Hellas Verona 1-2 Parma: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Hellas Verona 1-2 Parma in the Serie A on Sunday, 23 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi began with Parma taking an early initiative, as M. Pellegrino found the net in the 18' to give the visitors a lead amid a flurry of yellow cards, including one for Parma's Enrico Del Prato in the 8' and Mateo Pellegrino in the 39'. Hellas Verona, despite holding more possession, struggled to break through in the first half, with Giovane picking up a yellow in the 42' before the hosts made a halftime change, bringing on Al Musrati for J. Akpa Akpro in the 46'. The game saw further bookings, such as Sascha Britschgi's yellow for Parma in the 48' and Mutassim Al-Musrati's for Verona in the 55', setting a tense tone as both sides pushed for control.

The second half saw Hellas Verona gain momentum after substituting D. Mosquera for A. Bernede in the 54', which paid off when Giovane equalised in the 65', assisted by D. Mosquera, following double changes in the 64' where U. Nunez and A. Sarr made way for V. Nelsson and G. Orban respectively. Parma responded resiliently, with M. Pellegrino scoring his second in the 80' to restore their lead, unassisted, after which the visitors made substitutions including A. Benedyczak for P. Cutrone and E. Valeri for S. Britschgi in the 77', followed by N. Estevez for A. Bernabe in the 85'. Hellas Verona's late substitution of A. Harroui for A. Bella-Kotchap in the 88' and yellow cards to Unai Núñez in the 70' and Martin Frese in the 89' could not turn the tide, leaving Parma to secure a 2-1 victory in a hard-fought encounter.

Hellas Verona dominated possession with 59% compared to Parma's 41%, allowing them to control much of the game's tempo and create opportunities, yet this did not translate into a win as Parma's efficiency in transition proved decisive, reflected in their higher successful dribbles tally of 58 against Verona's 38, which helped them evade pressure and launch effective counters leading to both goals. The teams were evenly matched in corners at 4 each, but Verona's greater number of yellow cards (4 to Parma's 3) indicated a more fractious approach, potentially disrupting their rhythm, while their single assist contrasted with Parma's zero, highlighting the individualistic nature of Parma's scoring despite fewer overall chances. With no red cards, penalties, or injury-time goals recorded, Verona's use of all 5 substitutions compared to Parma's 3 suggested a more reactive strategy from the hosts, such as the impactful introduction of D. Mosquera at 54' who provided the assist for their equaliser, but ultimately Parma's clinical finishing secured the points.

Parma struck first in the 18' when M. Pellegrino scored unassisted to set the tone, capitalising on an early yellow card to their captain Enrico Del Prato in the 8', which did not deter their defensive solidity despite further bookings. The game's turning point came in the second half after Hellas Verona's substitution at 54' where D. Mosquera came on for A. Bernede, injecting energy that led to Giovane's equaliser in the 65', assisted by the substitute, briefly shifting momentum amid yellow cards like Mutassim Al-Musrati's in the 55' and Unai Núñez's in the 70'. However, Parma regained the lead decisively in the 80' with M. Pellegrino's second unassisted goal, following their own changes such as A. Benedyczak replacing P. Cutrone at 77', ensuring they held on through late pressure and additional yellows.

Hellas Verona lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, emphasising width through their wing-backs and a solid defensive trio to counter Parma's attacks, with standout partnerships in midfield where players like Mutassim Al-Musrati contributed after coming on, supporting forwards such as Giovane who posed a constant threat in the final third.

Parma deployed a 3-5-2 setup, focusing on compact defending and quick breaks, with key roles for their back three including M. Pellegrino who excelled both defensively and offensively, forming effective links with midfielders like N. Estevez who entered late to help secure the win.

M. Pellegrino earned Man of the Match honours for his brace that clinched the 2-1 victory for Parma, scoring unassisted in the 18' and 80' to demonstrate clinical finishing and composure under pressure, while his defensive contributions in the backline helped repel Hellas Verona's possession dominance, making him the standout performer in a match where individual moments proved pivotal.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Parma (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Lecce (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Inter (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Como (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Cagliari (H)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Hellas Verona (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Milan (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Bologna (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Roma (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Como (H)

Hellas Verona find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Serie A table in 20th place with just six points, their recent form of a 1-2 home loss to Parma, a goalless draw away at Lecce, and a 1-2 home defeat to Inter underscoring a desperate need for points to avoid relegation. Their next challenge comes against Genoa, who sit 18th with eight points, in a crucial encounter on 29 November at 14:00 that could be a real six-pointer for survival, offering bettors value in underdog markets if Verona can harness their home possession stats.

Parma occupy 15th position with 11 points, buoyed by their 2-1 away win over Hellas Verona, following a 2-2 home draw with Milan and a 1-3 home loss to Bologna, showing resilience in picking up results against lower-table sides. They face Udinese, currently 10th with 15 points, on 29 November at 14:00, a fixture where Parma’s counter-attacking prowess could shine against a mid-table opponent, appealing to punters eyeing goal totals or away upsets.

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