Serie A
2026/27 · Regular Season - 5
Match analysis preview
On 18 September 2026, Monza and Sassuolo will meet at the U-Power Stadium in the 5th round of the Serie A season. Monza have failed to win any of their last four matches, while Sassuolo have won two of their last five. Over these runs, Monza have scored 6 goals and conceded 11, while Sassuolo have scored 8 and conceded 8.
| # | Team | P | Scored | Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
5 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| 9 |
|
5 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Squad news
Injuries and suspensions: Monza — Sassuolo
I. Toure
Contusion
J. Ziolkowski
Foot Injury
M. Pessina
Knee Injury
P. Ciurria
Inactive
C. Volpato
Thigh Injury
⚽1
1
0
D. Boloca
Muscle Injury
E. Pieragnolo
Knee Injury
F. Cande
Knee Injury
I. Kone
Broken Leg
J. Idzes
Muscle Injury
⚽0
1
0
S. Walukiewicz
Muscle Injury
Y. Paz
Knee Injury
Pre-match statistics
Form over the last five matches: Monza — Sassuolo
0 wins, 1 draws, 4 losses in the last 5 matches
In their only listed home match, Monza lost 2:3 to Udinese, so they go into their next home game on the back of a defeat. Monza scored twice in that match but failed to keep a clean sheet.
The hosts' overall form remains winless across their last four matches: one draw and three defeats, including a recent 2:3 loss to Lecce. Monza have scored 6 goals and conceded 11, averaging 1,5 goals scored and 2,75 conceded per game; the team has scored in each of those four matches.
0 wins, 0 draws, 5 losses in the last 5 matches
In their only listed home match, Monza lost 2:3 to Udinese, so they go into their next home game on the back of a defeat. Monza scored twice in that match but failed to keep a clean sheet.
The hosts' overall form remains winless across their last four matches: one draw and three defeats, including a recent 2:3 loss to Lecce. Monza have scored 6 goals and conceded 11, averaging 1,5 goals scored and 2,75 conceded per game; the team has scored in each of those four matches.
2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
Sassuolo have failed to win any of their last five away matches: two draws and three defeats, with 4 goals scored and 7 conceded. The visitors have averaged 0,8 goals per game while conceding 1,4. Their most recent away match, against Bologna, ended in a 2:2 draw; overall, Sassuolo have scored in three of their five away matches, failing to find the net against Parma and Fiorentina.
Their overall form looks better: in their last five matches, the team have recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats, scoring and conceding 8 goals. Sassuolo are unbeaten in their last three matches, scoring in each of them — 3:2 against Juventus, 2:2 against Bologna and 2:1 against Torino.
0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses in the last 5 matches
Sassuolo have failed to win any of their last five away matches: two draws and three defeats, with 4 goals scored and 7 conceded. The visitors have averaged 0,8 goals per game while conceding 1,4. Their most recent away match, against Bologna, ended in a 2:2 draw; overall, Sassuolo have scored in three of their five away matches, failing to find the net against Parma and Fiorentina.
Their overall form looks better: in their last five matches, the team have recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats, scoring and conceding 8 goals. Sassuolo are unbeaten in their last three matches, scoring in each of them — 3:2 against Juventus, 2:2 against Bologna and 2:1 against Torino.
Pre-match statistics
Head-to-head: Monza and Sassuolo
The supplied JSON contains no head-to-head results between Monza and Sassuolo. The sample size is 0 matches, so recurring trends in this fixture cannot be assessed.
Match timeline
Match events: Monza — Sassuolo
E. Kouadio
Roughing
1 - 0
G. Varela
Assist: S. Birindelli
D. Mota
Replaced: P. Cutrone
A. Bakoune
Replaced: R. Mangas
F. Ondoa
Replaced: E. Akinsanmiro
2 - 0
G. Varela
Penalty
K. Bowie
Replaced: K. Thorstvedt
L. Lipani
Replaced: N. Matic
B. Dominguez
Replaced: D. Berardi
V. Adzic
Replaced: S. Esposito
M. Folorunsho
Tripping
M. Mout
Replaced: J. Robinson
L. Skjellerup
Replaced: D. Bakola
L. Lipani
Unsportsmanlike conduct
S. Birindelli
Tripping
2 - 1
V. Adzic
G. Varela
Holding
Y. Maye
Replaced: S. Birindelli
Monza
Metric
Sassuolo
2
Goals
1
1.45
Expected goals (xG)
1.58
15
Shots
2
6
Shots on target
8
6
Shots off target
7
3
Blocked shots
5
8
Shots inside the box
13
7
Shots outside the box
7
7
Corners
5
13
Fouls
6
Offsides
1
35 %
Ball possession, %
65 %
7
Goalkeeper saves
4
313
Total passes
58
248
Accurate passes
513
79 %
Pass accuracy, %
88 %
4
Yellow cards
1
Goals
1.45
Expected goals (xG)
1.58
15
Shots
2
6
Shots on target
8
6
Shots off target
7
3
Blocked shots
5
8
Shots inside the box
13
7
Shots outside the box
7
7
Corners
5
13
Fouls
6
Offsides
1
35 %
Ball possession, %
65 %
7
Goalkeeper saves
4
313
Total passes
58
248
Accurate passes
513
79 %
Pass accuracy, %
88 %
4
Yellow cards
1
2
Goals
1
0
Expected goals (xG)
0
Shots
Shots on target
Shots off target
Blocked shots
Shots inside the box
Shots outside the box
Corners
Fouls
Offsides
Goalkeeper saves
Total passes
Accurate passes
Yellow cards
Player statistics
Player ratings: Monza — Sassuolo
9
Gustavo Varela
F · 96 min · goals: 2
8.3
1
Noel Törnqvist
G · 96 min
7.6
60
Eddy Kouadio
D · 96 min
7.3
44
Andrea Carboni
D · 96 min
7.2
19
Samuele Birindelli
M · 93 min · assists: 1
7.0
14
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
M · 56 min
7.0
3
Lorenzo Lucchesi
D · 96 min
6.9
46
Jay Robinson
F · 82 min
6.9
24
Adam Bakoune
D · 40 min
6.9
47
Dany Mota
F · 40 min
6.9
90
Michael Folorunsho
M · 96 min
6.6
7
Ricardo Mangas
M · 56 min
6.6
8
Manga Foe Ondoa
M · 40 min
6.5
10
Patrick Cutrone
F · 56 min
6.3
80
Mathis Mout
M · 14 min
6.3
5
Yvan Maye
D · 3 min
—
43
Aljaz Strajnar
G
—
20
Demba Thiam
G
—
6
Valentin Antov
D
—
2
Saba Goglichidze
D
—
21
Leonardo Colombo
M
—
11
Omari Forson
F
—
22
Exequiel Zeballos
F
—
16
Cyril Ngonge
F
—
28
Andrea Colpani
M
—
45
Armand Laurienté
F · 96 min
7.9
17
Vasilije Adžić
M · 24 min · goals: 1
7.9
49
Arijanet Murić
G · 96 min
7.7
50
Darryl Bakola
M · 82 min
7.3
15
Duje Ćaleta-Car
D · 96 min
7.2
18
Nemanja Matić
M · 64 min
7.2
16
Fedde Leysen
D · 96 min
6.9
35
Luca Lipani
M · 32 min
6.7
46
Simone Cinquegrano
D · 96 min
6.5
42
Kristian Thorstvedt
M · 64 min
6.5
9
Kieron Bowie
F · 32 min
6.5
10
Domenico Berardi
F · 72 min
6.3
25
Benjamín Domínguez
F · 24 min
6.3
3
Josh Doig
D · 96 min
6.2
19
Laurs Skjellerup
F · 14 min
6.2
94
Sebastiano Esposito
F · 72 min
5.9
80
Stefano Turati
G
—
12
Giacomo Satalino
G
—
20
Ignace Van der Brempt
D
—
26
Cas Odenthal
D
—
8
Andrea Ghion
M
—
33
Rafael Obrador
D
—
55
Ibrahim Sulemana
M
—
77
Nicholas Pierini
F
—
Prediction
Monza vs Sassuolo prediction
There is currently no sufficiently reliable statistical signal to support a prediction in this section.
Monza — Sassuolo
2:3
Away win (2)
Estimated goals: 1.63 — 2.04. The score is a model estimate, not an exact promise.
What is xG: What Is xG (Expected Goals) in Football? · How the xG.Football Prediction Model Works
Factors supporting this pick
Overall form · points per game: 0.25 : 1.4
Average goal difference: -1.25 : 0
Factors against
There are not enough completed matches in the database yet.
Pre-match statistics
Corners: Monza — Sassuolo
There is currently no sufficiently reliable statistical signal to support a prediction in this section.
Select a sample to see its matches
Average per match
8.2
Team 4.2
Opponent 4
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
8.2
Team 3.2
Opponent 5
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
9.4
Team 3.8
Opponent 5.6
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
10
Team 4.2
Opponent 5.8
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Prediction
Prediction: Shots on target — Monza — Sassuolo
The model selected over 7,5 shots on target and rated it at 3\/5 points, although the calculated probability is not provided in the data. Overall-form statistics offer the strongest support for this prediction: the line landed in 4 of 4 matches involving the hosts, with an average total of 10 shots on target, and in 4 of 5 matches involving the visitors, with an average total of 11; in Sassuolo's away matches, the figure was 3 of 5 with 9,4 shots, while Monza's home sample contains only one match, in which the total was 10.
89%
Estimated probability
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Average per match
9.6
Team 5.2
Opponent 4.4
Above the line in 5 of 5 matches
Average per match
9.2
Team 4
Opponent 5.2
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
11
Team 5.6
Opponent 5.4
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
9.4
Team 4.6
Opponent 4.8
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Pre-match statistics
Yellow cards: Monza — Sassuolo
There is currently no sufficiently reliable statistical signal to support a prediction in this section.
Select a sample to see its matches
Average per match
2.4
Team 1.2
Opponent 1.2
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
2.8
Team 1.6
Opponent 1.2
Above the line in 1 of 5 matches
Average per match
4
Team 2
Opponent 2
Above the line in 4 of 4 matches
Average per match
4.3
Team 1.5
Opponent 2.8
Above the line in 3 of 4 matches
How to read this prediction: How the xG.Football Prediction Model Works · Both Teams to Score (BTTS): How the Market Works and How to Predict It · Over/Under 2.5 Goals: How to Calculate It and When It Lands · Football Prediction & Betting Glossary
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Bookmaker odds
Saved odds: Monza — Sassuolo
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Match result (1X2)
Totals
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Yes · 0%
No · 0%
Match result (1X2)
Monza · 0%
Draw · 0%
Sassuolo · 0%
Totals
Over +2.5 · 0%
Under +2.5 · 0%
Match information
Match information: Monza — Sassuolo
Kick-off18 September 2026, 21:45
CompetitionSerie A
Season2026/27
Round / stageRegular Season - 5
VenueU-Power Stadium
CityMonza
RefereeDaniele Perenzoni, Italy
FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Monza — Sassuolo
01 What time does Monza vs Sassuolo kick off?
Monza vs Sassuolo (Serie A) kicks off 18 September 2026, 21:45.
02 Where is Monza vs Sassuolo being played?
The match is played at U-Power Stadium (Monza).
03 Who is the referee for Monza vs Sassuolo?
The referee for Monza vs Sassuolo is Daniele Perenzoni, Italy.
04 What are the over/under odds for Monza vs Sassuolo?
For Monza vs Sassuolo, bookmakers offer 1.85 on over 2.5 goals and 2.05 on under 2.5 goals.
05 What are the match winner odds for Monza vs Sassuolo?
Bookmaker odds for Monza vs Sassuolo: Monza — 3.08, Draw — 3.53, Sassuolo — 2.35.
06 What is the recent form of Monza and Sassuolo?
Monza: 0 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 6–13. Sassuolo: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 8–8.
07 How many times have Monza and Sassuolo played each other?
Our database has 4 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.
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