Sassuolo and Catanzaro will square off in the first round of the Coppa Italia on 15 August, with both sides eager to secure a place in the next round. The Neroverdi will look to make home advantage count as they aim for a deep cup run.
On the other hand, the Serie B outfit Catanzaro will be eyeing an upset to boost their momentum early in the season. With knockout football on the line, this encounter promises plenty of intensity and ambition from both teams.
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Sassuolo vs Catanzaro prediction: Comfortable win for the Giallorossi
Key statistics
- Sassuolo have not lost their last four preseason friendly matches.
- The Giallorossi have won two of their last four games and have scored two or more goals in each of them.
- Both teams have had three or more cards in their last two fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Sassuolo 2-0 Catanzaro
Fabio Grosso’s side enter the Coppa Italia tie unbeaten in their last four friendlies, recording two convincing wins and two draws. Their only recent competitive defeat was a narrow loss to Frosinone back in May.
The Eagles of the South, on the other hand, have been far less consistent. They edged past Citta di Fasano in their last friendly but suffered defeats to Napoli and Spezia twice in their previous outings, with only two wins in their last five matches.
A 2-0 prediction is feasible, with Sassuolo having the firepower to score multiple goals while also being disciplined enough defensively to keep a clean sheet, especially in a knockout setting.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Sassuolo
- Home: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- Draw: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- Away: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The bookmakers have Sassuolo as clear favourites, with odds of 1.65, while Catanzaro, at 5.25, are big underdogs. A draw is seen as less likely than a Sassuolo win but more likely than a Catanzaro victory.
Most recent H2Hs: Catanzaro edge meeting
Catanzaro shocked Sassuolo with a 2-0 away win in May and also held them to a 1-1 draw at home last August. However, given the Giallorossi’s current sharpness in attack, home advantage and Catanzaro’s tendency to struggle against top-tier sides, they have an advantage heading into this tie.
With Grosso’s team’s recent form, Alberto Aquilani’s side will have to be at their best to get the better of the Giallorossi’s team.
Italy Serie B 09/05/25
Sassuolo
Catanzaro
Italy Serie B 18/08/24
Catanzaro
Sassuolo
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Sassuolo preview: Knee injury sidelines Tressoldi
Sassuolo will be without defender Ruan Tressoldi, who is recovering from a knee injury and is expected to return by mid-August, leaving a gap in their backline as they approach their upcoming fixtures.
Predicted lineup: Satalino (GK), Walukiewicz, Romagna, Muharemovic, Doig, Lipani, Kone, Ghion, Berardi, Pinamonti & Volpato
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
Catanzaro preview: Full team availability
Catanzaro have a fully fit squad, giving the manager the advantage of selecting his strongest possible line-up as they aim to pull off an upset.
Predicted lineup: Pigliacelli (GK), Antonini, Bettella, Frosinini, Verrengia, Biasci, Pontisso, Pompetti, Nuamah, Iemmello & D'Alessandro
Elite Club Friendlies 26/07/25
L
Napoli
2
Catanzaro
1
Italy Serie B 25/05/25
L
Spezia
2
Catanzaro
1
Italy Serie B 21/05/25
L
Spezia
2
Catanzaro
0
Italy Serie B Play-Offs 17/05/25
W
Cesena
0
Catanzaro
1
Italy Serie B 13/05/25
D
Mantova
0
Catanzaro
0
Player to watch: Andrea Pinamonti
Andrea Pinamonti has shown promising form for Sassuolo during the preseason, scoring twice in four matches. His sharpness in front of goal makes him a key figure to watch in the upcoming clash against Catanzaro, where his performance could be decisive in breaking down the opposition’s defence.
