As the Serie A season enters its final stretch, all eyes turn to the Ennio Tardini this Sunday for a pivotal Matchday 36 showdown between Parma and AS Roma. With just three points separating Roma from fourth-placed AC Milan and four from third-placed Juventus, every match feels like a final for the Giallorossi. They're riding a four-game winning streak against Parma and will be desperate to keep that momentum alive in their push for Champions League football.

For Parma, manager Fabio Pecchia has the luxury of a largely fit squad, a welcome change from their visitors' struggles. The Ducali are only missing long-term absentees Benjamín Cremaschi, recovering from meniscus surgery, and Matija Frigan, sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury. The core remains strong: Zion Suzuki anchors the goal behind a settled defensive line of Alessandro Circati, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, and Mariano Troilo. In midfield, Adrian Bernabé and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia pull the strings in a flexible 3-5-1-1 system, with Matteo Pellegrino leading the line and Gabriel Strefezza lurking just behind to spark attacks.

Roma, however, arrive at the Tardini nursing a selection crisis. Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, forwards Artem Dovbyk and Bryan Zaragoza, and young striker Evan Ferguson have all been ruled out by the medical staff. But there's a silver lining: Paulo Dybala has returned to full training and come off the bench in the last two matches, offering a glimmer of creative spark. After their standout performances in the recent win over Fiorentina, youngsters Niccolo Pisilli and Wesley Franca are tipped to keep their spots in the starting XI. Roma will stick with their trusted 3-4-2-1 formation, with Matias Soule and Bryan Cristante supporting Donyell Malen in attack.

Parma currently sit 13th in the standings after a 2-0 defeat to league leaders Inter Milan, a result that snapped a promising four-game unbeaten run that included wins over Pisa and Udinese. For Roma, this is a must-win to keep the pressure on the top four. Expect a tense, tactical battle under the lights as both sides fight for their season's defining moments. Whether you're backing the Giallorossi's push for Europe or Parma's bid to climb the table, this one promises plenty of drama.