Sassuolo vs Juventus

Sassuolo sit 11th in the Serie A table with 23 points, firmly mid-table but outside the European qualification picture. Juventus, by contrast, occupy 4th place with 33 points and remain closely involved in the battle for Champions League spots. The 10-point gap between the two sides underscores the differing objectives each team has at this stage of the season.

Home form has been a mixed story for Sassuolo. They have lost half of their last six Serie A matches at the MAPEI Stadium, a run that reflects inconsistency rather than outright collapse.

Across their wider league form, Sassuolo are currently experiencing a difficult spell. They have recorded just one win in their last seven Serie A matches.

Goals have also been at a premium recently, with under 2.5 goals scored in each of their last three league fixtures, pointing to tighter games and fewer clear-cut chances. That trend underlines the defensive grind of Sassuolo's recent fixtures.

The head-to-head history between these teams adds another layer of intrigue. Sassuolo have won 50% of their last six Serie A meetings with Juventus, an unusually strong record against one of Italy’s traditional heavyweights.

Putting an end to a four-game winless run remains the objective here [WDLDD]. That aim adds a sense of urgency to every phase of play.

A 4—3—3 formation, as seen in the 1-1 draw with Parma, may be seen once again. Alieu Fadera, Alieu Fadera, and Armand Laurienté could form the attacking trio.

Fourth-placed Juventus arrive after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Lecce, with Jonathan David failing to convert from the penalty spot. “We need to improve our choices in the box,” Spalletti said following the draw.

“We put the ball into dangerous areas many times, both in the first and second half, but we never found the right touch to redirect it. That’s where we have to grow,” he added.

That draw put an end to a three-game winning run [LWWWD].

Meanwhile, the Old Lady has won 50% of their last six away matches in Serie A, a return that highlights their ability to collect results on the road without being dominant in every fixture.

More broadly, consistency has been a defining feature of Juventus’ domestic campaign, as they remain unbeaten in 49 of their last 56 Serie A matches.

That long-term record reflects a side that is difficult to break down and capable of managing games effectively across different scenarios.

From a stylistic perspective, recent trends suggest a contest that may develop cautiously.

A 4-2-3-1 formation with Jonathan David in attack is expected against Sassuolo.