Parma vs Atalanta: Serie A Prediction (30.08.2025)

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 18:30 CEST, at the Ennio Tardini Stadium in Parma, Parma will face Atalanta in the second round of the Italian Serie A. Bookmakers see the visitors as slight favorites. Let’s review the current form of both sides and give our prediction.

Parma Calcio

Parma can consider last season successful: after returning to the top flight, the team achieved its main goal—survival. Finishing 16th looked decent, especially after some worrying moments mid-season when relegation seemed real. A stable run at the end secured their place in Serie A.
However, last season showed Parma still struggle against top-tier opponents. The first round of this campaign confirmed it with a 0:2 defeat to Juventus. Now, another tough test awaits in round two. Despite investing around €40 million in the summer, most of it went to young prospects. Progress should be expected later in the season rather than right away.

Atalanta

The Bergamo side had a strong season, finishing third and returning to the Champions League. That was under Gian Piero Gasperini, who has since left for Roma. Atalanta signed Ivan Jurić, a controversial choice as he was sacked twice last season (Roma and Southampton). He now needs to prove he can restore “La Dea” to their usual level.
But doubts grew after the first matchday, where Atalanta drew at home with newly promoted Pisa. If such setbacks continue, it’s doubtful Jurić will last until mid-season.

Head-to-head statistics

Last season, the sides met twice and exchanged away victories.

Prediction

In Parma vs Atalanta, the prediction favors the visitors. Ivan Jurić needs results quickly to keep the board’s trust. Considering the opening-round stumble, a safe option is Atalanta (0) Asian Handicap at Odds 1.51.