In this Sassuolo vs Roma preview, AS Roma travels to the MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore this Sunday to take on a resurgent Sassuolo in a crucial Serie A showdown. The Giallorossi, sitting 4th in the table, are looking to bounce back from a minor blip in form, having lost 1-0 to Inter in their last league outing and suffering a shock 2-1 defeat to Viktoria Plzeň in the Europa League midweek.
Sassuolo, on the other hand, are unbeaten in their last three matches and have climbed to 9th in the table. Their attack has been bolstered by the crucial return of talisman Domenico Berardi. This match preview points to a fascinating clash, as Roma’s historical dominance in this fixture will be put to the test against a confident Neroverdi side that is strong on their home turf.
Sassuolo Vs Roma match preview/Betting preview
Team Recent Form
Based on the last five results across all competitions, Roma’s form has been inconsistent, while Sassuolo has built some positive momentum.
Sassuolo: DWLWW
Roma: LLWLW
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Key Stats
- H2H Dominance: Roma has an outstanding record against Sassuolo, having lost only 2 of their 22 all-time Serie A meetings (W11, D9).
- Goals Guaranteed: This fixture almost always produces goals. Six of the last seven head-to-head encounters have seen both teams find the back of the net.
- Roma’s Road Record: The Giallorossi have won the last two meetings between these sides, including a 2-1 victory in their last visit to the MAPEI Stadium in December 2023.
Correct Score Prediction
Our prediction is a 1-2 victory for Roma.
Despite Sassuolo’s recent good form and the return of Domenico Berardi, Roma’s sheer quality and historic dominance in this fixture are too significant to ignore. Roma’s midweek European loss was a setback, but Gian Piero Gasperini will demand an immediate reaction, and they rarely slip up twice in a row. Sassuolo’s defense can be breached, and with Paulo Dybala, Matìas Soulé, and the returning Lorenzo Pellegrini, Roma has the firepower to expose them. We expect Sassuolo to score, as they often do in this fixture, but Roma’s need for three points to keep pace at the top of the table will see them edge a close and entertaining match. This scoreline is attractively priced on Betano.
Sassuolo Vs Roma H2H
- In 22 Serie A meetings, Roma has 11 wins, Sassuolo has 2 wins, and 9 matches have ended in a draw.
- Roma is unbeaten in the last two encounters, winning 1-0 in March 2024 and 2-1 in December 2023.
- Both teams have scored in six of the last seven meetings.
- The average goals per game in this fixture is 3.09, highlighting its entertaining nature.
Pre-game Odds
- Sassuolo: 4.24
- Draw: 3.58
- Roma: 1.85
(Odds are subject to change. Check the latest odds on Betano)
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Team News Sassuolo
The Neroverdi are in good shape, with their most significant news being the successful return of star winger Domenico Berardi, who is fit and expected to start. Their main injury concerns are minor, with Yeferson Paz (calf) and defender Edoardo Pieragnolo (injury) the only confirmed absentees for this match.
Team News Roma
Roma has mixed news. The biggest boost is the return of captain Lorenzo Pellegrini from injury, who is expected to go straight into the starting lineup. However, they will be without the suspended Zeki Çelik. They also have a few players sidelined with injuries, including Leon Bailey (thigh) and midfielder Edoardo Bove (heart problem).
Predicted Lineups
Sassuolo (4-3-3):
Murić (GK); Walukiewicz, Idzes, Romagna, Doig; Vranckx, Matic, Thorstvedt; Berardi, Pinamonti, Laurienté
Roma (3-4-2-1):
Svilar (GK); Mancini, Hermoso, Ndicka; Wesley, Cristante, Koné, Tsimikas; Dybala, Pellegrini; Dovbyk
Sassuolo Vs Roma betting tips
- Tip 1 – Result: Roma Win
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
- Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
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