Parma vs Roma probable line-ups ahead of key Serie A clash
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Pre-match reports indicate Roma are likely to keep the side that beat Fiorentina 4-0, while Parma may make midfield adjustments but keep Lorenzo Pellegrino and Gabriel Strefezza up front. The match is important for Roma's Champions League push but is not based on official team sheets.
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Attributed to OneFootballRoma will have their opportunity to respond to Juventus when they take on Parma away from home on Sunday evening, as Serie A’s Champions League race heads towards its conclusion.
Hosts Parma have won two of their last fixtures in Serie A, but fell to a 2-0 defeat against Inter last weekend in the game that won the Nerazzurri the Scudetto for 2025-26.
They find themselves in 13th place ahead of kick-off and have already confirmed their top-flight status for next season.
Roma have responded well since their 5-2 defeat against Inter back in April. They have gone four matches unbeaten since then, winning three, with their most recent ending in a 4-0 scoreline against Fiorentina .
They start the day in fifth place, three points behind Milan in fourth and four points behind Juventus in third heading into the final three games of the season.
ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Niccolo Pisilli of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal with teammate Matias Soule during the Serie A match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 04, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Carlos Cuesta is expected to stick with the same front two of Lorenzo Pellegrino and Gabriel Strefezza, but could make some alterations to the midfield three in his 3-5-2. Sky Sport Italia claims that several combinations have been tested ahead of the visit from Roma.
Gian Piero Gasperini, meanwhile, is likely to stick with a similar line-up to the one that put four past Fiorentina last time out. It could be an unchanged Giallorossi XI, led by Donyell Malen, Matias Soule and Niccolo Pisilli in attack.
Kick-off is due at 17.00 BST.
Parma vs. Roma: Probable line-ups ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 04, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Parma (3-5-2): Suzuki; Troilo, Circati, Valenti; Delprato, Sorensen, Keita, Nicolussi Caviglia, Valeri; Strefezza, Pellegrino.
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar, Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celine, Cristante, Kone, Wesley; Pisilli, Soule; Malen.
Where to watch Parma vs. Roma PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Carlos Cuesta, Head Coach of Parma Calcio reacts during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 12, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) Today’s game will be available to watch live in the UK exclusively on DAZN. Supporters in the USA are able to tune in via Paramount+.
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What happened
OneFootball previews Parma vs Roma with probable line-ups for Sunday's Serie A match. Parma, safe in mid-table, are expected to stay in a 3-5-2 with Pellegrino and Strefezza leading the attack, though midfield combinations remain under consideration. Roma, unbeaten in four league matches and coming off a 4-0 win over Fiorentina, are projected to keep a similar 3-4-2-1 under Gian Piero Gasperini. The article frames the fixture as significant for Roma's top-four chase, with Juventus and Milan still ahead in the standings.
Chance analysis
This matters mainly as a lineup-context signal rather than a confirmed team-news event. Roma appearing set for continuity after a strong attacking performance supports stability in their tactical structure and attacking roles, while Parma's possible midfield tweaks add mild uncertainty without suggesting a major shift. Because these are probable rather than official line-ups, the signal is useful but should be weighted cautiously.
Likely slight positive for Roma due to projected lineup continuity and recent form, with limited confirmed impact until official teams are released.
Treat this as a moderate pre-match lineup indicator: Roma continuity is mildly supportive, but wait for confirmed XI before making strong model adjustments.