Parma will take on Monza at 20:00 on September 6, 2026, in a Serie A match that sees both teams looking for their first victory of the season. Parma has had a rough start, losing all three of their matches so far, including a recent defeat to Cremonese in the Coppa Italia, leaving them without a single goal to their name.

The struggles for Parma were somewhat anticipated, as they sold several key players during the summer transfer window, including goalkeeper Suzuki to Aston Villa for €30 million and forward Pellegrino to Fiorentina for €22 million. Overall, Parma raised €77 million from player sales but failed to bring in quality replacements, resulting in a weakened squad.

Historically, Parma's home performance has also been lackluster, with the team losing nine of their last eighteen official matches. They have averaged just 0.71 goals per game while conceding 1.21, indicating significant defensive and offensive issues.

On the other hand, Monza, a newly promoted team, has also lost both of their opening matches, but one of those defeats came against the reigning Serie A champions, Inter Milan. Unlike Parma, Monza has managed to score three goals in their two matches and recently secured a 1-0 victory over Torino in the Coppa Italia, showcasing a more effective attacking unit.

Under the management of Ivan Juric, Monza's offense has been bolstered by players like Gustavo Varela, who has already netted four goals this season. With a stronger attacking lineup and better form, Monza appears capable of overcoming Parma in this matchup.

In their recent head-to-head encounters, the two teams have met four times over the past five years, with Parma winning once and the other three matches ending in draws. In terms of player availability, Parma will be without midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia due to recent surgery, while Monza's captain Matteo Pessina is also sidelined after knee surgery.

The expected lineups for the match are as follows:

• Parma (4-3-3): Edoardo Corvi; Enrico Delprato, Mariano Troilo, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Emanuele Valeri; Abdou-Salam Konate, Mandela Keita, Adrian Bernabe; Sascha Britschgi, El Bilal Toure, Simone Lontani.
• Monza (3-4-2-1): Diogo Thiam; Eddy Kouadio, Lorenzo Lucchesi, Andrea Carboni; Samuele Birindelli, Manga Foe Ondoa, Mathis Mout, Ricardo Mangas; Andrea Colpani, Patrick Cutrone; Gustavo Varela.

Given Parma's current form and attacking struggles, it is likely that Monza will capitalize on this opportunity. Predictions suggest a tight match, possibly ending with a score of Parma 0 - 1 Monza.