Sassuolo vs Parma Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Sassuolo vs Parma Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 03, 2026 | MAPEI Stadium | Serie A | 14:00 GMT

It might be a new year, but for these Italian Serie A teams, there is no time to rest, with Sassuolo looking to start the year on the right foot and continue their bid for a European push, as they welcome relegation-threatened Parma to the MAPEI Stadium.

The hosts come into this game following a hard-earned draw with Bologna, while Parma come into this game in the best form they have had all season, winning two in their last three, beating rock bottom Fiorentina 1-0.

We are backing an open affair here to kick off the new year, with both sides attacking in an attempt to start off the new year on the right foot.

Key Betting Tip: BTTS at 1.87 odds on TalkSPORT bet represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from a both teams to score outlook. Although Parma only have 11 goals scored all season, they have shown promise in finding the net in recent weeks, as their strong current form could give them confidence to go out and show what they can do. They will be up against a strong side in Sassuolo, however, who have found the net six times in their last four games.

odds subject to change.

Alternative Tip: Parma Double Chance – 1.83 - there is some great looking odds from talkSPORT on this market. Speaking about Parma’s recent form could prove they have a solid chance in getting something out of this fixture. Their head-to-head form is also something to take note of, with Parma avoiding defeat in nine of their 13 meetings over the last 15 years.

Sassuolo vs Parma Lineups

Sassuolo Predicted XI (4-3-3): Arijanet Muric; Fali Cande, Tarik Muharemovic, Jay Idzes, Sebastian Walukiewicz; Ismael Kone, Nemanja Matic, Kristian Thorstvedt; Armand Lauriente, Andrea Pinamonti, Cristian Volpato.

Team News: Woyo Coulibaly will miss this clash due to participating in the AFCON, while Filippo Romagna, Edoardo Pieragnolo, Daniel Boloca and Domenico Berardi will also miss the fixture through injury.

Parma Predicted XI (4-3-3): Edoardo Corvi; Emanuele Valeri, Lautaro Valenti, Alessandro Circati. Sascha Britschgi; Oliver Sorensen, Mandela Keita, Adrian Bernabe; Jacob Ondrejka, Mateo Pellegrino, Adrian Benedyczak.

Team News: Parma won't be missing anyone because of the AFCON, but they will be without the injured Zion Suzuki, Abdoulaye N’Diaye and Matija Frigan who could all prove to be crucial misses.

Sassuolo vs Parma Current League Standings

After gaining promotion back in May last year, Sassuolo have endured a tough return to the top tier, losing three of their opening four games. They also had to endure a tough run towards the end of the year, playing the likes of Como, Fiorentina, Milan and Bologna, but they did manage come out of it losing just two games in their last five.

From the start of October until the end of November, Parma had an awful time domestically, going seven games without a win. Since that win in Verona, however, they have won three of their last six, and are now five points adrift of safety, and could go even further clear if they can win on Saturday.

Sassuolo vs Parma Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

Through the last 15 years, these sides have met on 13 occasions. This particular head-to-head seems quite close, but Parma have been the more successful side over the years, winning seven times in comparison to Sassuolo’s four.

• August 2, 2023: Parma 1-0 Sassuolo
• August 1, 2021: Parma 0-3 Sassuolo
• May 16, 2021: Parma 1-3 Sassuolo
• January 17, 2021: Sassuolo 1-1 Parma
• February 16, 2020: Sassuolo 0-1 Parma

Sassuolo and Parma: Recent Matches Analysis

Sassuolo Last 5 Matches:

• Sassuolo 1-1 Bologna (A)
• Sassuolo 0-1 Torino (H)
• Sassuolo 2-2 Milan (A)
• Sassuolo 3-1 Fiorentina (H)
• Sassuolo 0-2 Como (A)

As aforementioned, the past month has been tough in more ways than one. However, despite winning just five points in their last five games, Sassuolo are still just five points off Como in sixth, so if they can string some form together off the back of this game, they could easily find themselves in a battle for the European places.

Parma Last 5 Matches:

• Parma 1-0 Fiorentina (H)
• Parma 0-1 Lazio (H)
• Parma 1-0 Pisa (A)
• Parma 1-2 Bologna (A) - Coppa Italia
• Parma 0-2 Udinese (H)

As for Parma, they have found some good form since their cup upset at the hands of Bologna. They have looked relatively strong since then, winning two of their last three games, and they will hope for more positive results in the coming weeks as they hope to lengthen the gap between them and the drop zone.

Sassuolo vs Parma Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in both teams finding the target. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Sassuolo vs Parma Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.87 - Recent form suggests confidence in a high scoring game. With an 63.30% chance of both teams to score according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Sassuolo vs Parma

Andrea Pinamonti (Sassuolo): Pinamonti leads the way in terms of goals scored so far this season for Sassuolo. With six goal contributions found in all, he will need to step up and provide the goods this weekend with fellow leading top scorer Berardi missing out through injury.

Mandela Keita (Parma): The Belgian international has been in fine form for Parma so far. Despite not registering a single goal involvement so far this season, he has been their most consistent performer, gaining an average rating on fotmob of 7.02. Especially in recent weeks has the 23-year-old found great stead in the Parma side, earning upwards of a 7.8 rating in both of their recent wins.

Sassuolo vs Parma Match Facts

Referee: Ermanno Feliciani.

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: DAZN at 14:00 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Reggio Emilia, Italy, the MAPEI Stadium can hold up to just over 23,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed for this clash, with this clash having much at stake for both sides.

Sassuolo vs Parma: Final Prediction

Sassuolo 2-1 Parma