Bologna vs. Parma: Derby dell'Emilia at lunchtime

The Derby dell'Emilia between Bologna and Parma sees both teams fighting for crucial points, not just for regional bragging rights. Vincenzo Italiano’s side have won only once in their last 11 matches and come into the clash on the back of three consecutive defeats, the latest against AC Milan, which has seen them slip far away from the European places. Seven points below, Parma have lost their last two games – against Atalanta and Juventus – edging dangerously closer to the relegation zone.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The official precedents between the two teams in Bologna are 25: record of 10 Bologna victories (the latest 2-1, in Coppa Italia last 4 December), 10 draws (the latest 0-0, in Serie A 2019/20) and 5 Parma victories (the latest 1-2, in Serie A 2012/13).

Parma has not won at the Dall'Ara since 22 December 2012, 2-1 in Serie A with goals by Valdes and Sansone, after provisional Rossoblù lead with Sorensen.

DID YOU KNOW?
The historic match par excellence at the Dall'Ara is that of 18 June 2005, when Parma won the second leg of the relegation playoff, 2-0, condemning Bologna to Serie B, who had won the first leg at the Tardini, 1-0. The goals of the Ducali survival were signed by Cardone and Gilardino.

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

COACHES and PLAYERS

Mateo Pellegrino at 6 goals scored in this Serie A: the Argentine is the top scorer of Parma. His goals have been worth 10 of the 23 points that Parma has collected until today.

No player has won more tackles in Serie A than Mandela Keita (47, like Locatelli).

DISCIPLINE 

Suspended: none

Cautioned: Cambiaghi, Ferguson, Freuler (Bologna); Circati, Delprato, Nicolussi Caviglia (Parma)

REFEREE

COLLU (BERTI – LAUDATO) IV: LA PENNA, VAR: GHERSINI, AVAR: MAGGIONI,

UPCOMING MATCHES

Torino-Bologna (Sunday February 18, 18.00 CET)

Parma-Verona (Sunday February 15, 15.00 CET)

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