna in a 3-4-3 formation.

Who is injured or doubtful for Parma vs Bologna?

For Parma, Dominik Drobnic is doubtful. For Bologna, Emil Holm is injured, while Lorenzo De Silvestri and Jay Enem are doubtful.

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