Bologna begins its Coppa Italia title defense against local rivals Parma in a Round of 16 match today. The fixture takes place at Stadio Dall’Ara, kicking off at 17:00 GMT. The winner will advance to face either AC Milan or Lazio in the quarter-finals.
Match Details
- Date: Today
- Time: 17:00 GMT
- Venue: Stadio Dall’Ara
This round of the tournament does not include extra time. If the teams remain level after 90 minutes, a penalty shoot-out will determine the winner.
Bologna’s Recent Performance
Last season, Bologna lifted the Coppa Italia trophy for the first time in 52 years, defeating AC Milan. Under the guidance of head coach Vincenzo Italiano, the team was on an impressive unbeaten run until a surprising 3-1 loss against Cremonese. This defeat marked the end of a streak that included seven victories and five draws following a setback against Aston Villa on September 25.
Key players Lukasz Skorupski, Remo Freuler, and Martin Vitik remain unavailable due to injuries. However, there is a positive update with the return of Ciro Immobile, who has recovered from a serious thigh injury suffered on August 23.
Parma’s Situation
Parma comes into this match following a challenging tenure. The team eliminated Pescara in earlier rounds before winning on penalties against Spezia. However, they recently faced a setback, losing 2-0 to Udinese. Currently, they are just one point above the relegation zone.
- Suspended Player: Elia Plicco (red card)
- Injuries:
- Zion Suzuki
- Abdoulaye Ndiaye
- Alessandro Circati
- Matija Frigan
In an effort to revitalize their squad, Parma will debut goalkeeper Vicente Guaita and feature promising USMNT talent Benja Cremaschi.
Projected Line-ups
| Team | Starting XI |
|---|---|
| Bologna | Ravaglia; Holm, Lucumi, Heggem, Lykogiannis; Ferguson, Sulemana; Bernardeschi, Fabbian, Rowe; Dallinga |
| Parma | Guaita; Delprato, Troilo, Trabucchi; Britschgi, Ordonez, Keita, Cremaschi, Lovik; Ondrejka, Benedyczak |
As the two teams prepare to face off, all eyes will be on the Stadio Dall’Ara for this exciting Coppa Italia clash.
