Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Parma vs Sassuolo in the Serie A. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Parma vs Sassuolo |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 14:00 BST |
| Venue | Stadio Ennio Tardini |
Match Prediction: Parma 0-1 Sassuolo
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 03 Jan 2026 |  Sassuolo vs  Parma |
1 – 1 | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
| Serie A | 16 May 2021 | Parma vs Sassuolo |
1 – 3 | Stadio Ennio Tardini |
| Serie A | 17 Jan 2021 | Sassuolo vs Parma |
1 – 1 | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
| Serie A | 16 Feb 2020 | Sassuolo vs Parma |
0 – 1 | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
| Serie A | 25 Sep 2019 | Parma vs Sassuolo |
1 – 0 | Stadio Ennio Tardini |
Parma come into this with three defeats in their last five league matches, while Sassuolo have also been a bit mixed but have shown they can still beat stronger opposition, including AC Milan. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is recent results and the fact Sassuolo have already taken points off Parma in the head-to-head this season. Parma’s home record in this sample is not strong enough to make them clear favourites, especially against a side that has scored in four of their last five league games.
A tight game looks the most likely outcome, with both teams having recent results that suggest they can be organised but not always reliable in front of goal. Parma have lost their last three in all competitions, and Sassuolo’s away draw at Fiorentina shows they can manage a difficult trip when needed. On the balance of the data, Sassuolo look slightly more likely to edge it by the narrowest margin.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Parma
Parma’s recent league form has dipped, with three defeats in their last five matches. They lost 0-1 away to Como, 2-3 at home to Roma and 0-2 away to Inter, which shows they have struggled to turn games into points against a range of opponents.
Before that run, Parma did put together back-to-back 1-0 wins over Pisa at home and Udinese away. That suggests they can still be competitive, but the current trend is clearly less convincing than the earlier pair of clean-sheet victories.
Parma Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 17 May 2026 |  Como vs Parma |
1 – 0 | L | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia |
| Serie A | 10 May 2026 | Parma vs  Roma |
2 – 3 | L | Stadio Ennio Tardini |
| Serie A | 3 May 2026 |  Inter vs Parma |
2 – 0 | L | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 25 Apr 2026 | Parma vs  Pisa |
1 – 0 | W | Stadio Ennio Tardini |
| Serie A | 18 Apr 2026 |  Udinese vs Parma |
0 – 1 | W | Dacia Arena |
Sassuolo
Sassuolo’s recent league form has been mixed, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five. They beat AC Milan 2-0 at home and Como 2-1 at home, which stands out positively, but they also lost 2-3 to Lecce at home and 1-2 away to Torino.
The 0-0 draw away to Fiorentina shows they can stay in a game on the road, even if the result at Lecce was a setback. Overall, the data points to a side that can produce strong individual results, but not one that has been fully consistent.
Sassuolo Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 17 May 2026 | Sassuolo vs  Lecce |
2 – 3 | L | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
| Serie A | 8 May 2026 |  Torino vs Sassuolo |
2 – 1 | L | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| Serie A | 3 May 2026 | Sassuolo vs  AC Milan |
2 – 0 | W | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
| Serie A | 26 Apr 2026 |  Fiorentina vs Sassuolo |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| Serie A | 17 Apr 2026 | Sassuolo vs Como |
2 – 1 | W | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
Team News & Injury Report
Parma
- Filippo Rinaldi (Shoulder Injury)
Sassuolo
- Aster Vranckx (Unknown Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Parma (3-5-2)
Predicted lineup: Zion Suzuki (Goalkeeper), Alessandro Circati (Defender), Lautaro Valenti (Defender), Mariano Troilo (Defender), Christian Ordóñez (Midfielder), Enrico Delprato (Midfielder), Franco Carboni (Midfielder), Hans Nicolussi Caviglia (Midfielder), Mandela Keita (Midfielder), Gabriel Strefezza (Attacker), Mateo Pellegrino (Attacker)
Parma’s predicted 3-5-2 gives them a solid base with three centre-backs and plenty of bodies in midfield, which should help them stay compact. The shape also leaves Gabriel Strefezza and Mateo Pellegrino as the main attacking outlets, so their link-up will matter if Parma are to create enough chances.
Sassuolo (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Stefano Turati (Goalkeeper), Pedro Felipe (Defender), Tarik Muharemović (Defender), Ulisses Garcia (Defender), Woyo Coulibaly (Defender), Ismaël Koné (Midfielder), Kristian Thorstvedt (Midfielder), Nemanja Matic (Midfielder), Armand Laurienté (Attacker), Domenico Berardi (Attacker), M'Bala Nzola (Attacker)
Sassuolo’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them width and a more direct attacking structure, with Armand Laurienté, Domenico Berardi and M'Bala Nzola offering different threats in the front line. In midfield, the balance around Ismaël Koné, Kristian Thorstvedt and Nemanja Matic should help them control phases of play and support the forwards.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Parma | Sassuolo | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Parma | Sassuolo | Gabriel Strefezza against Pedro Felipe could be important because it pits Parma’s attacking outlet against Sassuolo’s defensive line. |
| Parma | Sassuolo | Christian Ordóñez against Ismaël Koné looks like a key midfield duel, with both sides needing control in central areas. |
| Parma | Sassuolo | Gabriel Strefezza is key for Parma because he is one of the main attacking names in the predicted XI and a likely source of their threat. |
| Parma | Sassuolo | Armand Laurienté is key for Sassuolo because he has been a consistent attacking presence in their recent lineups and offers a direct goal threat. |
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