Roma welcome Sassuolo to the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday as Serie A action resumes in the capital, with the home side getting their first win after losing their first game in 2026.
Roma kept pace with the leading pack on Tuesday by claiming a 2-0 win over Lecce, a result that preserved their unusual league pattern of avoiding draws altogether this season.
The victory could prove a turning point for the Giallorossi, who had dropped four of their previous six Serie A matches before midweek. They have been solid at the Stadio Olimpico and have yet to concede more than once in a league match this term, winning five of their last six competitive home games.
Sassuolo, meanwhile, suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Juventus on Tuesday, extending their winless run to five matches and denting their push for European qualification.
Their away form has been a notable bright spot, with just one loss in their last seven road games, but that resilience has yet to translate into results against the league’s elite, having failed to beat any of the top six sides this season.
Read our Roma vs Sassuolo predictions and preview to find out, and remember to check our other Serie A predictions.
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Roma vs Sassuolo prediction: Home team to get a win
Key statistics
- Two of their last five clashes have ended in a first-half draw.
- Roma have won three of their last five meetings with Sassuolo.
- BTTS has been played in three of their last five games.
Correct score prediction: Roma 3-1 Sassuolo
We expect a free-flowing match at the Stadio Olimpico, but one that should ultimately tilt in favour of the host. Our prediction is a 3-1 win for Roma, driven by their strong home record and recent success in this fixture.
Roma have enjoyed the upper hand in recent meetings with Sassuolo, winning each of the last three encounters. While Sassuolo possess enough attacking threat to get on the scoresheet, Roma’s structure and game management at home should allow them to edge the game.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Roma strong favourites at home
- Home: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- Draw: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- Away: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The bookmakers see Roma as the possible winner in this encounter, with 1.57 odds, implying a 63.6% chance of victory inside 90 minutes. Sassuolo are priced at 6.00 (16.7%) to claim an upset, while the draw sits at 3.90 (25.6%), suggesting Roma are expected to control the contest.
Most recent head-to-head: Roma dominate history
Roma have generally enjoyed the better of the encounters in their previous meetings. Looking at their last five meetings, the Giallorossi have managed to secure three victories, while there has been one draw and one win for Sassuolo.
The most recent encounter took place in 2025, where Roma secured a hard-fought 1-0 win away from home. Prior to that, they recorded a 1-0 home win in 2024 and a 2-1 away victory in 2023.
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Roma preview: Multiple players sidelined
Roma will have to cope without several key squad members for this fixture. Neil El Aynaoui and Evan N’Dicka are away on international duty, while Artem Dovbyk, Edoardo Bove, Tommaso Baldanzi, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Leon Bailey are all unavailable due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK), Ghilardi, Ziolkowski, Celik, Wesley, Pisilli, Kone, El Shaarawy, Cristante, Soule & Ferguson
Last five fixtures
- 06.01.26 – Lecce 0–2 AS Roma
- 03.01.26 – Atalanta 1–0 AS Roma
- 29.12.25 – AS Roma 3–1 Genoa
- 20.12.25 – Juventus 2–1 AS Roma
- 15.12.25 – AS Roma 1–0 Como
Sassuolo preview: Several absences to manage
Sassuolo face several absences for this match. Woyo Coulibaly is away on international duty, while Filippo Romagna, Edoardo Pieragnolo, Daniel Boloca, Cristian Volpato and Domenico Berardi are sidelined through injury.
Predicted lineup: Muric (GK), Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig, Thorstvedt, Matic, Kone, Iannoni, Pinamonti & Lauriente
Last five fixtures
- 06.01.26 – Sassuolo 0–3 Juventus
- 03.01.26 – Sassuolo 1–1 Parma
- 28.12.25 – Bologna 1–1 Sassuolo
- 21.12.25 – Sassuolo 0–1 Torino
- 14.12.25 – AC Milan 2–2 Sassuolo
Player to watch: Matias Soule
Matias Soule is the primary attacking threat for the home side and has been their main man in the final third. The forward has been in decent form this season and he is the club’s top scorer in the Serie A.
He has contributed five goals and provided three assists in the league. His presence and ability in attack make him a difficult opponent for any defensive unit to contain. If the Giallorossi are to secure the victory, they will likely need a strong performance from him.