Key Facts
- Juventus arrives undefeated, but the absences of Manuel Locatelli and Khéphren Thuram deprive Luciano Spalletti of established options in central midfield.
- Sassuolo has scored in each of its last five games, bolstering the “Both Teams to Score: Yes” pick against a Juventus squad weakened by absences.
- Sassuolo squandered two leads in its 2-2 draw at Bologna, which suggests difficulties in the closing stages rather than a lack of attacking courage.
- Cristian Volpato, Fali Candé, and Edoardo Pieragnolo are out for Sassuolo, leaving Alberto Aquilani with fewer options in both attack and defense.
- The most recent head-to-head match ended in a 1-1 draw in March 2026; this result shows that Sassuolo can challenge Juventus despite being the underdog.
Match Preview
Juventus heads into Sunday’s Serie A regular-season match on the back of a strong, unbeaten start, but Luciano Spalletti will have to do without Manuel Locatelli and Khéphren Thuram. The absences in midfield open up a realistic path for Sassuolo in this match. Alberto Aquilani’s team has shown attacking flair, and their most recent matchup in March 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw—a result that gives the underdog hope.
- Date and Time: September 13, 2026, 8:45 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 4)
Sassuolo has scored in all five competitive matches this season, a reliable offensive output that supports the “Both Teams to Score: Yes” bet. Juventus has scored in each of its three league matches, which further supports this prediction. Sassuolo will be without Fali Candé and Edoardo Pieragnolo, while Juventus will be missing Locatelli and Thuram. These absences in key positions continue to point to scoring opportunities for both sides.
Sassuolo Form & Record Check
Sassuolo drew 2-2 at Bologna last weekend. The fact that they squandered two leads revealed problems in the closing stages rather than a lack of ambition.
Sassuolo has scored in all five matches, with four games featuring at least three goals. Therefore, betting on goals seems more compelling than the prospect of a cautious match. Cristian Volpato is out, and Fali Candé and Edoardo Pieragnolo are also unavailable, leaving Aquilani with fewer options in both attack and defense.
Juventus Form & Record Check
Juventus drew 1–1 with AC Milan in their most recent league match, with Federico Gatti scoring the late equalizer.
However, Locatelli and Thuram are out, which means established options in central midfield are missing. Spalletti’s projected starting lineup could therefore lack its usual balance despite the positive results.
Sassuolo – Juventus Head-to-Head & Statistics
Sassuolo has put up a fight in the aforementioned matches. That’s enough resistance to make the Double Chance bet seem credible. The most recent matchup ended 1-1 in March 2026, serving as a reminder that this pairing can give the stronger team a run for its money.
Sassuolo lost the previous home match in January 2026 by a score of 0–3, a sobering counterexample that makes Sassuolo or a draw a medium-risk bet. Juventus has been scoring regularly, so the “Both Teams to Score: Yes” bet depends on whether Sassuolo can carry its current offensive momentum into this match.
