Atalanta face Parma, chasing Europe

Atalanta and Parma face off at the New Balance Arena. The hosts were held to a draw by Pisa last week after putting together a three-game winning streak, and they are now eager to keep climbing the table to stay in the European race. Parma, meanwhile, come into the match after two goalless draws against Napoli and Genoa, and are keen to move away from the bottom of the standings.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There are 33 official matches in Bergamo between the two teams: 18 Atalanta victories (the latest 3-0 in Serie A 2020/21), 9 draws (the latest 1-1 in Serie A 2011/12) and 6 Emilian victories (the latest 2-3 in Serie A 2024/25).

Since 2014/15, in the matches between Parma and Atalanta only one victory for the Crociati: the 2-3 on the last matchday of the 2024/25 championship. Record of 8 Orobici victories and 2 draws.

DID YOU KNOW?

Parma team that benefits from the highest number of opponent expulsions (5) in Serie A 2025/26.

Parma is the team that has totalled most 0-0 (5) in Serie A 2025/26. Specifically, the Ducali are coming off two goalless draws, against Napoli and Genoa. For Parma 198 minutes have passed since the last goal scored (Pellegrino at 72' of Lecce-Parma 1-2) and 269' since the last goal conceded (Stulic at 1' of Lecce-Parma 1-2).

COACHES and PLAYERS

Palladino ex of the matchday: he played for Parma 76 official matches, scoring 13 goals in two spells, from January 2011 to January 2012 and subsequently in the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons.

Mateo Pellegrino (50) is the player who has committed most fouls in Serie A 2025/26.

Mateo Pellegrino (3) is the player who has scored most headed goals in Serie A 2025/26, like Leo Østigård.

DISCIPLINE 

Suspended: none 

Cautioned: De Roon (Atalanta); Delprato (Parma)

REFEREE

SACCHI J.L. (PERETTI – BIANCHINI) IV: MASSIMI, VAR: NASCA, AVAR: MARINI

UPCOMING MATCHES

Como-Atalanta (Sunday February 1st, 15.00 CET)

Parma-Juventus (Sunday February 1st, 20.45 CET)

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