FLORENCE, Italy (Interstat) — In a Serie A match that defied pregame projections, Fiorentina and Parma played to a scoreless draw Sunday at Stadio Artemio Franchi, a result that left both clubs still searching for their first victory of the 2025-26 campaign.

The contest, which failed to produce a goal despite several promising buildups, saw the visiting Parma side effectively stifle a Fiorentina team that entered as a significant favorite. Statistical analysis firm Interstat had given the Viola a 67.30 percent probability of securing a win and had projected a 1-1 final score, but even a single goal proved elusive for both sides.

The match’s most notable sequences belonged to Fiorentina, with defender Dodô and midfielder Rolando Mandragora serving as key catalysts in the attack. Their efforts, however, were consistently thwarted by a disciplined Parma defense and a lack of finishing precision in the final third. Substitute Christian Ordoñez also provided a late spark for the home side after his introduction.

Discipline, rather than scoring, became a recurring theme as the game progressed. The first caution came in the 54th minute when Fiorentina’s Ordoñez was shown a yellow card. Mandragora followed suit in the 61st minute for a tactical foul. Dodô, active at both ends, entered the referee’s book in the 90th minute as time expired on the stalemate.

The result leaves both teams with identical records in Serie A play: 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw. Their overall records across all competitions this season also mirror each other, still without a win or a loss. For Parma, the point earned on the road at a favored opponent will be viewed as a positive step. For Fiorentina, the failure to convert territorial advantage and key performances into three points at home will be a source of frustration.

The draw highlights the early-season parity in Italy’s top flight, as even heavily projected favorites can be neutralized. Both clubs will look to find their attacking rhythm when Serie A play resumes next weekend.