PARMA, Italy (Interstat) — Two Italian clubs heading in opposite directions meet Friday when Parma hosts Cagliari in a Serie A match at the Stadio Ennio Tardini.

Parma (10-8-6) enters with momentum, fresh off a stunning 1-0 road victory over defending champion AC Milan last Sunday. That result extended its unbeaten run to three matches (2-0-1), a stretch that also includes wins over Verona and Bologna. The club has found a formula for gritty, low-scoring success, with four of its last five victories being by a single goal.

Cagliari (7-8-9), meanwhile, is mired in a slump, winless in its last four league outings (0-2-2). It is coming off a scoreless draw with Lazio but suffered consecutive 2-0 losses to Lecce and AS Roma prior. The club’s attack has gone cold, failing to score in three of its last four matches.

The visitors will look to recent history for confidence. In the season’s first meeting on Sept. 13, Cagliari defeated Parma 2-0 at home. Cagliari also boasts a notable result from January, a 1-0 victory at Juventus.

Parma’s form at the Tardini has been strong, with just one loss in its last five home fixtures. Cagliari’s road form is a concern, with only one win in its last five away from Sardinia.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw. The projection underscores the defensive resilience both sides have shown at times this season, but also hints at Cagliari’s recent scoring struggles.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local (1945 GMT) on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. The match is crucial for mid-table positioning, with Parma aiming to push for European qualification and Cagliari seeking to halt its slide before it nears the relegation conversation.