Bologna welcome Parma to the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Thursday in the Coppa Italia, with both teams looking to get to the next round of the competition.
The home side are in exceptional form heading into this cup game, with an unbeaten run in their last five games, having four wins and one draw. They have gone on to win three games in a row, but their winning streak came to an end following a 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Cremonese.
Conversely, the Gialloblu have picked up the pace in their last three games, with back-to-back wins and a draw. However, they also stumbled to a 2-0 home defeat to Udinese, ending their two-game winning streak, heading into this cup clash.
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Bologna vs Parma prediction: Home team to win
Key statistics
- The first-half has been won by Bologna in three of their last five encounters.
- Bologna have won three of their last five meetings with Parma.
- Three of their last five games have ended with over 2.5 goals scored.
Correct score prediction: Bologna 3-1 Parma
The recent results and form show that Bologna are the stronger of the two teams and we expect the home side to secure a comfortable win. The Rossoblu have established a fantastic run of form, scoring goals consistently, especially at their home ground.
We believe that the home team's attacking depth and solid defence will prove too much for the visitors and we are predicting a straightforward 3-1 victory for Bologna in this Coppa Italia game.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Bookmakers tip Bologna to win
- Home: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.6%
- Draw: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- Away: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Looking at the odds given to both teams, Bologna are strongly favoured with 1.48 odds, giving them a 67.6% chance of winning. Parma sit as underdogs at 7.00 odds (14.3%), while the draw is rated at 4.20 odds (23.8%). It totally shows that the home team have a big advantage in claiming a victory in this encounter.
Most recent head-to-head: Record favours the home side
Looking at their recent records, the last five competitive meetings between Bologna and Parma have clearly shown Bologna's recent dominance in this tie. This sequence of results includes three victories for Bologna, one draw and just one win for Parma.
The most recent match, played in 2025, ended in a 3-1 away win for Bologna. Although in the first leg of this tie, Parma claimed a comfortable 2-0 home victory, Bologna’s recent form ensures they enter this game with a winning edge.
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Bologna preview: Injury troubles in the team
Ahead of this cup tie, Bologna are facing an injury issue and the manager, Vincenzo Italiano, will be looking to rotate his team to avoid further injuries. As it stands, Martin Vitik, Lukasz Skorupski and Remo Freuler are all sidelined due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Ravaglia (GK), Holm, Lucumi, Heggem, Lykogiannis, Moro, Ferguson, Orsolini, Fabbian, Rowe & Dallinga
Last five fixtures
- 01.12.25 – Bologna 1–3 Cremonese
- 27.11.25 – Bologna 4–1 Salzburg
- 22.11.25 – Udinese 0–3 Bologna
- 09.11.25 – Bologna 2–0 Napoli
- 06.11.25 – Bologna 0–0 Brann
Parma preview: Multiple injury concerns
Parma face several absences as well, with Abdoulaye N'Diaye, Zion Suzuki, Alessandro Circati and Matija Frigan all unavailable for selection due to injuries. Due to the absences, manager Carlos Cuesta will need to adjust his lineup for this game.
Predicted lineup: Guaita (GK), Delprato, Troilo, Valenti, Britschgi, Estevez, Cremaschi, Lovik, Oristanio, Almqvist & Pellegrino
Last five fixtures
- 29.11.25 – Parma 0–2 Udinese
- 23.11.25 – Verona 1–2 Parma
- 14.11.25 – Parma 2–1 Mantova
- 08.11.25 – Parma 2–2 AC Milan
- 02.11.25 – Parma 1–3 Bologna
Player to watch: Riccardo Orsolini
Riccardo Orsolini is the standout player to look out for in this game, as he represents the primary threat from the Bologna side. The winger is enjoying excellent form this season and has been crucial in providing goals and assists for the team.
This season, Orsolini has scored six goals and provided one assist, showcasing his importance in the final third. His influence in attack will play a key role in ensuring Bologna progresses to the next round of the cup.