Roma vs Sassuolo

Roma come into the fixture sitting 5th in the table with 36 points, firmly in the hunt for European qualification following the midweek 2-0 win over Lecce. That victory leaves them alternating between a win and a loss in the last five Serie A games [WLWLW].

While there have been moments of inconsistency with Roma, their overall home record remains a major source of confidence. The Giallorossi are unbeaten in 17 of their last 20 home league games, underlining how difficult they are to face at the Olimpico.

That home strength has often been decisive in keeping Roma competitive near the top end of the table, even when performances away from home fluctuate.

Historically, Roma have also enjoyed success against Sassuolo. They have won three of the last six Serie A meetings between the two sides and are currently on a run of three consecutive league victories against the Neroverdi.

Roma have also found the net consistently in this fixture, scoring at least once in each of their last eight league games against Sassuolo. This attacking reliability against Saturday’s opponents could once again prove crucial, especially given Sassuolo’s recent defensive issues.

Gasperini would like to see his side defy the alternating trend, which puts them on the road to defeat this weekend. A 3—4—2—1 with Evan Ferguson in attack is expected against the Watermelon Peel.

Previously suspended duo Mario Hermoso and Gianluca Mancini both return, having failed to feature in the midweek clash against Lecce.

Sassuolo sit 11th with 23 points after a midweek 3-0 loss to Juventus. They have managed just one win in their last eight Serie A matches, a run that underlines their struggle to translate solid performances into victories.

Draws have been common, with three stalemates in their last six league games, painting a picture of a side that is hard to beat but short of a decisive edge in key moments.

On the road, there is a glimmer of encouragement: Sassuolo are unbeaten in six of their last seven away matches in Serie A.

Defensively, concerns persist: they have conceded at least one goal in each of their last eight league games, a worrying trend ahead of a trip to Roma, who are usually reliable in front of goal at home.

Despite the leaky defense, ending a five-game winless run remains one of this weekend’s objectives.

A 4-3-3 formation with Volpato, Armand Laurienté, Andrea Pinamonti, and Edoardo Iannoni in attack is expected.