Serie A Femminile Showdown: Roma Women Host Parma Women in Early Season Test
As the Italian women’s football season for 2025-2026 gets into gear, Stadio Tre Fontane prepares to host a fascinating encounter on October 4, 2025, when Roma Women welcome newly-promoted Parma Women. This fixture pits a recent Serie A powerhouse, looking to reclaim past glory, against an ambitious newcomer eager to prove its mettle in the top flight. Will Roma assert their dominance on home soil, or can Parma announce their arrival with a statement performance? The early season battle promises to set a tone for both clubs’ campaigns.
Head-to-Head History
Encounters between Roma Women and Parma Women have been limited, reflecting Parma’s recent ascent. In their direct meetings, Roma Women have held a clear advantage:
- Total matches played: 2
- Roma Women wins: 2
- Parma Women wins: 0
- Draws: 0
Roma has shown a dominant offensive performance in these fixtures, scoring a total of 6 goals to Parma’s 0.
Recent Results (Last 2 Meetings):
- January 22, 2023: Parma Women vs. AS Roma Women (Roma win, exact score not detailed but implied by H2H record)
- October 2, 2022: AS Roma Women vs. Parma Women (Roma win, described as “Biggest AS Roma Women score” indicating a dominant victory)
These past results highlight Roma’s historical superiority over Parma, showcasing their ability to control and win matches against the Gialloblù.
Current Form & Team News
Roma Women
The 2024-2025 season saw a significant shift for Roma Women. After clinching back-to-back league titles, they finished third in Serie A Femminile, relinquishing their crown to Juventus. Their performance indicators showed a notable downturn, with a 25-point decrease compared to the previous season, fewer wins (13 vs. 23), more draws (6 vs. 1), and more losses (7 vs. 2). Goals scored dropped from 74 to 49, while goals conceded rose from 24 to 36. Despite this dip, Roma secured a UEFA Women’s Champions League qualification spot by finishing in the top three.
As the 2025-2026 Serie A Femminile season is just commencing, detailed form (W-D-L for the last five matches) for the current league campaign is not fully established. However, Roma will be keen to start strongly and erase the memories of their less successful 2024-25 league run. Key player Manuela Giugliano was a standout performer in 2024-25, netting 12 league goals and 16 across all competitions. Goalkeeper Camelia Ceasar will be looking to improve on the team’s defensive record, which saw a drop in clean sheets last season.
Regarding team news, specific injuries or suspensions for October 2025 are speculative. However, Roma’s squad depth will be tested with UEFA Women’s Champions League fixtures scheduled for October 8 and 15, following this domestic clash. Manager Alessandro Spugna will need to manage player fatigue and potential rotation carefully.
Parma Women
Parma Women enter this match with the momentum of a highly successful 2024-2025 campaign in Serie B. They finished second in the league with an impressive record of 24 wins, 5 draws, and just 1 loss from 30 matches, scoring 73 goals and conceding only 11. They also enjoyed an extensive unbeaten run of 21 matches in the competition. This stellar performance earned them promotion to Serie A, as the league expanded to 12 teams for the 2025-26 season, promoting the top three Serie B sides.
Like Roma, Parma’s 2025-2026 Serie A form is nascent, with limited results available for the very beginning of the season. The Gialloblù have actively strengthened their squad for their top-flight return, announcing several new arrivals in July 2025, including defenders Berta Bou Salas and Hawa Cissoko, midfielders Laura Domínguez Rojo and Aida Esteve Quintero, and forwards Marta Cardona Miguel and Zsanett Bernadett Kaján. Notably, goalkeeper Camelia Ceasar joined Parma permanently. These additions signify Parma’s ambition to compete at the highest level. Injuries for the women’s team are not specifically detailed for this future date, but manager Giovanni Valenti will rely on his refreshed squad to make an impact.
Tactical Preview
Given Roma’s established quality and home advantage, they are expected to adopt an attacking approach, likely employing a formation that allows for fluid movement in the final third, such as a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1. Their strength lies in their ability to maintain possession, create chances through intricate passing, and utilize the wide areas. Midfield control will be crucial, with players like Manuela Giugliano orchestrating play and providing creative impetus. Roma will aim to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in Parma’s setup, especially against a team still adapting to the pace and intensity of Serie A.
Parma, stepping up from Serie B, will likely adopt a more cautious and disciplined approach. Expect them to focus on defensive solidity, potentially deploying a compact 4-4-2 or 5-3-2 formation designed to absorb pressure and hit Roma on the counter-attack. Their new signings, particularly in defense and midfield, will be vital in shoring up the backline and transitioning quickly. The midfield battle will be key; Parma must disrupt Roma’s rhythm and prevent them from dictating play. Weather conditions at Stadio Tre Fontane are generally favorable in early October, so pitch conditions are unlikely to be a major factor, allowing both teams to play their preferred style without undue environmental challenges.
