Sassuolo vs Roma Prediction for 26 October 2025 - Football

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Sassuolo and Roma in the 8th round of Serie A, set to take place at the Mapei Stadium? The hosts are showing confidence after their return to the top flight, collecting points more consistently than anticipated. Meanwhile, the "Giallorossi" will step onto the pitch amid a dip in form and mounting pressure following a string of setbacks. For the visitors, this upcoming match serves as a test of resilience and an opportunity to prove that their slump is only temporary.

Head-to-Head

📊 The head-to-head history between Sassuolo and Roma spans 22 matches in recent years, with the capital club holding the upper hand: the "Giallorossi" have claimed victory 11 times, while 9 encounters ended in draws, and the "Neroverdi" managed to prevail only twice. The last time these teams met was in the 2023/24 season, where Roma reaffirmed their dominance by winning both fixtures: first away with a 2-1 scoreline, and then at home with a 1-0 victory.

Sassuolo Calcio Team Overview

🟢 Sassuolo have left a remarkably positive impression since their return to the top flight, despite kicking off with two consecutive defeats. The team quickly adapted to Serie A's level, amassing 10 points from seven matches and securing a spot in the upper half of the table. Moreover, the Neroverdi are unbeaten in their last three outings, collecting seven out of a possible nine points. 

⚫ Last weekend, Sassuolo played out a goalless draw away at Lecce (0-0). The match was fairly even, as the statistics suggest. Lecce did create slightly more dangerous chances (with an xG of 0.89 compared to Sassuolo's 0.41). However, Sassuolo effectively controlled the game and appeared well-organized throughout.

Roma Team Overview

🔴 What is happening with Roma lately? The team has lost 3 out of their last 4 matches across all competitions, which is certainly disappointing for fans after a strong start to the season. In the media, there's increasing chatter that early successes were largely due to Claudio Ranieri's legacy, while Gian Piero Gasperini's ideas have yet to yield the expected results. However, things aren't too grim in the standings—after seven rounds, Roma remain in the top four, trailing leaders Milan by just a single point.

🟡 The latest match left many questions unanswered for the Romans. On October 23, Roma suffered a shocking home defeat to Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League (1-2). By the 22nd minute, the scoreboard already showed 0-2. Despite the "Wolves" efforts and dominance thereafter, they couldn't close the gap. They managed only one goal, which came from a penalty.

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Sassuolo Calcio

📣 Head coach Fabio Grosso emphasized the difficulty of the match against Lecce (0-0): "It was a tough game, and playing in this stadium was no easy task. We secured a point by staying compact for the full 95 minutes. However, the battle for survival is still ahead of us, and we will fight until the end."

🚫 Ahead of the round, Sassuolo are dealing with only minor physical issues affecting some players. Daniel Boloca and Tarik Muharemovic are experiencing discomfort but expect to return to the field shortly. Edoardo Pieragnolo's participation remains uncertain.

Roma

📣 After an unexpected home defeat to Viktoria (1-2), Gian Piero Gasperini lamented the team's poor finishing: "We created enough chances, but once again our finishing let us down. We need to address our weak finishing—without goals, there are no victories... I warned about complacency—any moment in Europe can quickly turn against you."

🚫 Roma's list of absentees remains largely unchanged. Edoardo Bove continues his recovery from heart issues and is not yet ready to return to the pitch. Defender Jan Zyulkowski is doubtful due to a knee injury. Angelino is recovering from a viral infection and is expected back by early November. Midfielder Kouadio Kone is also questionable with a muscle injury.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Roma are showcasing exemplary defensive play and are rightly considered the most reliable team in Serie A when it comes to defense, having conceded just 3 goals in 7 matches. The "Giallorossi" effectively neutralize opponents' attacks, hardly allowing them to create truly dangerous chances. Following a defeat to Inter (0-1) and an unexpected setback against Viktoria (1-2), the team will likely be highly motivated to assert their dominance, especially against a Serie A newcomer. Roma are expected to take control of the game and pin Sassuolo back, leaving them with minimal opportunities to score. Our bet is on Sassuolo not to score.

🚩 Corner Prediction

When it comes to corners, the teams are at opposite ends of the table. Sassuolo rank as the worst team in Serie A in this aspect, averaging only 2.6 corners per match, reflecting their passivity in attack. Roma, on the other hand, are among the league leaders with an average of 5.4 corners, consistently applying pressure near the opponent's goal. Given this disparity in activity, betting on Roma to win the corner count appears to be a highly logical and statistically justified choice, especially as the visitors are expected to play from a position of strength once again.