A low-scoring game could decide the fate of the three points: Parma vs Torino prediction
The seventh-round Serie A clash between Parma and Torino will take place on October 19, 2026, at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. The hosts are three points behind their opponents and have won just one league match so far, while Torino have picked up seven points in their last four games and are gradually recovering from their disappointing start to the season.
Parma: the attack is still lacking a cutting edge
Alberto Gilardino began his tenure at Parma with a difficult away trip to the reigning champions, and his side predictably went down 3-0 to Inter. The San Siro hosts had already scored three times by the half-hour mark, after which Parma managed to stabilize the game and avoid an even heavier defeat. Now the new coach will take charge of his first league match in front of the home supporters and will look to build on the success achieved under his predecessor in the 2-1 win over Genoa.
The hosts’ main problem lies in their creativity. Parma have scored just four goals — the worst record in Serie A — while averaging only 2.6 shots on target per match. At the same time, the team have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven consecutive games, leaving Gilardino searching for solutions at both ends of the pitch. Injuries to Pontus Almqvist, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Nesta Elfeji add to his problems.
Torino: results are gradually improving
After a poor start, Ignazio Abate’s side have begun collecting points more regularly. Torino have earned seven points from their last four league games, beating Fiorentina and Udinese while also drawing with Bologna. In their previous match, Sandro Kulenovic proved decisive, needing just three minutes after coming on to score the winning goal.
The visitors also have a psychological edge in the head-to-head record. Torino have lost just one of their last seven Serie A meetings with Parma, and they thrashed their opponents 4-1 in March. That said, Torino’s attacking consistency is far from ideal as well: Giovanni Simeone is still without a goal in the current league campaign, while the team remain among the worst in the division for shots on target.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Parma have scored just four goals in six Serie A matches.
- Torino have picked up seven points in their last four league games.
- Torino have lost just one of their last seven Serie A matches against Parma.
One goal could decide it all: Parma vs Torino prediction
Both teams rank among the worst in Serie A for shots on target and getting the ball into the opposition penalty area, so an open game looks unlikely. Parma will try to play more cautiously at home after their heavy defeat to Inter, but their attacking problems still appear too serious.
Torino are not known for their prolific scoring, but they are currently collecting points more effectively and look more confident in decisive moments. Given their current form and strong head-to-head record, the visitors have a slight edge, and the outcome could well be decided by a single well-taken shot.
