Parma vs Turin: preview
We have the forecasts for the match between Parma and Turin in the context of the seventh round of Serie A 2026/27. "Parma" will play its first home match, facing the progressive "Turin", coached by Inazio Abate.
Key moments
Parma
1. "Parma" started under Giarlino with a big defeat
Since the end of September, Parma players have been working under the direction of Alberto Giarlino. In addition to the friendly match during the international break, the Crusaders visited "Internazionale" — 0:3. There is nothing surprising about the goal difference and the 0.3 xG. Although subconsciously there are questions about the attack: now "Inter" does not score only out of laziness. The test of the pen was predictable, but the next match with "Turin" is a fight for points. Parma now has four points, and ahead is a tight group of teams competing for the relegation zone.
2. Elfeg is injured, Bernaabe will come on in the first minutes
In the first match — against "Inter" — the new coach Alberto Giarlino already showed the transition to the 3-5-2 formation with two strikers: Nestor Elfej and El-Bilal Ture. Elfej finished out due to injury, so the candidates for the second forwards are Simone Lontani and David Romero — it is not ruled out that both will come on at the same time. The most awaited return is that of Adrián Bernaabe, playmaker. The Spaniard has not appeared in Parma's starting lineup since the summer (match against "Juventus" and could leave the club in winter), but the coach is not worried: he needs a midfield player capable of different tasks, so the bet will be on Mandela Keta, Adrián Bernaabe and Giovanni Fabiana.
3. Does confidence return through home matches?
The home match against "Turin" will be Alberto Giarlino's return to "Ennio Tardini". At the start of the striker Alberto's career, he shot at "Parma", so his arrival is a special event. It will surely be celebrated by the team's fans in the stadium, but it is important that Parma starts moving up without delays. The conditions are good: in the current season all points are earned at home. Overall, the atmosphere is favorable: four wins, three draws and three defeats in ten home matches. The new coach — a new story, but Parma has good home matches against "Turin": two wins, two draws and only one defeat.
Turin
1. Turin has its second league win
While Alberto Giarlino adapts to Parma, Inazio Abate is actively working in Turin. The task of returning the team to the strong mid-table zone of Serie A is complicated by numerous difficulties. But the second league win — against "Udinese" (2:1) — is a good sign for the team and personally for the coach, who is closely watched by Urbano Cairo. The three points were not earned without luck at the moment of Sandro Kulenovic's goal, but overall Turin was sharper than the opponent.
2. 4-4-2 — new twist in Abate's tactical search
In this season, the Turin coach keeps the forefront of Serie A in terms of tactical changes. Abate has already adapted schemes with three central defenders, and now switched to a pure 4-4-2. This change is largely related to the great talent of the current "Buffalo" — Alessio Caccamani. The winger by nature, the young player takes on the entire flank and additional defensive responsibilities. The formation with four defenders gives more freedom forward.
But Turin's questions are not limited to Caccamani. Right back Nicola Fortini is injured, and Rafik Belghali and Nathan Paterson do not inspire confidence. With 4-4-2 there is also space for a second pure striker. Sandro Kulenovic scored two goals in the last two matches, coming on as a substitute, but Abate's choice is Giovanni Simeone and Chi Adams.
3. Turin progresses in defensive actions
In the first matches against "Milan" and "Sassuolo" (both 1:2) there were many questions about Turin's defense: the team allowed many shots and threats to their goalposts. But throughout the season a progress has been seen that led to a draw with "Bologna" (1:1) and a win over "Udinese" (2:1). Now Turin allows far fewer opportunities for opponents to create dangerous moments. This is also seen in the statistics: the team is among the top five for expected goals conceded (7.45 xGA), and the real indicator does not deviate — seven goals conceded.
Approximate positions
3-5-2 4-4-2 4-4-240 Corvi 37 Troilo 34 Carlos Santos 15 del Prado 14 Valeri 80 Fabiana 10 Bernaabe 16 Keta 27 Brichgi 76 Lontani 9 Romero 20 Perry 2 Paterson 15 Comuzzo 23 Coco 13 Rodriguez 10 Vlasich 8 Mandragora 21 Braganza 77 Caccamani 18 Simeone 19 Adams
Betting forecasts
In three of five games between the teams, goals were exchanged. OY — yes for 1.98.
Four consecutive games in direct encounters in Parma ended with a higher total. TB 2.5 for 2.39.
Prediction
Parma vs Turin 19.10.2026 22:45
"Parma" played its first match under Alberto Giarlino abroad against "Inter", and both the game and the result turned out to be predictably disastrous. But the real quest for points begins with the home match against "Turin", and Alberto expects a special return to "Ennio Tardini", where the striker began his great career in Italy. "Turin" has not lost in the last two matches, and with "Udinese" Inazio Abate's players achieved their second league win (2:1). Abate, as an ambitious coach, does not stop at what has been achieved, constantly changing tactical arrangements. Questions about the forwards are reduced, progress in defense becomes more evident — therefore "Turin" heads to Parma with at least a draw.
Prediction: 1-1
