Serie A Regular Season - 30

Parma vs NS Cremonese

Stadio Ennio Tardini

Match Preview

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Futmetrix Verdict
45
Parma
vs
Cremonese
Sat, Mar 21 • 14:00 Italiano
⚡ Form 39
⚖️ Balance 81
🏆 Stakes 2
⭐ Stars 47
Desperation meets mid-table comfort in Parma.

Survival Instincts Tested at the Tardini

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Cremonese arrive desperate for a Serie A lifeline, but our modest overall assessment suggests this relegation dogfight promises more tension than technical brilliance.

The Setup

On March 21, 2026, survival is on the line for the visitors at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. Parma sit in a comfortable 12th place with 34 points, casting a stark contrast against a Cremonese side languishing in 18th on just 24 points. A dire Form rating tells the story of the away side's recent struggles, having failed to win in their last five league outings. However, Parma's own home woes—managing a mere three wins in fourteen attempts in front of their own fans—give the desperate visitors a genuine glimmer of hope.

While the overall Stakes score remains low from a league-wide perspective, this fixture means everything to Cremonese. A surprisingly high Balance rating suggests the gap between these teams on the pitch will be razor-thin. We are also tracking an intriguing duel between the sticks elevating the Stars appeal, as Edoardo Corvi faces off against an overworked Emil Audero. Meanwhile, Adrián Bernabé provides the creative spark for the hosts.

Key Battle

The match will be won or lost in the middle of the park. Parma’s fluid, possession-hungry midfield must find a way to dismantle a Cremonese defensive block that will sit deep, absorb pressure, and fight for every loose ball like their top-flight status depends on it.

Our Prediction

Parma 1-1 Cremonese. The hosts lack the killer instinct to put games to bed at the Tardini, while the visitors will grind out an ugly but vital point through sheer willpower and defensive stubbornness.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Only if you appreciate the gritty, high-pressure trenches of a desperate relegation scrap.

What's the predicted outcome?

A tense draw. Parma’s abysmal home record perfectly balances Cremonese’s dire overall winless streak.

Where are Parma and Cremonese in the league table?

Parma sit comfortably in 12th with 34 points. Cremonese are 18th, deep in trouble with 24 points.

What is Cremonese's current form?

Dismal. They remain winless in their last five matches, suffering four damaging defeats.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Adrián Bernabé is starring for Parma, boasting a 7.6 average rating and 1 goal in his last 3 matches.

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.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/05/2024 Parma 1 - 1 Cremonese Serie B Stadio Ennio Tardini
01/10/2023 Cremonese 1 - 2 Parma Serie B Stadio Giovanni Zini
15/02/2022 Cremonese 3 - 1 Parma Serie B Stadio Giovanni Zini
19/09/2021 Parma 1 - 2 Cremonese Serie B Stadio Ennio Tardini
20/01/2018 Cremonese 1 - 0 Parma Serie B Stadio Giovanni Zini
25/08/2017 Parma 1 - 0 Cremonese Serie B Ennio Tardini
05/05/2024
Serie B Stadio Ennio Tardini
01/10/2023
Serie B Stadio Giovanni Zini
15/02/2022
Serie B Stadio Giovanni Zini
19/09/2021
Serie B Stadio Ennio Tardini
20/01/2018
Serie B Stadio Giovanni Zini
25/08/2017
Serie B Ennio Tardini
Parma Win
Cremonese Win
Draw

Season Statistics

12
League Position
18
34
Points
24
20
Goals Scored
21
32
Goals Conceded
38

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 29 68 65 23 +42 DInter 1 - 1 Atalanta (14-03-2026)LAC Milan 1 - 0 Inter (08-03-2026)WInter 2 - 0 Genoa (28-02-2026)WLecce 0 - 2 Inter (21-02-2026)WInter 3 - 2 Juventus (14-02-2026)
2 AC Milan 28 60 44 20 +24 LLazio 1 - 0 AC Milan (15-03-2026)WAC Milan 1 - 0 Inter (08-03-2026)WCremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan (01-03-2026)LAC Milan 0 - 1 Parma (22-02-2026)DAC Milan 1 - 1 Como (18-02-2026)
3 Napoli 29 59 45 30 +15 WNapoli 2 - 1 Lecce (14-03-2026)WNapoli 2 - 1 Torino (06-03-2026)WHellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli (28-02-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Napoli (22-02-2026)DNapoli 2 - 2 AS Roma (15-02-2026)
4 Como 29 54 48 22 +26 WComo 2 - 1 AS Roma (15-03-2026)WCagliari 1 - 2 Como (07-03-2026)WComo 3 - 1 Lecce (28-02-2026)WJuventus 0 - 2 Como (21-02-2026)DAC Milan 1 - 1 Como (18-02-2026)
5 Juventus 29 53 51 28 +23 WUdinese 0 - 1 Juventus (14-03-2026)WJuventus 4 - 0 Pisa (07-03-2026)DAS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus (01-03-2026)LJuventus 0 - 2 Como (21-02-2026)LInter 3 - 2 Juventus (14-02-2026)
6 AS Roma 29 51 39 23 +16 LComo 2 - 1 AS Roma (15-03-2026)LGenoa 2 - 1 AS Roma (08-03-2026)DAS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus (01-03-2026)WAS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese (22-02-2026)DNapoli 2 - 2 AS Roma (15-02-2026)
7 Atalanta 29 47 40 27 +13 DInter 1 - 1 Atalanta (14-03-2026)DAtalanta 2 - 2 Udinese (07-03-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta (01-03-2026)WAtalanta 2 - 1 Napoli (22-02-2026)WLazio 0 - 2 Atalanta (14-02-2026)
8 Bologna 29 42 38 34 +4 WSassuolo 0 - 1 Bologna (15-03-2026)LBologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona (08-03-2026)WPisa 0 - 1 Bologna (02-03-2026)WBologna 1 - 0 Udinese (23-02-2026)WTorino 1 - 2 Bologna (15-02-2026)
9 Sassuolo 29 38 35 39 -4 LSassuolo 0 - 1 Bologna (15-03-2026)LLazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo (09-03-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta (01-03-2026)WSassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona (20-02-2026)WUdinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo (15-02-2026)
10 Lazio 28 37 28 28 0 WLazio 1 - 0 AC Milan (15-03-2026)WLazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo (09-03-2026)LTorino 2 - 0 Lazio (01-03-2026)DCagliari 0 - 0 Lazio (21-02-2026)LLazio 0 - 2 Atalanta (14-02-2026)
11 Udinese 29 36 33 42 -9 LUdinese 0 - 1 Juventus (14-03-2026)DAtalanta 2 - 2 Udinese (07-03-2026)WUdinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina (02-03-2026)LBologna 1 - 0 Udinese (23-02-2026)LUdinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo (15-02-2026)
12 Parma 29 34 21 36 -15 LTorino 4 - 1 Parma (13-03-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Parma (08-03-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Cagliari (27-02-2026)WAC Milan 0 - 1 Parma (22-02-2026)WParma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (15-02-2026)
13 Genoa 29 33 36 40 -4 WHellas Verona 0 - 2 Genoa (15-03-2026)WGenoa 2 - 1 AS Roma (08-03-2026)LInter 2 - 0 Genoa (28-02-2026)WGenoa 3 - 0 Torino (22-02-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Genoa (15-02-2026)
14 Torino 29 33 32 50 -18 WTorino 4 - 1 Parma (13-03-2026)LNapoli 2 - 1 Torino (06-03-2026)WTorino 2 - 0 Lazio (01-03-2026)LGenoa 3 - 0 Torino (22-02-2026)LTorino 1 - 2 Bologna (15-02-2026)
15 Cagliari 29 30 31 41 -10 LPisa 3 - 1 Cagliari (15-03-2026)LCagliari 1 - 2 Como (07-03-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Cagliari (27-02-2026)DCagliari 0 - 0 Lazio (21-02-2026)LCagliari 0 - 2 Lecce (16-02-2026)
16 Lecce 29 27 21 39 -18 LNapoli 2 - 1 Lecce (14-03-2026)WLecce 2 - 1 Cremonese (08-03-2026)LComo 3 - 1 Lecce (28-02-2026)LLecce 0 - 2 Inter (21-02-2026)WCagliari 0 - 2 Lecce (16-02-2026)
17 Fiorentina 28 25 30 42 -12 DFiorentina 0 - 0 Parma (08-03-2026)LUdinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina (02-03-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa (23-02-2026)WComo 1 - 2 Fiorentina (14-02-2026)DFiorentina 2 - 2 Torino (07-02-2026)
18 Cremonese 28 24 22 40 -18 LLecce 2 - 1 Cremonese (08-03-2026)LCremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan (01-03-2026)LAS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese (22-02-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Genoa (15-02-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese (09-02-2026)
19 Pisa 29 18 23 49 -26 WPisa 3 - 1 Cagliari (15-03-2026)LJuventus 4 - 0 Pisa (07-03-2026)LPisa 0 - 1 Bologna (02-03-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa (23-02-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 AC Milan (13-02-2026)
20 Hellas Verona 29 18 22 51 -29 LHellas Verona 0 - 2 Genoa (15-03-2026)WBologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona (08-03-2026)LHellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli (28-02-2026)LSassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona (20-02-2026)LParma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (15-02-2026)