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Serie A: Bologna vs Parma
Kickoff Time: 2026-2-8 19:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Bologna lost 0-3 at home to AC Milan in their last match, resulting in just one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five games, showing a significant decline in form. With a hectic schedule due to competing in multiple tournaments, Bologna appears to be fatigued. Furthermore, the depth of Bologna’s squad has also diminished, as the departure of veteran striker Ciro Immobile has left the team with limited attacking options. Defender Emil Holm has been loaned to Juventus, exacerbating an already inadequate defense. Additionally, Bologna is facing injury problems, with key striker Nicolò Cambiaghi and defender Jhon Janer Lucumí Bonilla both injured, which has contributed to the team’s poor recent performances.
Parma suffered a humiliating 1-4 home defeat to Juventus, marking their second consecutive loss and leaving them winless in four league matches. Notably, Parma’s frontline lacks creativity and their ability to convert scoring opportunities is severely lacking. In the previous 23 league matches, Parma managed to score only 15 goals, making them the second-lowest scoring team in Serie A. Their offensive struggles are a significant tactical weakness. Moreover, Parma has conceded eight goals in their last two matches, and losses to Atalanta and Juventus have highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities. Continuous heavy defeats have raised further doubts about their ability to compete with top Serie A teams.
Both teams have been underperforming lately, but overall, Bologna is clearly stronger than Parma. Additionally, Bologna shows more stability in their attacking play, ranking fourth in Serie A for goals scored from open play, and their effectiveness from set pieces is also notable, keeping their scoring efficiency among the league leaders. In summary, it would be reasonable to expect Bologna to secure all three points at home and make a strong comeback.
Bologna‘s Last 5 Games: LWLDL
26-02-04 Bologna 0-3 AC Milan
26-01-30 Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 Bologna
26-01-25 Genoa 3-2 Bologna
26-01-23 Bologna 2-2 Celtic
26-01-18 Bologna 1-2 Fiorentina
Parma‘s Last 5 Games: LLDDW
26-02-01 Parma 1-4 Juventus
26-01-24 Atalanta 4-0 Parma
26-01-17 Parma 0-0 Genoa
26-01-11 Napoli 0-0 Parma
26-01-07 Lecce 1-2 Parma
Head-To-Head Record
25-12-05 Bologna 2-1 Parma
25-11-03 Parma 1-3 Bologna
25-02-22 Parma 2-0 Bologna
24-10-06 Bologna 0-0 Parma
21-02-08 Parma 0-3 Bologna
Prediction: Bologna home win