
Series A
1:00 p.mApril 12, 2026
Regular season – 32
Ennio Tardini Stadium
Referee: Marco Di Bello, Italy


Parma


Naples
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0.19
Expected Goals (xG)
1.15
Passing by
178 (73%)
Accurate passes
633 (92%)
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31
G
Zion Suzuki
6.9
5
d
Lautaro Valenti
7.3
37
d
Mariano Troilo
7.7
d
Alessandro Circati
14
m
Emanuele Valeri
6.9
16
m
Mandela Keita
6.9
41
m
Hans Nicolussi Caviglia
6.2
10
m
Adrian Bernabé
6.5
15
m
Enrico Delprato (C)
6.9
F
Gabriel Strefezza
1′
F
Nesta Elphege
Substitutes
3
d
Abdoulaye Ndiaye
m
Christian Ordoñez
29
d
Franco Carboni
F
Daniel Mikołajewski
21
m
Gaetano Oristanio
m
Oliver Sorensen
11
F
Pontus Almqvist
66
G
Filippo Rinaldi
m
Nahuel Estevez
40
G
Edoardo Corvi
17
F
Jacob Ondrejka
27
d
Sascha Britschgi
32
G
Vanja Milinković-Savić
6.5
17
d
Mathias Olivera
7.2
4
d
Good morning Alexander
7.3
5
d
John Jesus
6.3
37
m
Leonardo Spinazzola
7.0
68
m
Stanislav Lobotka
7.9
99
m
Frank Anguissa
6.5
21
m
Matteo Politano (C)
6.3
F
Scott McTominay
60′
11
F
Kevin De Bruyne
6.7
F
Rasmus Højlund

Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Parma held title-chasing Napoli to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Ennio Tardini. Gabriel Strefezza scored early for the home side, before Scott McTominay equalized in the second half.
Parma earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against title-chasing Napoli in a Serie A clash. An early goal from Gabriel Strefezza stunned the visitors. Scott McTominay then equalized for Napoli, securing a share of the points.
Napoli arrived in formidable form, sitting second in Serie A with five consecutive wins. They were aiming to close the gap at the top of the table. Parma, in 13th place, tried to break a four-match winless streak.
Parma gave a shock few seconds after the start. Gabriel Strefezza found the net in the 1st minute. His quick strike from Parma’s first attack put the home side ahead.
Napoli immediately pushed for an equaliser. They dominated possession but struggled to break down Parma’s organized defence. The home team defended deep, thwarting their high-flying rivals.
Napoli’s Stanislav Lobotka orchestrated the play from midfield. However, the Parma goalkeeper made three crucial saves. The home side maintained their lead at the break until the break.
Napoli needed to find a way through Parma’s stubborn resistance. They required more creativity and cutting edge in the final third. Parma looked to maintain their defensive discipline.
In the second half, Napoli stepped up the pressure. They continued to have most of the ball. Parma absorbed wave after wave of attacks, defending their half with determination.
Napoli’s persistence finally paid off in the 60th minute. Scott McTominay equalized at home. His goal came after a period of sustained pressure from the visiting team.
After the draw, Napoli pushed hard for a winner. Parma defended bravely, making crucial blocks to deny clear-cut chances. Alessandro Circati received a yellow card in the 83rd minute.
Parma remained firm in the final phase of the game. They have limited Napoli’s chances to score a decisive goal. The home team earned a valuable point against a top tier Serie A team.
Napoli’s dominance was clear with 74% possession and 18 total shots. Parma only managed 3 shots with 26% possession. Napoli’s expected goals (xG) were 1.15 compared to Parma’s 0.19, highlighting their attacking threat.
This draw offers a vital point for Parma in their fight for mid-table safety. For Napoli, it’s a slight stumble in their pursuit of the Serie A title. They’ll be looking to get back to winning ways quickly.

