Sassuolo vs Parma – Pre-Match Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson model rates Sassuolo at 48%, yet other data sources diverge — this Sassuolo vs Parma fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
✍️ Match Preview
Match Analysis
Sassuolo host Parma at in Serie A, Regular Season - 16. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 20 December 2026 at 17:30 UTC.
Form Guide
Sassuolo — All Games: 4W 1D 5L from 10 Serie A outings this season, averaging 1.30 points per game. Last five: L L L L W. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Sassuolo have played only a handful of Serie A games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Sassuolo's home record at : 7W 0D 3L from 10 Serie A appearances (2.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 2.10 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.30 — Sassuolo are significantly better at than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Parma stand at 3W 2D 5L from 10 Serie A matches — 1.10 PPG. Last five: L L W L L. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. Parma have played only a handful of Serie A games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in Serie A this season, Parma have posted 3W 2D 5L from 10 away outings — 1.10 PPG. Away from home they average 0.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Sassuolo 1.30 PPG, Parma 1.10 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 2 previous meetings, Sassuolo have won 0, Parma 1, with 1 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 1.5 per contest from 2 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 24 May 2026, ended 0–1 with Parma winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.5 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading Patterns
Sassuolo in-play and half-time data (40 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 90% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
Parma in-play and half-time data (40 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 45% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 30% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 25% of games (away games); they fail to score in 45% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sassuolo 55% versus Parma 38%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sassuolo 58% | Parma 28%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sassuolo 1.42 xG and Parma 0.95 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sassuolo attack 1.153 / defence 1.012 | Parma attack 0.763 / defence 1.055. League average goals — home 1.167 / away 1.233. Data: 40 Sassuolo games / 40 Parma games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Sassuolo 48% | Draw 27% | Parma 25%. Fair-value odds: Sassuolo 2.08 | Draw 3.70 | Parma 4.00. Sassuolo hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 42% | BTTS probability 47% | Total xG 2.37. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 58% — total xG of 2.37 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 47% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Sassuolo as the most likely outcome at 48% — moderate model lean. With a 27% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Sassuolo offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.37 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 42% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 47% on No. Form rates corroborate: Sassuolo 50% | Parma 20% BTTS from recent games.
The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (40 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sassuolo vs Parma | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 16 | Venue: • Kick-off: Sunday 20 Dec 2026, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sassuolo 48% | Draw 27% | Parma 25% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 42% | BTTS 47% | xG Sassuolo 1.42 / Parma 0.95 • Poisson strength factors: Sassuolo attack 1.153 / def 1.012 | Parma attack 0.763 / def 1.055 | league avg home 1.167 / away 1.233 • Poisson stance: Sassuolo (48%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.42
Sassuolo xG
Expected Goals
0.95
Parma xG
47%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
42%
Over 2.5
22%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sassuolo vs Parma kick off?
Sassuolo vs Parma is scheduled to kick off at 17:30 on Sunday 20 December 2026.
What competition is Sassuolo vs Parma part of?
Sassuolo vs Parma is a Regular Season - 16 fixture in the Serie A (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Sassuolo vs Parma?
Our statistical model gives Sassuolo a 48% chance of winning, Parma a 25% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Sassuolo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sassuolo vs Parma?
Our model estimates a 47% probability that both Sassuolo and Parma will score (BTTS).
Will Sassuolo vs Parma have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 42%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sassuolo and Parma?
Record (2 meetings): Sassuolo 0W | Draws 1 | Parma 1W.
What form are Sassuolo and Parma in?
Sassuolo (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-L-L-L-W. Parma (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-L-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Sassuolo's attacking strength (1.15x league average) is weighed against Parma's defensive record (1.05x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.42. The same calculation in reverse, Parma's attack versus Sassuolo's defence, projects 0.95 expected goals for the visitors.
The sample (40/40 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.3%. Close behind: 1-0 (11.6%), 0-0 (11.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sassuolo Win
48%
2.09
27%
3.72
25%
3.96
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.2%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.6%
Draw
2 – 0
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.42
Sassuolo xG
Total xG
2.37
0.95
Parma xG
2.09
48%
Home win
3.72
27%
Draw
3.96
25%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
42%
Over 2.5
2.38
58%
Under 2.5
1.72
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
47%
BTTS Yes
2.15
53%
BTTS No
1.87
Clean Sheet
39%
2.59
24%
4.14
Win to Nil
18%
5.41
6%
16.38
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.3 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.2 | 12.6 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sassuolo vs Parma?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.3%.
How many goals are Sassuolo and Parma expected to score?
The model projects 1.42 expected goals for Sassuolo and 0.95 for Parma, a combined total of 2.37.
How confident is the prediction model for Sassuolo vs Parma?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Sassuolo come into this having played 40 games, going 15W 7D 18L for 1.30 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-L-L-W. It's still early in the season for Sassuolo, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Parma sit at 1.12 PPG from 40 outings (11W 12D 17L), a run that reads L-L-W-L-L across their last five. It's still early in the season for Parma, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Sassuolo on 1.30 PPG, Parma on 1.12. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Sassuolo's home form reads 10W 2D 8L across 20 games on their own ground, a 1.60 PPG return.
Away from home, Parma have taken 1.20 points per game from 20 outings (6W 6D 8L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Sassuolo come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Sassuolo are averaging 1.23 goals scored and 1.32 conceded per game recently; Parma are on 0.70 scored and 1.23 conceded.
Last 40 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sassuolo
Early Season
Parma
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sassuolo and Parma in coming into this match?
Sassuolo have gone 15W 7D 18L in their last 40 games (1.30 PPG), while Parma have gone 11W 12D 17L in their last 40 (1.12 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sassuolo at home or Parma away?
Sassuolo's home record (1.60 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sassuolo at home: 1.60 PPG; Parma away: 1.20 PPG.
Have Sassuolo or Parma been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sassuolo have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, Parma in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
2 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to January 2026. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 24 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Sassuolo
1
Draws
1
Parma
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sassuolo and Parma?
From 2 meetings on record, Sassuolo have won 0, Parma have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Sassuolo and Parma last play each other?
They last met on 24 May 2026, when Parma 1-0 Sassuolo.
Who has won more matches between Sassuolo and Parma?
Parma have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Sassuolo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 90% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time.
Parma see a goal before the break in 45% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sassuolo 50%, Parma 30% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 60% (Sassuolo) and 25% (Parma).
On the defensive side: Parma in 40%; Sassuolo have failed to score in 30% of games; Parma in 50%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sassuolo home games / Parma away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sassuolo play Parma?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Sassuolo's recent matches and 30% of Parma's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sassuolo vs Parma usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 60% of Sassuolo's recent games and 25% of Parma's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sassuolo and Parma tend to score early?
Sassuolo have had a goal before half-time in 90% of their recent matches, Parma in 45% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
The match report will be available once the game has finished.