All eyes will be on Stadio Giovanni Zini as two newly promoted sides battle for three valuable points in the second round of the Italian Serie A on Friday, 29 August 2025.
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Cremonese vs Sassuolo predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in each of the last three encounters between Cremonese and Sassuolo.
- Four of Cremonese’s last six games went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Nine of Cremonese's last 10 matches featured fewer than 11 corners.
Correct score prediction: Cremonese 2-1 Sassuolo
Cremonese marked their return to the Italian top flight with an impressive 2-1 victory away at AC Milan last weekend, while Sassuolo suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Napoli in their Serie A opener.
Interestingly, these teams met twice in Serie B last season, and Cremonese earned four points from a possible six in their two encounters.
Given Cremonese's performance last weekend, we are leaning toward the hosts for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sassuolo are up against it
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this skirmish, Cremonese are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that three or more goals were scored in four of Cremonese's last six games. On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
There have been six encounters between Cremonese and Sassuolo in the last decade, and both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them.
Italy Serie B 04/05/25
Cremonese
Sassuolo
Italy Serie B 31/08/24
Sassuolo
Cremonese
Italy Serie A 06/03/23
Sassuolo
Cremonese
Italy Serie A 04/09/22
Cremonese
Sassuolo
Europe Friendlies 04/09/21
Sassuolo
Cremonese
Cremonese preview: A few absentees
Cremonese pulled off the upset of matchday 1 in Serie A this season, as they defeated AC Milan 2-1 in San Siro last Saturday to mark their return in style.
Playing at home for the first time this campaign and with confidence on their side after that statement win in Milan, the hosts will look to earn back-to-back top-flight victories this weekend.
However, Dennis Johnsen, Gianluca Saro and Matteo Bianchetti are ruled out of this meeting due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Audero (GK), Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti, Zerbin, Collocolo, Grassi, Vandeputte, Pezzella, Okereke, Bonazzoli.
Italy Serie B 13/05/25
L
Pisa
2
Cremonese
1
Italy Serie B 09/05/25
W
Spezia
2
Cremonese
3
Italy Serie B 04/05/25
D
Sassuolo
1
Cremonese
1
Italy Serie B 01/05/25
D
Sampdoria
0
Cremonese
0
Italy Serie B 25/04/25
W
Mantova
2
Cremonese
4
Sassuolo preview: Eyeing their first win
Sassuolo, on the other hand, lost 2-0 at home to defending champions Napoli in last week's opener and will, in this contest, search for their first three points of the season.
Ismael Kone will serve a suspension in this game, while Laurs Skjellerup and Kristian Thorstvedt remain sidelined for the visitors with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Turati (GK), Walukiewicz, Romagna, Idzes, Doig, Lipani, Boloca, Ghion, Berardi, Pinamonti & Lauriente.
Italy Serie B 13/05/25
L
Frosinone
1
Sassuolo
0
Italy Serie B 09/05/25
L
Catanzaro
2
Sassuolo
0
Italy Serie B 04/05/25
D
Cremonese
1
Sassuolo
1
Italy Serie B 01/05/25
W
Carrarese
0
Sassuolo
2
Italy Serie B 25/04/25
W
Cesena
0
Sassuolo
2
Player to watch: Dennis Johnsen
Dennis Johnsen has a solid track record against Sassuolo, as he had three direct goal involvements in two meetings between these teams last season. The former Venezia forward will fancy his chances against Sassuolo once again.