PARMA, Italy (Interstat) — Parma hosts Sassuolo on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in a Serie A matchup that carries implications for both sides as the season winds down.

The game at Stadio Ennio Tardini marks the second meeting between the clubs this season. Their most recent encounter on Jan. 3 ended in a 1-1 draw at Sassuolo, with neither side able to seize an edge in a tightly contested match.

Parma enters on a two-game losing streak. Last time out, the Crociati fell 1-0 at Como on May 17, a result that followed a 3-2 home loss to AS Roma on May 10. Before that, Parma managed a 1-0 victory at Pisa on Apr. 25 and a 1-0 win at Udinese on Apr. 18. The team has shown flashes of resilience, earning draws against Napoli (1-1) and Lazio (1-1) in April, but inconsistency has plagued them. A heavy 4-1 loss at Cremonese on Mar. 23 and a 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan on May 3 highlight defensive vulnerabilities.

Sassuolo, meanwhile, arrives seeking to rebound from a 3-2 defeat at home to Lecce on May 17. The Neroverdi have been streaky, alternating wins and losses. They beat AC Milan 2-0 on May 3, but lost 2-1 at Torino on May 8. A scoreless draw at Fiorentina on Apr. 26 preceded a 2-1 win over Fiorentina on Apr. 18. Overall, Sassuolo has shown a knack for grinding out results, with six wins in their last 10 matches across all competitions, though defensive lapses have cost them in tight games.

The head-to-head history favors no clear pattern. The Jan. 3 draw was a fair reflection of recent form; the two sides have traded wins and draws in previous seasons. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw for Sunday’s contest, mirroring the earlier meeting.

For Parma, striking consistency at home will be key. The team has struggled to string together positive results, and a lack of goals has been a persistent issue. Sassuolo’s attack, led by a mobile front line, will test a Parma backline that has conceded 10 goals in its last four matches.

Kickoff is at 8:45 p.m. local time. Both clubs are in the middle of the Serie A table, with no immediate relegation threat but still fighting for final positioning. The match is expected to be tightly contested, with neither side likely to dominate possession or chances. A point apiece would not surprise, but both will be eager to avoid a defeat that could dent momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.

The game is part of Serie A’s 38th round and will be broadcast nationally.