Parma vs Cremonese: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | 1 September 2026

Parma vs Cremonese prediction: Parma 2-0 Cremonese.

Match Details

• Fixture: Parma vs Cremonese
• Competition: Coppa Italia
• Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026
• Venue: Stadio Tardini
• Prediction: Parma 2-0 Cremonese

Match Preview

Parma and Cremonese temporarily leave their Serie A problems behind when they meet in the second round of the Coppa Italia.

Both clubs are pointless after two league matches and neither has scored in Serie A, making the cup a potentially useful reset even if domestic survival remains the larger priority.

Parma have at least shown signs of competitiveness. They tested Juventus for more than an hour and already eliminated Catania in this competition, with young forward Simone Lontani scoring twice.

Cremonese’s situation feels more fragile. They have managed only one shot on target across 180 league minutes, while Marco Giampaolo is already facing pressure after a poor end to last season carried into the new campaign.

Parma Analysis

Parma’s attacking problem is obvious, but their overall structure has been more convincing than the results suggest. Cuesta can rotate without completely changing the team’s identity, and the competition offers an opportunity for Romero, Lontani and other forwards to play with less league pressure. Home advantage should also encourage a more assertive approach.

Cremonese Analysis

Cremonese’s biggest issue is chance creation. The attack has not generated enough shots, while confidence has dropped quickly. Bonazzoli and Nasti may receive another opportunity, but Giampaolo needs more forward running from midfield and cleaner service into the box if Cremo are to threaten.

Head-to-Head

The source preview focuses more on the clubs’ current struggles than on a detailed recent head-to-head pattern, so current squad depth and confidence are more useful indicators here.

Form and Recent Context

Both teams have lost their first two league games without scoring. Parma and Cremonese did, however, both win their Coppa Italia first-round ties.

Tactical Battle

Parma should look to move the ball more quickly and use width to stretch Cremonese’s back line. Cremonese are likely to remain compact and hope the tie stays level long enough for pressure to shift onto the hosts. An early Parma goal would substantially change the dynamic.

Team News

Parma

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia is ruled out with a groin injury. Dominik Drobnic could retain his place after an encouraging debut, while David Romero is pushing Simone Lontani and the other forwards for a start.

Cremonese

Tommaso Barbieri, Federico Baschirotto and David Stuckler are fitness doubts. Morten Thorsby is awaiting a transfer and Michele Collocolo continues to struggle with a muscle issue. Marco Giampaolo may reshuffle his attack.

Predicted Lineups

Parma: Corvi; Britschgi, Valenti, Drobnic, Valeri; Sorensen, Konate, Fabbian; Almqvist, Romero, Lontani.

Cremonese: Agazzi; Folino, Bianchetti, Luperto; Lickunas, Gerli, Berti, Vandeputte, Pezzella; Bonazzoli, Nasti.

Betting Tips

Full-time result: Parma to win.

Double chance: Parma or Draw.

Both teams to score: No.

Over/Under: Under 3.5 goals.

Correct score: Parma 2-0 Cremonese.

No bookmaker odds are attached because none were supplied.

Score Prediction

Parma 2-0 Cremonese.

Hot Stat

Cremonese have recorded only one shot on target across their first 180 minutes of league football.

Final Analysis

Neither side arrives with attacking confidence, but Parma have looked the more balanced team and possess stronger depth for rotation. At home, they should create enough to progress without needing a high-scoring performance. Parma 2-0 is the preferred score.