Serie A Gameweek 3

Parma 1 - 1 FT Monza

Stadio Ennio Tardini

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
25
FT
Sun, Sep 6
Italiano
Parma
1-1
Monza
⚡ Intensity 20
⚖️ Balance 44
🏆 Stakes 6
🎲 Upset 10
Super-sub Lontani rescues point for Parma.

Win Probability

  • Parma 37%
  • Draw 31%
  • Monza 32%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Spoils Shared at the Tardini in Early Basement Battle

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A gritty, tense draw provided both struggling sides with their first point of the campaign, though neither truly seized the initiative when it mattered most.

Early Nerves and Breakthrough

The early-season Stakes were unmistakably high at Stadio Ennio Tardini, with both Parma and Monza staring down the barrel of three consecutive defeats to open their respective campaigns. The opening exchanges were highly disjointed and fractured, characterised by a remarkable 32 combined fouls as neither side wanted to blink first in this high-pressure environment. The visitors edged possession with 54 percent of the ball, looking noticeably more cohesive and threatening whenever they ventured into the final third. Their calculated patience eventually paid dividends in the 38th minute of the contest. Ricardo Mangas delivered a brilliantly weighted pass to locate Jay Robinson, who finished cleanly with a clinical strike to silence the anxious home crowd. It was a well-worked offensive sequence that entirely broke the fragile Balance of the half, sending the away side into the tunnel with a precious advantage.

The Managerial Masterstroke

Knowing that another painful defeat would undoubtedly sound early alarm bells around the club, the home side simply had to respond after the interval. The true turning point of the afternoon arrived straight from the manager's bench when Simone Lontani was introduced in the 55th minute, specifically tasked with injecting some much-needed Intensity into a previously toothless attack. The tactical substitution proved to be an immediate and decisive masterstroke. By the 60th minute, Lontani had already found the back of the net with a wonderful effort, drawing his team level and entirely shifting the emotional momentum of the fixture. The "super sub" completely altered the attacking dynamic on the pitch, turning a previously disjointed offensive display into a genuine sustained threat, and forcing the visiting defenders aggressively onto their heels just when they thought they were comfortable.

A Frustrating Stalemate

The final half-hour ultimately devolved into a gritty and tense war of attrition rather than providing a spectacular showcase of flowing football. S. Birindelli was exceptional for the visitors throughout this crucial period, dictating play with three outstanding key passes, but his teammates' severe wastefulness in front of goal ultimately proved costly. Despite firing off 16 total shots compared to the home side's modest tally of seven, the visitors completely lacked the clinical edge required to seal all three points. There was very little Upset Factor remaining by the time the referee called time; a 1-1 draw accurately reflects the current tactical limitations of both struggling squads. While finally getting off the mark in the league standings provides a slight sliver of relief, this lack of cutting edge will leave both managers with plenty of long nights ahead.

Key Questions

How did substitute S. Lontani change the game?

Lontani entered the pitch in the 55th minute and provided an immediate attacking spark for Parma, scoring the vital equalising goal just five minutes later.

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%
Monza 54%
Shots
7
16
Parma 7
Monza 16
Shots on Target
3
5
Parma 3
Monza 5
Expected Goals (xG)
0.70
1.73
Parma 0.70
Monza 1.73
Passes
344
409
Parma 344
Monza 409
Corners
6
3
Parma 6
Monza 3
Fouls
16
16
Parma 16
Monza 16
Yellow Cards
2
2
Parma 2
Monza 2
Red Cards
0
0
Parma 0
Monza 0

Match Events

Jay Robinson (Ricardo Mangas) ⚽ 38'
45' 🔄 ↓ Diego Carlos ↑Lautaro Valenti
45' 🔄 ↓ Christian Ordóñez ↑Vincent Sierro
45' 🔄 ↓ Giovanni Fabbian ↑Matija Frigan
HT
↓ Omari Forson ↑Andrea Colpani 🔄 54'
55' 🔄 ↓ José David Romero ↑Simone Lontani
60' ⚽ Simone Lontani
↓ Dany Mota ↑Leonardo Colombo 🔄 62'
66' 🟨 Mandela Keita
Leonardo Colombo 🟨 68'
77' 🔄 ↓ Sascha Britschgi ↑Pontus Almqvist
↓ Eddy Kouadio ↑Adam Bakoune 🔄 81'
↓ Andrea Carboni ↑Yvan Maye 🔄 81'
↓ Jay Robinson ↑Mathis Mout 🔄 81'
83' 🟨 Pontus Almqvist
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Parma

Goalkeepers
Edoardo Corvi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Enrico Del Prato
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Michele Troilo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Carlos
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sascha Britschgi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Emanuele Valeri
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Christian Ordoñez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Mandela Keita
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovanni Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
José David Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
El Bilal Touré
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won

Monza

Goalkeepers
Demba Thiam
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Ricardo Mangas
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lorenzo Lucchesi
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eddy Kouadio
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Andrea Carboni
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Samuele Birindelli
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Michael Folorunsho
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Jay Robinson
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Dany Mota
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Omari Forson
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/15/2025 Monza 1 - 1 Parma Serie A U-Power Stadium
12/28/2024 Parma 2 - 1 Monza Serie A Stadio Ennio Tardini
03/02/2022 Monza 1 - 1 Parma Serie B U-Power Stadium
10/17/2021 Parma 0 - 0 Monza Serie B Stadio Ennio Tardini
03/15/2025
1 - 1
Serie A U-Power Stadium
12/28/2024
2 - 1
Serie A Stadio Ennio Tardini
03/02/2022
1 - 1
Serie B U-Power Stadium
10/17/2021
0 - 0
Serie B Stadio Ennio Tardini
Parma Win
Monza Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 AS Roma 3 9 10 1 +9 WAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)WLecce 0 - 4 AS Roma (31-08-2026)WAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (24-08-2026)
2 Inter 3 9 8 3 +5 WInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)WCagliari 0 - 1 Inter (30-08-2026)WInter 4 - 1 Monza (22-08-2026)
3 Lazio 3 9 4 1 +3 WUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)WLazio 1 - 0 Genoa (30-08-2026)WBologna 0 - 1 Lazio (24-08-2026)
4 Como 3 7 7 3 +4 WGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)WNapoli 1 - 2 Como (30-08-2026)DUdinese 1 - 1 Como (22-08-2026)
5 AC Milan 3 7 5 2 +3 DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)WAC Milan 2 - 0 Venezia (28-08-2026)WTorino 1 - 2 AC Milan (23-08-2026)
6 Juventus 3 7 4 1 +3 DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (29-08-2026)WFrosinone 0 - 1 Juventus (23-08-2026)
7 Frosinone 3 6 6 3 +3 WFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)WFiorentina 0 - 3 Frosinone (29-08-2026)LFrosinone 0 - 1 Juventus (23-08-2026)
8 Atalanta 3 6 4 3 +1 LAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 0 Bologna (31-08-2026)WAtalanta 2 - 1 Sassuolo (23-08-2026)
9 Cagliari 3 6 2 1 +1 WCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)LCagliari 0 - 1 Inter (30-08-2026)WParma 0 - 1 Cagliari (22-08-2026)
10 Sassuolo 3 4 5 5 0 DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Torino (29-08-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Sassuolo (23-08-2026)
11 Udinese 3 4 5 5 0 LUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)WMonza 2 - 3 Udinese (29-08-2026)DUdinese 1 - 1 Como (22-08-2026)
12 Napoli 3 3 5 5 0 LInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)LNapoli 1 - 2 Como (30-08-2026)WGenoa 0 - 2 Napoli (22-08-2026)
13 Torino 3 3 4 5 -1 WFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Torino (29-08-2026)LTorino 1 - 2 AC Milan (23-08-2026)
14 Lecce 3 3 2 5 -3 LCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)LLecce 0 - 4 AS Roma (31-08-2026)WVenezia 0 - 2 Lecce (23-08-2026)
15 Bologna 3 1 2 4 -2 DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 0 Bologna (31-08-2026)LBologna 0 - 1 Lazio (24-08-2026)
16 Parma 3 1 1 4 -3 DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (29-08-2026)LParma 0 - 1 Cagliari (22-08-2026)
17 Monza 3 1 4 8 -4 DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)LMonza 2 - 3 Udinese (29-08-2026)LInter 4 - 1 Monza (22-08-2026)
18 Venezia 3 0 2 7 -5 LFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)LAC Milan 2 - 0 Venezia (28-08-2026)LVenezia 0 - 2 Lecce (23-08-2026)
19 Genoa 3 0 1 7 -6 LGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)LLazio 1 - 0 Genoa (30-08-2026)LGenoa 0 - 2 Napoli (22-08-2026)
20 Fiorentina 3 0 1 9 -8 LFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)LFiorentina 0 - 3 Frosinone (29-08-2026)LAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (24-08-2026)

Find your next match faster.

Honest match ratings. Find what is worth watching—without the clutter.

Bookmark this page

This page updates as new matches arrive.

Keep these picks handy.

Press Ctrl+D, then confirm in your browser.

Viewed labels stay on this device. We don't receive your reading history.

Keep Futmetrix handy

Honest match ratings. Find what is worth watching—without the clutter.