Parma vs Fiorentina — Match Preview
A massive relegation six-pointer takes place at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Saturday, 27 December 2025. Fiorentina, who have spent the entire season in crisis, finally broke their duck with a stunning 5–1 hammering of Udinese last weekend. That result has breathed new life into La Viola, who remain bottom (20th) but are now within touching distance of the pack. Parma (16th, 14 points) are looking over their shoulders nervously. After a narrow 0–1 loss to Lazio, Fabio Pecchia’s men know that a defeat here would drag them right back into the danger zone and allow Fiorentina to close the gap to just two points.
Parma vs Fiorentina — Match Info
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 17)
- Venue: Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma (Capacity: 27,906)
- Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
- Kickoff: 15:00 CET | 14:00 GMT | 09:00 ET
- Referee: Marco Guida (ITA)
Parma vs Fiorentina — Match Stakes
Parma (16th — 14 pts):
- Win → Moves to 17 pts; creates a massive 8-point buffer to Fiorentina and eases relegation fears
- Draw → Maintains the 5-point gap; keeps Fiorentina at arm’s length
- Loss → Disaster; gap shrinks to 2 points, dragging Parma firmly into the bottom three fight
Fiorentina (20th — 9 pts):
- Win → Moves to 12 pts; secures back-to-back wins for the first time and reignites survival hopes
- Draw → A decent away point, but time is running out to escape the drop zone
- Loss → Momentum from the 5-1 win evaporates; likely anchors them to the bottom for the winter break
Parma vs Fiorentina — Team News
Parma:
- Suzuki Z. — Out (Broken Hand – Starting GK Missing)
- Circati A. — Out (Sprained Ankle)
- Bernabé A. — Questionable (Thigh – Late fitness test)
- Del Prato E. — Questionable (Muscle fatigue)
- Hernani — Out (Thigh Injury)
- Goalkeeper Crisis: With Zion Suzuki out, Edoardo Corvi is expected to continue in goal.
Fiorentina:
- Ranieri L. — Out (Suspended – Yellow Cards)
- Gosens R. — Out (Hamstring Injury)
- Kean M. — Available (Scored brace vs Udinese; fully fit)
- Gudmundsson A. — Available (Key Creator)
- Pongracic M. — Questionable (Muscle tightness)
Parma vs Fiorentina — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Parma
- 13/12 — 0–1 vs Lazio (Serie A)
- 08/12 — 1–0 vs Pisa (Serie A)
- 04/12 — 1–2 vs Bologna (Coppa Italia)
- 29/11 — 0–2 vs Udinese (Serie A)
- 23/11 — 2–1 vs Verona (Serie A)
Fiorentina
- 21/12 — 5–1 vs Udinese (Serie A)
- 19/12 — 0–1 vs Lausanne (UECL)
- 14/12 — 1–2 vs Verona (Serie A)
- 11/12 — 2–1 vs Dynamo Kyiv (UECL)
- 06/12 — 1–3 vs Sassuolo (Serie A)
Parma vs Fiorentina — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 13/04/2025 — Fiorentina 0–0 Parma (Serie A)
- 17/08/2024 — Parma 1–1 Fiorentina (Serie A)
- 07/12/2023 — Fiorentina 2–2 Parma (Coppa Italia – Fiorentina won on pens)
- 20/07/2023 — Fiorentina 1–1 Parma (Friendly)
- 07/03/2021 — Fiorentina 3–3 Parma (Serie A)
Parma vs Fiorentina — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Parma (4-2-3-1)
Corvi; Coulibaly, Balogh, Osorio, Valeri; Keita, Sohm; Man, Mihaila, Cancellieri; Bonny
Fiorentina (4-3-2-1)
De Gea; Dodo, Comuzzo, Moreno, Biraghi; Bove, Cataldi, Adli; Colpani, Gudmundsson; Kean
Parma vs Fiorentina — Impact Bench
Parma: Almqvist (Pace vs tired legs), Benedyczak (Goal threat)
Fiorentina: Beltran (Energy upfront), Sottil (Direct dribbling)
Parma vs Fiorentina — Tactical Analysis
Parma
Fabio Pecchia’s side struggles to score (only 10 goals all season). Without Adrian Bernabé controlling the midfield tempo, they rely heavily on Dennis Man and Valentin Mihaila to create magic on the wings. Against a confident Fiorentina, they might sit deeper and look to counter, hoping to exploit the space behind Fiorentina’s attacking full-backs, Dodo and Biraghi.
Fiorentina
The 5–1 win over Udinese was a tactical masterclass from Raffaele Palladino. Moise Kean finally looked lethal, and the switch to a more aggressive 4-3-2-1 allowed Gudmundsson freedom in the “hole.” They will try to dominate possession at the Tardini. The absence of Luca Ranieri at the back is a worry, but David De Gea has been their player of the season and will need to organize a makeshift defense.
Parma vs Fiorentina — Key Battles
- Kean vs Balogh — In-form striker vs physical center-back
- Man vs Biraghi — Pace mismatch on the flank; Biraghi must be disciplined
- Sohm vs Adli — Battle for midfield control
- Corvi vs Gudmundsson — Backup GK facing Serie A’s trickiest playmaker
Parma vs Fiorentina — Spotlight Players
Parma — Dennis Man
The Romanian winger is Parma’s only consistent spark. With the team struggling for goals, he needs to take responsibility and drive at Fiorentina’s defense to win fouls or create chances.
Fiorentina — Moise Kean
After a brace last week, Kean is the man of the moment. His physical hold-up play and newfound confidence make him the clear danger man. If he scores early, Fiorentina could run away with it.
Parma vs Fiorentina — Prediction
Parma 1–2 Fiorentina
Momentum is everything in football. Fiorentina finally have it after months of misery. Parma are struggling to find the net and are missing their starting goalkeeper. While the Tardini is a tough place to go, Fiorentina’s attack has woken up, and they should have just enough quality to secure a vital away win.
Parma vs Fiorentina — Betting Insights
- Fiorentina to Win (Draw No Bet) — Value Pick
- Over 2.5 Goals — Likely (Recent H2H history is high scoring)
- Both Teams to Score — YES
Parma vs Fiorentina — Where to Watch
- Italy: DAZN
- USA: Paramount+
- UK: TNT Sports
Parma vs Fiorentina — FAQs
Q: When is the Parma vs Fiorentina match?
A: The match kicks off on Saturday, 27 December 2025, at 15:00 CET.
Q: Is Zion Suzuki playing for Parma?
A: No. The Japanese goalkeeper is out with a broken hand.
Q: Who won the last meeting?
A: The last meeting ended in a 0–0 draw in April 2025.
Q: Is Moise Kean fit?
A: Yes, and he is in form, having scored two goals in the last match.
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