Parma 1-0 Fiorentina: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Parma 1-0 Fiorentina in the Serie A on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Parma secured a 1-0 victory over Fiorentina at home. The first half ended goalless, with both sides picking up early yellow cards as Alessandro Circati was booked for Parma in the 20th minute and Rolando Mandragora for Fiorentina two minutes later. Fiorentina made a halftime change, bringing on Niccolò Fortini for Mattia Viti, but Parma broke the deadlock shortly after the restart when Oliver Sørensen scored in the 48th minute, assisted by Mateo Pellegrino. This win builds on Parma’s recent form, which includes victories over Pisa and Hellas Verona, helping them bounce back from defeats to Lazio and Udinese.

The second half saw Fiorentina pushing forward, with substitutions like Roberto Piccoli replacing Rolando Mandragora in the 63rd minute and further changes in the 76th and 86th minutes. Parma responded with their own adjustments, including double substitutions in the 68th minute where Gaetano Oristanio replaced Adrian Benedyczak and Nahuel Estévez came on for Jacob Ondrejka. Late yellow cards arrived for Edoardo Corvi of Parma in the 86th minute and Marin Pongracic of Fiorentina in stoppage time, but Parma held firm to claim the points. Fiorentina’s loss extends their poor run, following defeats to Hellas Verona, Sassuolo and Atalanta, despite a strong win over Udinese earlier.

Fiorentina edged possession with 58% compared to Parma’s 42%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball, but Parma made the most of their opportunities on the counter. Corners were close at six for Fiorentina and five for Parma, while successful dribbles were almost even at 48 and 47 respectively, indicating both teams had players capable of beating opponents one-on-one. Each side received two yellow cards, with no reds, and both used all five substitutions, including Parma’s late double change in stoppage time where Benja Cremaschi replaced Mandela Keita and Milan Djuric came on for Mateo Pellegrino.

The stats highlight Parma’s efficiency, recording one assist to Fiorentina’s zero, which proved decisive in their sole goal. No penalties or injury-time goals were noted, keeping the focus on open-play creation where Fiorentina’s higher possession did not translate into shots converting to goals.

The game’s turning point came early in the second half when Oliver Sørensen scored for Parma in the 48th minute, assisted by Mateo Pellegrino, shifting momentum after a cautious first period marked by yellow cards to Alessandro Circati and Rolando Mandragora. Fiorentina’s halftime substitution of Niccolò Fortini for Mattia Viti aimed to inject energy, but it was Parma’s 68th-minute double change—Gaetano Oristanio replacing Adrian Benedyczak and Nahuel Estévez coming on for Jacob Ondrejka—that helped maintain their lead. Later, Christian Ordóñez replaced Adrián Bernabé for Parma in the 81st minute, adding fresh legs amid growing pressure.

Fiorentina’s efforts included Roberto Piccoli replacing Rolando Mandragora in the 63rd minute, followed by Simon Sohm for Cher Ndour and Robin Gosens for Fabiano Parisi in the 76th minute, and Eddy Kouadio for Pietro Comuzzo in the 86th. Late yellow cards to Edoardo Corvi and Marin Pongracic underlined the tension, but Parma’s defence stood strong, with stoppage-time substitutions of Benja Cremaschi for Mandela Keita and Milan Djuric for Mateo Pellegrino securing the clean sheet.

Parma lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, allowing them to balance defensive solidity with quick transitions, as seen in the partnership between Oliver Sørensen and Mateo Pellegrino that led to the winning goal. Players like Alessandro Circati provided stability at the back despite his early yellow card, while midfield adjustments through substitutions such as Nahuel Estévez for Jacob Ondrejka and Christian Ordóñez for Adrián Bernabé helped control the game’s latter stages. Edoardo Corvi’s involvement late on highlighted their depth in maintaining composure under pressure.

Fiorentina deployed a 3-5-2 shape, focusing on width and midfield presence, with players like Rolando Mandragora influential early before his yellow card and substitution for Roberto Piccoli. Defensive tweaks included Niccolò Fortini replacing Mattia Viti at halftime and Eddy Kouadio coming on for Pietro Comuzzo late in the game, aiming to shore up against Parma’s attacks. Midfield options such as Simon Sohm replacing Cher Ndour and Robin Gosens for Fabiano Parisi added energy, though Marin Pongracic’s stoppage-time booking reflected the frustrations in their push for an equaliser.

Oliver Sørensen earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring the only goal of the game in the 48th minute without any assists, big chances created or key passes in his stats. His strike proved the difference in a tight encounter, showcasing composure and timing that Fiorentina could not match. Sørensen’s performance stood out in Parma’s efficient display, underlining his importance in turning possession into a winning outcome.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Fiorentina (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Lazio (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Pisa (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Udinese (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Hellas Verona (A)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Parma (A)
• Win: 5-1 vs Udinese (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Hellas Verona (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Sassuolo (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Atalanta (A)

Parma have just claimed a 1-0 win over Fiorentina, moving them to 15th place on 17 points and providing a boost after a mixed run that includes losses to Lazio and Udinese but wins against Pisa and Hellas Verona. Their next fixture is against Sassuolo on 3 January 2026 at 14:00, with the opponents currently ninth on 22 points. This match offers Parma a chance to climb further away from the lower reaches of the table and build momentum against a mid-table side.

Fiorentina have just suffered a 1-0 defeat to Parma, leaving them in 20th place on nine points amid a tough spell with recent losses to Hellas Verona, Sassuolo and Atalanta, despite a convincing win over Udinese. They face Cremonese next on 4 January 2026 at 14:00, with the opposition sitting 12th on 21 points. This game is crucial for Fiorentina to halt their slide and pick up points to escape the bottom of the standings.

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