Serie A Matchday 17 | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma
Parma host Fiorentina on Saturday in a Serie A clash that pits relegation anxiety against Champions League aspirations. The Crociati sit 16th with just 14 points, two clear of the drop zone, while La Viola occupy fifth place on 30 points and trail the top four by three. For Fabio Pecchia’s men, the Tardini must become a fortress. For Raffaele Palladino’s side, collecting points from fixtures like this is non-negotiable.
Stakes on the Line
Fiorentina arrive with momentum and firepower. Moise Kean has scored in four consecutive Serie A matches, spearheading a team that recently dismantled Udinese 5-1. Parma, meanwhile, have dropped the most points from winning positions in the division this season (12), a statistic that encapsulates their struggle to close out games.
Head-to-Head Favors the Visitors
History at this venue tells a story of tight contests. In the last six meetings at the Tardini, Parma have won just once, with three draws and two Fiorentina victories. The overall record across the last 10 encounters reads 2-5-3 in favor of the Viola. Notably, both teams have found the net in seven of their last eight meetings.
Home Form: Parma’s Struggles
Parma’s home form over their last three matches reads W0-D1-L2, averaging 0.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per game. They have failed to score in two of those three fixtures. Their last six overall (W1-D2-L3) shows only one win, against Genoa, with a goals-per-game average of just 1.00.
Away Form: Fiorentina Flying
Fiorentina’s last six overall stands at W4-D1-L1, scoring 2.17 goals per game while conceding just 1.00. On the road, their last three away results (W2-D0-L1) include wins at Torino and Como, averaging 1.67 goals scored per game.
Tactical Hinge
Fiorentina’s high man-to-man press will look to suffocate Parma’s build-up, but the hosts’ vertical 4-2-3-1 can punish any lapses. The key battle: Dennis Man on the right against Robin Gosens, whose attacking runs leave space behind for Parma’s pacey wingers to exploit on the counter.
Team News
Parma are without Adrian Bernabé (thigh) and Mateusz Kowalski (ACL). Bernabé’s absence creates a creativity void in midfield. Fiorentina miss Albert Gudmundsson through suspension and Danilo Cataldi through injury. Without Gudmundsson’s spark, Andrea Colpani or Lucas Beltran must step up to feed Kean.
Probable XIs (4-2-3-1)
- Parma: Suzuki; Coulibaly, Delprato, Balogh, Valeri; Estevez, Sohm; Man, Cancellieri, Mihaila; Bonny
- Fiorentina: De Gea; Dodo, Ranieri, Pongracic, Gosens; Adli, Mandragora; Colpani, Beltran, Sottil; Kean
Numbers to Watch
- 4: Kean’s consecutive scoring streak in Serie A
- 7 of 8: Recent meetings where both teams scored
- 12: Points Parma have dropped from winning positions this season
Where to Watch
DAZN (Italy), Paramount+ (US), TNT Sports (UK). Kickoff: 12:30 PM
