- This will be the 22nd meeting between these two sides in the top-flight: the record is evenly balanced, with seven wins each and as many draws.
- Prior to their win in the reverse fixture, Parma had failed to win against Bologna in six Serie A meetings (four wins for Bologna, two draws).
- Bologna have won five of their previous 10 meetings with Parma at the Dall'Ara; four wins for the guests and two draws in the process.
- Bologna have picked up only two points from their last seven Serie A games, and have lost the last two at their home ground.
- Last Sunday's defeat against Genoa ended Parma's eight-game unbeaten streak in Serie A.
- Parma won their last game on the road against Napoli; prior to that the Ducali had not won any of their last nine league games away from home.
