Inter vs Parma, first Scudetto match point

One or three points will start the celebrations. Inter host Parma with the chance to secure the Scudetto in front of their fans. Parma, however, will be eager to spoil the party: having already guaranteed survival thanks to victories over Udinese and Pisa, the Ducali are chasing a third straight win as they aim to finish inside the top ten.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There have been 33 official matches between the two sides in Milan: the Nerazzurri have won 18 (most recently 3-1 in the 2024/25 Serie A season), there have been 12 draws (most recently 2-2 in the 2020/21 Serie A season) and the Crociati have won three (most recently 0-1 in the 2018/19 Serie A season).

The clash between Inter and Parma could decide the Scudetto for the second time in the Nerazzurri’s history: the previous occasion dates back to 18 May 2008, the final matchday of the 2007/08 Serie A season, when Parma lost 0-2 to Inter at the Tardini thanks to a brace from Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Ducali were condemned to their first-ever relegation to Serie B.

Inter have won just once in their last seven home matches against Parma: a 3-1 victory on 6 December 2024 in Serie A. The record is completed by five draws (including one in the 90th minute, with a 2-1 win in extra time in the 2022/23 Coppa Italia) and one defeat.

Inter have conceded in seven consecutive home matches against Parma: the Nerazzurri’s last clean sheet dates back to 21 April 2013, Inter 1-0 Parma.

Inter are on a run of nine consecutive positive results in all competitions against Parma: five wins and four draws (including one in the 90th minute, with a 2-1 victory in extra time in the 2022/23 Coppa Italia).

Since the 2015/16 season, among the players currently in the Inter and Parma squads, the top scorers in matches (at San Siro and the Tardini) are Marcus Thuram and Federico Dimarco, with three goals each.

DID YOU KNOW?

Inter are on a run of 7 consecutive positive results (4 wins, 3 draws and 19 goals scored): their last defeat was on 8 March, Milan 1-0 Inter.

Inter are the 2025/26 Serie A side with the most goals scored by substitutes (12).

Inter are the 2025/26 Serie A side with the most goals scored in the first 15 minutes of matches (11, alongside Como and Juventus), in the final 15 minutes of the first half (12, alongside Milan), in the first 15 minutes of the second half (14) and in the final 15 minutes (18).

Facing the team with the fewest red cards received (Inter, 0) and the team with the most red cards received (Parma, 7) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Facing the two teams in the 2025/26 Serie A season that attempt the most crosses from set-pieces (Inter 271 and Parma 264).

Parma are the team in the 2025/26 Serie A season who have taken the fewest penalties (2, alongside Cagliari and Lecce).

Parma have kept a clean sheet for 210 minutes: the last goal they conceded came in the 60th minute of the 1-1 draw between Parma and Napoli on 12 April, scored by McTominay.

Parma are on a run of four consecutive positive results (two wins and two draws): this is their second-best run in this league (surpassed only by a run of five between February and March 2026).

COACHES and PLAYERS

Second official meeting between Cristian Chivu and Carlos Cuesta: in their only previous encounter, the first-leg fixture, the Nerazzurri manager secured a 2-0 victory at the Tardini.

Cristian Chivu is the match’s former player: he managed Parma for 13 matches last season, recording 3 wins, 7 draws and 3 defeats, and securing survival at the end of the season.

Ange-Yoan Bonny is the former player of the day: he wore the Parma shirt 117 times, scoring 15 goals and winning the 2023/24 Serie B title. It is the club for which he has made the most appearances at professional level.

Marcus Thuram scores against Torino: the Nerazzurri striker’s 12th goal in this league campaign. Behind Donyell Malen (11) and level with Nikola Krstovic, he is the second-highest scorer (8) in Serie A for the 2026 calendar year. This is also the Frenchman’s second-best season of his career in terms of goals (17) across all competitions: his record stands at 18, set in 2024/25, again with Inter.

Gaetano Oristanio, the match’s former player: he came through the Nerazzurri youth ranks from 2016 to 2021, though he never made an appearance for the first team.

Nesta Elphege on target against Pisa: the French striker’s second goal in Serie A. He hadn’t scored in consecutive competitive matches since November 2025 (Amiens 2-3 Grenoble and Grenoble 2-1 Rodez, Ligue 2).

DISCIPLINE 

Suspended: none 

Cautioned: Akanji (Inter); Britschgi, Nicolussi Caviglia (Parma)

REFEREE

BONACINA (PRETI – PALERMO) IV: MASSIMI, VAR: MARINI, AVAR: DI PAOLO

UPCOMING MATCHES

Lazio-Inter (Saturday May 9th, 18.00 CEST)

Parma-Roma (Sunday May 10th, 18.00 CEST)

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