Parma host Bologna in Serie A matchweek 11 at the Tardini
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The gist
Parma, 16th on 8 points, host 9th-placed Bologna in Serie A's matchweek 11 at the Stadio Tardini.
Both won last time out; Bologna have taken three of the last five meetings.
Background
Parma and Bologna are two Italian clubs in Serie A, the top division of Italian football. Parma are managed by Alberto Gilardino and sit 16th with 8 points after 10 games; Bologna, coached by Raffaele Palladino, are 9th on 14 points. Bologna have won three straight since Palladino replaced Domenico Tedesco in the dugout, while Parma arrive after a 3-0 away win at Atalanta that lifted them out of the relegation zone. The two clubs have met 50 times, with Bologna holding a slight edge of 16 wins to Parma's 14.
How it unfolded
- Feb 22, 2025Parma beat Bologna 2-0 at home in Serie A.
- Feb 8, 2026Bologna beat Parma 1-0 at home in their most recent meeting.
- Oct 29, 2026Parma confirmed away-section tickets for the 7 November fixture would go on sale the following Monday at €25, with Bologna-province residents restricted to away-section tickets and a valid fidelity card.
- Oct 31, 2026Bologna beat Monza 2-1 in their previous league match.
- Nov 2, 2026Parma won 0-3 away at Atalanta, with Simone Lontani scoring his fifth goal of the season.
- Nov 4, 2026Luca Zufferli of Udine was appointed referee for the Parma vs. Bologna match.
- Nov 5, 2026Bologna trained tactically two days before the away fixture, with Lorenzo De Silvestri and Jay Enem training separately.
- Nov 7, 2026Parma and Bologna meet at the Stadio Ennio Tardini in matchweek 11 of Serie A 2026/27, kicking off at 18:00 CET.
Key terms
- Serie A
- The top professional association football league in Italy, established in 1929 and operating with promotion and relegation to Serie B.
- relegation zone
- Moved down to a lower division after finishing among the worst teams in a league season.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Goal.com notes Bologna have won three in a row and stepped up a gear since Raffaele Palladino replaced Domenico Tedesco in the dugout.
- Analysts
- Goal.com describes Parma's 3-0 win at Atalanta as a historic away win that lifted them out of the relegation zone to eight points.