| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 27 | 6 | 5 | +54 | 89:35 | 87 | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 7 | 8 | +22 | 58:36 | 76 | |
| 3 | 38 | 23 | 4 | 11 | +28 | 59:31 | 73 | |
| 4 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +36 | 65:29 | 71 | |
| 5 | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | +18 | 53:35 | 70 | |
| 6 | 38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | +27 | 61:34 | 69 | |
| 7 | 38 | 15 | 14 | 9 | +15 | 51:36 | 59 | |
| 8 | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | +3 | 49:46 | 56 | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | +1 | 41:40 | 54 | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | -3 | 45:48 | 50 | |
| 11 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -4 | 46:50 | 49 | |
| 12 | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | -19 | 44:63 | 45 | |
| 13 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -18 | 28:46 | 45 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -13 | 40:53 | 43 | |
| 15 | 38 | 9 | 15 | 14 | -9 | 41:50 | 42 | |
| 16 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -10 | 41:51 | 41 | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 8 | 20 | -22 | 28:50 | 38 | |
| 18 | 38 | 8 | 10 | 20 | -25 | 32:57 | 34 | |
| 19 | 38 | 3 | 12 | 23 | -36 | 25:61 | 21 | |
| 20 | 38 | 2 | 12 | 24 | -45 | 26:71 | 18 |
The Stadio Ennio Tardini buzzed with anticipation as Parma hosted Cremonese in a crucial Serie A clash. Both sides entered the pitch with clear intentions, aiming to assert dominance in this tightly contested league fixture. The atmosphere was electric, promising a captivating ninety minutes of football.
Parma controlled a slight majority of possession, looking to build attacks through the midfield. They attempted to stretch the Cremonese defence with passes into the opposition half, achieving 239 such passes. Their build-up play saw 62 passes reaching the final third, indicating a desire to create scoring opportunities. However, Cremonese's defensive organization proved effective, limiting Parma's clear-cut chances. The home side's attacking efforts, while persistent, struggled to break down the resolute visitors, leading to a tactical stalemate in the opening exchanges.
The statistics reveal Parma's tactical approach, with a significant number of passes played in the opposition half and a focus on crossing, evidenced by 20 crosses attempted. Despite these efforts, the lack of 'Big Chances Created' suggests that their final ball or execution in dangerous areas was lacking. Cremonese, meanwhile, likely focused on maintaining a compact shape, frustrating Parma's attempts to penetrate their defensive lines and keeping the scoreline level.
The second half saw a continuation of Parma's efforts to break the deadlock, though the game remained a tight affair. Their possession statistics indicated a continued attempt to control the tempo and probe for weaknesses. With 32 throw-ins and 3 corners, Parma had moments of pressure, but the expected goals figure remained low, suggesting a lack of clinical finishing or quality in the final third. The struggle to convert possession into tangible scoring threats was a recurring theme throughout the match.
Cremonese, while perhaps seeing less of the ball, would have been focused on capitalizing on any turnovers or set-piece opportunities. The match statistics highlight a competitive battle, with both teams engaging in a significant number of duels, including aerial contests. The limited shots on target from both sides painted a picture of a game where defences largely held sway, with neither team able to find the decisive touch needed to secure victory in what was a hard-fought encounter.
