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Bologna travel to Parma on Saturday, 7 November, aiming for a fourth consecutive Serie A victory after an impressive turnaround under Raffaele Palladino.
The visitors have also won their last three away league games, but Parma have renewed confidence following a stunning 3-0 victory on Atalanta.
With Gilardino's side showing greater defensive resilience, a close Emilia-Romagna derby could interrupt Bologna's winning streak without derailing their recovery.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Parma vs Bologna key stats
- Bologna have won four of their last five Serie A matches, including three consecutive victories.
- Parma have recorded back-to-back league clean sheets against Udinese and Atalanta.
- Bologna have won three straight away league fixtures, scoring eight goals in the process.
- Parma have scored just three goals in five home Serie A matches this season.
- Simone Lontani has scored three of Parma's eight league goals this season.
Parma vs Bologna preview: Can Bologna make it four wins in a row?
Parma vs Bologna — Tale of the Tape
| Parma | vs | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | 9th |
| 8 | Points | 14 |
| 8 | Goals For | 14 |
| 15 | Goals Against | 13 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 15th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 5th (A) |
Parma head into this derby 15th in Serie A with eight points, but Monday's victory in Bergamo offered a much-needed boost after a difficult October.
The 3-0 win over Atalanta ended a four-match winless sequence and followed a goalless draw against Udinese, giving Alberto Gilardino consecutive clean sheets.
Simone Lontani struck Parma's third goal in Bergamo and has emerged as a valuable attacking option, alongside either David Romero or El Bilal Touré in the likely front two.
Scoring remains a concern for the hosts, who have managed only eight league goals this season and just three across five games at the Tardini.
Gilardino is expected to retain a 3-5-2 formation, although Adrián Bernabé's thigh injury could force another midfield adjustment against the in-form visitors.
Bologna's outlook has improved markedly after four wins in five league outings lifted Raffaele Palladino's side into ninth place with 14 points.
Their latest victory was a 2-1 home comeback against Monza, following away wins at Cagliari and AC Milan that underlined their growing attacking confidence.
A 4-2 success at San Siro was particularly striking, yet Bologna have managed only one clean sheet in their opening ten Serie A fixtures.
Palladino has options behind the striker, including Bernardeschi and Cambiaghi, while Holm remains sidelined and Piccoli's fitness should be reassessed before kick-off.
The visitors' away momentum makes them favourites, but Parma's renewed organisation and home advantage could be enough to keep this derby level.
Parma vs Bologna form guide & betting tips
| Parma | vs | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
LLLDW | Form | WLWWW |
| 4 | Points | 12 |
| 14th | Form Table | 4th |
| 4 | Goals For | 11 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 7 |
LLLDW | Form (All Comps) | WLWWW |
Whispers predicts: Parma 1-1 Bologna
A 1-1 draw looks a credible outcome, with Bologna's stronger form counterbalanced by Parma's improved defending after successive shutouts.
Our Hot Tip is Draw (X) at 3.50, a higher-risk selection that could reward those expecting Bologna's winning run to meet resistance at the Tardini.
The safer alternative is Double Chance X2 at 1.20, reflecting Bologna's three consecutive away wins and Parma's limited attacking output at home.
We also favour Parma Under 1.5 Team Goals at 1.23, as the hosts have scored more than once in only two of their ten league matches.
> Draw (X) at 3.50 | Likelihood: Possible
> Double Chance X2 at 1.20 | Likelihood: High
> Parma Under 1.5 Team Goals at 1.23 | Likelihood: High