Serie A Regular Season - 2

Parma 1 - 1 FT Atalanta

Stadio Ennio Tardini

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Futmetrix Verdict
43
FT
Sat, Aug 30
Italiano
Parma
1-1
Atalanta
⚡ Intensity 39
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 51
Late Cutrone strike rescues Parma point

Late Cutrone Strike Rescues Point for Parma Against Atalanta

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A high-stakes finish at the Tardini saw two winless sides share the spoils after a tactical battle exploded into life in the final ten minutes.

Tactical Grind at the Tardini

The early exchanges at **Stadio Ennio Tardini** were defined by structural discipline rather than attacking flair. An Intensity rating of 6.2 reflected a cagey opening where neither side was willing to commit too many bodies forward. Parma relied heavily on the defensive leadership of Alessandro Circati, who produced an outstanding performance to stifle the visitors' front line. At the other end, Atalanta edged possession with 54%, directed largely by the experienced Marten de Roon. De Roon’s ability to disrupt play and recycle the ball kept the hosts under sustained pressure, yet clear-cut chances remained at a premium as the first half concluded without a breakthrough, leaving the home crowd restless.

Pasalic Breaks the Deadlock

The match finally found its spark in the second half as the managers turned to their benches to break the Balance of the game. The introduction of N. Krstovic proved pivotal for the visitors, adding a physical presence that Parma struggled to contain. In the 79th minute, the breakthrough arrived: Krstovic turned provider, delivering a precise ball for Mario Pasalic to clinicaly slot home. Pasalic’s movement into the box was the deciding factor in a game that had been starved of goalmouth action. At that moment, it appeared Gian Piero Gasperini’s side had done enough to secure their first three points of the season, leaving the Gialloblu facing a daunting uphill struggle in the closing stages.

Cutrone’s Instant Impact

With the Stakes increasing as the clock ticked down, Parma manager Fabio Pecchia made a desperate throw of the dice by introducing P. Cutrone in the 81st minute. The substitution paid dividends almost instantly. In the 85th minute, just four minutes after entering the pitch, Cutrone seized on a loose ball in the area to fire home a dramatic equalizer. The goal completely shifted the momentum, turning the final minutes into a frantic end-to-end scramble. Despite the late surge in energy, neither side could find a winner. The 1-1 result keeps both teams in the lower half of the table, prolonging their search for a debut victory in what is shaping up to be a challenging early-season period for both clubs.

Key Questions

Did Parma deserve the late equalizer?

Yes, Parma's resilience and immediate attacking response after conceding showed the necessary spirit to earn a point in a very tight contest.

How did substitute Mario Pasalic change the game?

Pasalic provided the clinical edge Atalanta lacked, scoring a high-quality goal and proving to be the most effective offensive threat on the pitch.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
46%
54%
Parma 46%
Atalanta 54%
Shots
7
11
Parma 7
Atalanta 11
Shots on Target
3
3
Parma 3
Atalanta 3
Expected Goals (xG)
0.68
0.81
Parma 0.68
Atalanta 0.81
Passes
345
420
Parma 345
Atalanta 420
Pass Accuracy
78%
80%
Parma 78%
Atalanta 80%
Corners
1
2
Parma 1
Atalanta 2
Fouls
8
15
Parma 8
Atalanta 15
Yellow Cards
2
2
Parma 2
Atalanta 2
Red Cards
0
0
Parma 0
Atalanta 0

Match Events

HT
56' 🔄 P. Almqvist G. Oristanio
N. Zalewski D. Zappacosta 🔄 64'
G. Scamacca N. Krstovic 🔄 64'
D. Maldini K. Sulemana 🔄 65'
Isak Hien 🟨 75'
77' 🟨 Lautaro Valenti
M. Pasalic (N. Krstovic) 79'
81' 🔄 M. Keita C. Ordonez
81' 🔄 O. Sorensen P. Cutrone
85' P. Cutrone
G. Scalvini M. Brescianini 🔄 88'
90'+2 🔄 A. Bernabe N. Estevez
90'+4 🟨 Gaetano Oristanio
Marten de Roon 🟨 90'+4
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Parma

Goalkeepers
Z. Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
E. Del Prato
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Circati
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
4
Blocks
L. Valenti
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
M. Lovik
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bernabe
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Keita
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
E. Valeri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
P. Almqvist
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
O. Sorensen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
M. Pellegrino
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
E. Corvi
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Rinaldi
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Balogh
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Britschgi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Troilo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Estevez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ordonez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Plicco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Oristanio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Benedyczak
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Begic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Djuric
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Cutrone
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating

Atalanta

Goalkeepers
M. Carnesecchi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Scalvini
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
40%
Duel Win %
I. Hien
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Djimsiti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
R. Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. De Roon
MAGNET
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
61
Passes
10
Duels
M. Pasalic
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
N. Zalewski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
C. De Ketelaere
MAGNET
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
41
Passes
9
Duels
D. Maldini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
65
Entry
G. Scamacca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
F. Rossi
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Sportiello
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ahanor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Bonfanti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Zappacosta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Samardzic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Brescianini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Krstovic
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
26
Minutes
7
Rating

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
30/08/2025 Parma 1 - 1 Atalanta Serie A Stadio Ennio Tardini
25/05/2025 Atalanta 2 - 3 Parma Serie A Gewiss Stadium
23/11/2024 Parma 1 - 3 Atalanta Serie A Stadio Ennio Tardini
04/08/2024 Parma 4 - 1 Atalanta Friendlies Clubs
09/05/2021 Parma 2 - 5 Atalanta Serie A Stadio Ennio Tardini
06/01/2021 Atalanta 3 - 0 Parma Serie A Gewiss Stadium
30/08/2025
1 - 1
Serie A Stadio Ennio Tardini
25/05/2025
2 - 3
Serie A Gewiss Stadium
23/11/2024
1 - 3
Serie A Stadio Ennio Tardini
04/08/2024
4 - 1
Friendlies Clubs
09/05/2021
2 - 5
Serie A Stadio Ennio Tardini
06/01/2021
3 - 0
Serie A Gewiss Stadium
Parma Win
Atalanta Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Napoli 2 6 3 0 +3 WNapoli 1 - 0 Cagliari (30-08-2025)WSassuolo 0 - 2 Napoli (23-08-2025)
2 Juventus 2 6 3 0 +3 WGenoa 0 - 1 Juventus (31-08-2025)WJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (24-08-2025)
3 Cremonese 2 6 5 3 +2 WCremonese 3 - 2 Sassuolo (29-08-2025)WAC Milan 1 - 2 Cremonese (23-08-2025)
4 AS Roma 2 6 2 0 +2 WPisa 0 - 1 AS Roma (30-08-2025)WAS Roma 1 - 0 Bologna (23-08-2025)
5 Udinese 2 4 3 2 +1 WInter 1 - 2 Udinese (31-08-2025)DUdinese 1 - 1 Verona (25-08-2025)
6 Inter 2 3 6 2 +4 LInter 1 - 2 Udinese (31-08-2025)WInter 5 - 0 Torino (25-08-2025)
7 Lazio 2 3 4 2 +2 WLazio 4 - 0 Verona (31-08-2025)LComo 2 - 0 Lazio (24-08-2025)
8 AC Milan 2 3 3 2 +1 WLecce 0 - 2 AC Milan (29-08-2025)LAC Milan 1 - 2 Cremonese (23-08-2025)
9 Como 2 3 2 1 +1 LBologna 1 - 0 Como (30-08-2025)WComo 2 - 0 Lazio (24-08-2025)
10 Bologna 2 3 1 1 0 WBologna 1 - 0 Como (30-08-2025)LAS Roma 1 - 0 Bologna (23-08-2025)
11 Atalanta 2 2 2 2 0 DParma 1 - 1 Atalanta (30-08-2025)DAtalanta 1 - 1 Pisa (24-08-2025)
12 Fiorentina 2 2 1 1 0 DTorino 0 - 0 Fiorentina (31-08-2025)DCagliari 1 - 1 Fiorentina (24-08-2025)
13 Cagliari 2 1 1 2 -1 LNapoli 1 - 0 Cagliari (30-08-2025)DCagliari 1 - 1 Fiorentina (24-08-2025)
14 Pisa 2 1 1 2 -1 LPisa 0 - 1 AS Roma (30-08-2025)DAtalanta 1 - 1 Pisa (24-08-2025)
15 Genoa 2 1 0 1 -1 LGenoa 0 - 1 Juventus (31-08-2025)DGenoa 0 - 0 Lecce (23-08-2025)
16 Parma 2 1 1 3 -2 DParma 1 - 1 Atalanta (30-08-2025)LJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (24-08-2025)
17 Lecce 2 1 0 2 -2 LLecce 0 - 2 AC Milan (29-08-2025)DGenoa 0 - 0 Lecce (23-08-2025)
18 Verona 2 1 1 5 -4 LLazio 4 - 0 Verona (31-08-2025)DUdinese 1 - 1 Verona (25-08-2025)
19 Torino 2 1 0 5 -5 DTorino 0 - 0 Fiorentina (31-08-2025)LInter 5 - 0 Torino (25-08-2025)
20 Sassuolo 2 0 2 5 -3 LCremonese 3 - 2 Sassuolo (29-08-2025)LSassuolo 0 - 2 Napoli (23-08-2025)