Sassuolo v Parma prediction
Team pages: Sassuolo · Parma · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Sassuolo v Parma, Serie A on Sun, 20 Dec 2026 17:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Sassuolo host Parma in Serie A on Sunday 20 December (kick-off 17:30 UK).
The key numbers
Parma have scored four goals, the fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Sassuolo have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of Sassuolo’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Sassuolo’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Sassuolo have five wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.13 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.13. Sassuolo have scored 12 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Sassuolo have conceded 14 goals, the fifth-most of the 20 clubs.
Five of Parma’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in four of Parma’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). Away from home, Parma have one win, no draws and five defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 0.50 points per game, scoring 0.33 and conceding 1.67. Parma have conceded 13 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Sassuolo are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Sassuolo (13th) and Parma (19th) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Sassuolo the stronger side, 118 rating points above Parma (Sassuolo 1532, Parma 1414, after at least 197 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 24 May 2026, finished Parma 1–0 Sassuolo.
Team news
Sassuolo have four names on the availability list: D. Boloca (out, Muscle Bruise), E. Pieragnolo (out, Jumpers Knee), Fali Candé (out, Jumpers Knee) and Y. Paz (out, Jumpers Knee) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-21. Predicted Sassuolo XI (4-3-3): A. Murić, J. Doig, S. Cinquegrano, F. Leysen, D. Ćaleta-Car, N. Matić, D. Bakola, K. Thorstvedt, A. Laurienté, K. Bowie, S. Esposito — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Darryl Bakola (5.4 per match over eight appearances, three assists) and Vasilije Adžić (4.5 per match over seven appearances, four goals and one assist) have been Sassuolo’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sassuolo (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Darryl Bakola averages 1.9 key passes per 90 over 577 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last eight appearances. Vasilije Adžić averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 626 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Parma XI (3-4-2-1): E. Corvi, M. Troilo, E. Del Prato, D. Carlos, M. Keita, E. Valeri, S. Britschgi, A. Bernabé, V. Sierro, C. Ordoñez, E. Touré — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Mariano Troilo (3.5 per match over eight appearances) and Emanuele Valeri (3.3 per match over nine appearances) have been Parma’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Parma (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Mariano Troilo averages 1.5 tackles per 90 over 715 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last eight appearances. Emanuele Valeri averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 732 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Serie A
- Head-to-head (last 6): Sassuolo 1 · draws 2 · Parma 3 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Sassuolo 1W 2D 2L · Parma 1W 1D 3L
Sassuolo v Parma (Serie A): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Sassuolo for / against | Line | Parma for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.5 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.25 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.63 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.5 for · 16.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 for · 6.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.25 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Sassuolo
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kieron Bowie n 8 | 30.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 | — |
| S. Cinquegrano n 7 | 78.7 | 1.5 | 1.3 | — |
| A. Ghion n 8 | 45.4 | 1.5 | 2.7 | — |
| S. Cinquegrano n 3 | 87.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | — |
| S. Esposito n 8 | 65.8 | 1.4 | 2.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kieron Bowie n 8 | 30.3 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| A. Laurienté n 8 | 82.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| D. Berardi n 8 | 64.8 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| K. Thorstvedt n 8 | 46.8 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| B. Domínguez n 8 | 23.5 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasilije Adžić n 8 | 53.8 | 1 | 0 |
| Kieron Bowie n 8 | 30.3 | 0.7 | 0 |
| D. Bakola n 8 | 72.1 | 0 | 0.5 |
| B. Domínguez n 8 | 23.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| C. Volpato n 8 | 59.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Lipani n 8 | 32.3 | 4.2 |
| I. Van der Brempt n 8 | 48.4 | 4 |
| D. Bakola n 8 | 72.1 | 3.9 |
| Rafael Obrador n 8 | 52.5 | 2.1 |
| A. Ghion n 8 | 45.4 | 2 |
Parma
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ousmane Diallo n 4 | 23.3 | 3.9 | 2.9 | — |
| Abdou Konate n 4 | 51.3 | 2.6 | 0.9 | — |
| Vincent Sierro n 8 | 60.6 | 1.9 | 1.1 | — |
| A. N'Diaye n 8 | 63.8 | 1.8 | 1.6 | — |
| D. Drobnic n 4 | 78.8 | 1.7 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Romero n 8 | 50.6 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| S. Lontani n 8 | 58.6 | 2.5 | 1 |
| E. Touré n 8 | 71.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| G. Fabbian n 8 | 47.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| M. Frigan n 8 | 28 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Almqvist n 8 | 18.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| S. Lontani n 8 | 58.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| David Romero n 8 | 50.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| N. Elphege n 8 | 41.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
| E. Touré n 8 | 71.4 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Abdou Konate n 4 | 51.3 | 2.6 |
| C. Ordoñez n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 |
| Mandela Keita n 8 | 73.5 | 2 |
| A. N'Diaye n 8 | 63.8 | 1.8 |
| P. Almqvist n 8 | 18.4 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Corvi n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
| G. Daffara n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Sassuolo v Parma — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-24 Parma 1–0 Sassuolo
- 2026-01-03 Sassuolo 1–1 Parma
- 2021-05-16 Parma 1–3 Sassuolo
- 2021-01-17 Sassuolo 1–1 Parma
- 2020-02-16 Sassuolo 0–1 Parma
- 2019-09-25 Parma 1–0 Sassuolo
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Sassuolo and Parma?
- In their last 6 meetings, Sassuolo won 1, Parma won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sassuolo and Parma?
- Recent form — Sassuolo 1W 2D 2L; Parma 1W 1D 3L.
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