Parma vs Sassuolo probable lineups, H2H, and prediction — May 24, 2026
In the final round of the Italian Serie A, Parma will face Sassuolo. The match will take place at the Ennio Tardini on Sunday, May 24, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 Central European Time. I’m leaning towards a bet on goals in this fixture.
Parma looking to calmly close a tough season
This 2025/26 season has been a challenging and inconsistent one for Parma. The team has often struggled in attack—with the lowest scoring tally among all clubs outside the relegation zone after 37 rounds.
Heading into the final matchday, the club sits 13th with 42 points, enjoying a comfortable cushion above their pursuers. The Crusaders have achieved their main goal: securing Serie A status for next season.
Their recent form, however, hasn’t been particularly convincing. Parma comes into the Sassuolo clash off defeats to Como, Roma, and Inter. At times, they look organized on the pitch, but inconsistency remains their biggest enemy.
Finishing issues are especially apparent in attack. Parma often creates few chances and is forced to play as pragmatically as possible. Home advantage remains a factor, but the team has actually picked up more points away than at Ennio Tardini.
Sassuolo solidifies mid-table status in first season after return
Sassuolo are enjoying a much more stable campaign. After returning to Serie A, they adapted quickly and have settled comfortably in mid-table. With one game left, the Neroverdi are 11th on 49 points and cannot finish any lower.
The visitors’ recent form is quite solid. Over their last five outings, they’ve collected seven points: sensational wins over Milan and Como, a draw with Fiorentina, and defeats to Lecce and Torino.
Throughout the season, Sassuolo have consistently played open, attacking football. Quick transitions from defense to attack are key, and the leadership of Pinamonti and Berardi up front has been vital.
For the visitors, this match is about final placement and finishing the season on a high. Fabio Grosso’s side cannot drop below 11th, but also can’t climb higher than ninth.
Probable lineups
- Parma: Suzuki, Circati, Troilo, Valenti, Valeri, Delpato, Ordoñez, Keita, Caviglia, Pellegrino, Strefezza.
- Sassuolo: Turati, Koulibaly, Felipe, Muharemovic, Garcia, Matic, Kone, Thorstvedt, Laurienté, Berardi, Nzola.
Key facts & H2H
- Heading into the final round, Sassuolo are 11th with 49 points, while Parma are 13th with 42.
- The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Parma have scored just 27 goals in 37 matches—one of the lowest tallies among Serie A teams.
- Both teams have found the net in three of their last five head-to-head encounters.
Prediction
This season finale has no bearing on either team’s fate. With no pressure from the result, expect both sides to play with freedom. I’m predicting an entertaining and open game, and my bet is on the total goals over 2.
