Sassuolo vs Genoa Prediction for 4 November 2025 - Football

📢 Can Genoa, under their new manager, break their prolonged losing streak in the tenth round of Serie A against Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium? The teams approach this clash in contrasting form: the Neroverdi are steadily improving with each round and have solidified their position in mid-table, while the Griffins, with just three points from nine matches, find themselves stuck at the bottom. For the visitors, this is an opportunity to start afresh, but it will be incredibly challenging.

Head-to-Head

📊 The head-to-head history between Sassuolo and Genoa over recent years includes 20 matches, with the balance of power quite evenly distributed: the "Neroverdi" have 8 wins, the "Grifone" 7, and there have been 5 draws. In the season before last, when the teams last faced each other, Genoa came out on top, winning twice with a scoreline of 2-1—first away and then at home.

Sassuolo Calcio Team Overview

🟢 Sassuolo wrapped up October on a positive note. Following the international break, the team had two challenging matches, dropping points against Lecce (0-0) and Roma (0-1). However, in the last round, the Neroverdi secured a crucial away victory over a tough Cagliari (2-1). The match statistics were evenly matched, but Sassuolo's clinical finishing earned them three points.

⚫ Overall, the team has looked confident since returning to the top flight. After nine rounds, Sassuolo sit in the top half of the table with 13 points. Their goal tally (10 scored, 10 conceded) also reflects a solid balance between attack and defense.

Genoa Team Overview

🔴 It's hard to watch Genoa's results this season without a sense of regret. The team, which last season made life difficult for top clubs, now stands as a clear underdog. After nine rounds, the "Grifoni" find themselves at the bottom with just three points and are still searching for their first Serie A victory.

🔵 In the previous round, Genoa suffered a home defeat to Cremonese (0-2) – a league newcomer typically playing a counter-attacking game. However, in this match, the opponents didn't even need to rely on counterattacks: the hosts simply couldn't take control of the game. Conceding an early goal in the 3rd minute only worsened the situation – the rest of the match was evenly contested, but the "Grifoni" lacked any sharp ideas going forward.

📌 In light of these results, on November 1, 2025, the club announced Patrick Vieira's departure as head coach. Roberto Murgita, previously part of Vieira's coaching staff, has been appointed as interim manager. He will be assisted by Domenico Criscito.

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Sassuolo Calcio

📣 After their 2-1 victory over Cagliari, Sassuolo's head coach Fabio Grosso reflected on the match: "This was a tough and significant win. Coming here to Cagliari and playing like this is no easy task... We applied pressure at the right moments, and in the second half, we increased our movement, imposed our style of play, and deservedly took the three points... We have a clear understanding of our goals and the challenges of this league. We need to 'store hay in the barn' every matchday—gather points and keep working hard."

🚫 Sassuolo are dealing with some squad issues. Filippo Romagna is sidelined for several weeks due to a calf injury. Laurits Esterby Skjellerup is recovering from a muscle injury and is expected to return by mid-November. Edoardo Pieragnolo and Daniel Boloca are doubtful due to physical discomfort.

Genoa

📣 Patrick Vieira, following the 2-0 defeat to Cremonese, which marked his final match in charge of Genoa, stated: "It was a very tough match psychologically: conceding in the third minute made everything much harder... We lost our organization and discipline under the pressure of a winless streak... The experienced players need to step up, talk to the team – their mental strength is crucial for us."

🚫 Genoa have no injury concerns ahead of the match.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

One of the primary reasons Genoa find themselves at the bottom of the table is their league-worst attack, having scored just 4 goals in 9 matches— the poorest record in Serie A. The "Grifoni" struggle significantly in creating chances even against teams of similar caliber. Given Sassuolo's notably better form and solid defensive play, betting on Genoa not to score appears to be a logical choice.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Sassuolo, even when dominating possession, rarely make it to the corner flag. On average, they earn only 3.4 corners per match—one of the lowest figures in Serie A. No significant deviation from these numbers is expected in the upcoming match, especially against an opponent playing deep in defense. The bet is on Sassuolo under 4.5 corners.