Three points will be at stake when Sassuolo host Juventus in the 19th round of the Italian Serie A at Mapei Stadium on Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
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Sassuolo vs Juventus predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Sassuolo’s last five matches.
- Eight of the last 11 clashes between these sides produced goals at both ends.
- Sassuolo conceded first in five of their last seven games.
Correct score prediction: Sassuolo 1-3 Juventus
These teams are on opposite sides when it comes to recent form. While Juventus have four wins in their last five matches, Sassuolo are currently on a four-game winless run.
Moreover, Juventus won four of the last six encounters between these outfits and should be able to secure a fairly comfortable victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Juventus clearly favoured
- HOME: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Juventus' winning streak ended with a 1-1 draw against Lecce last time out. They had the opportunity to take the lead late in the second half but failed to convert from the spot.
Luciano Spalletti’s men are fourth in Serie A, six points behind leaders Inter Milan at the time of writing.
Tenth-placed Sassuolo, on the other hand, are coming off a 1-1 draw with Parma. They have struggled to find their best form of late, with no wins in their last four matches.
Ahead of this encounter, Juventus are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds usually have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Juventus opened the scoring in four of their last five matches, while Sassuolo conceded first in five of their last seven games. For this reason, HT Juventus to win has an appealing look at 13/10 (2.30). That one has a 43.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Juventus have bragging rights
Juventus have been the dominant side in their recent encounters with Sassuolo, winning four and losing two of their last six H2Hs. However, it is fair to note that the Turin giants lost their last two trips to this stadium.
Italy Serie A 16/01/24
Juventus
Sassuolo
Italy Serie A 23/09/23
Sassuolo
Juventus
Italy Serie A 16/04/23
Sassuolo
Juventus
Italy Serie A 15/08/22
Juventus
Sassuolo
Italy Serie A 25/04/22
Sassuolo
Juventus
Sassuolo preview: Hoping to halt their winless streak
Sassuolo will be without Edoardo Pieragnolo, Filippo Romagna, Daniel Boloca, Domenico Berardi, Cristian Volpato, and Yeferson Paz due to injury.
The hosts will also have to do without right-back Woyo Coulibaly, who is currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations for the Malian national team.
Predicted lineup: Muric (GK), Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Cande, Thorstvedt, Matic, Kone, Fadera, Lauriente & Pinamonti.
Last five matches
- Sassuolo 1-1 Parma
- Bologna 1-1 Sassuolo
- Sassuolo 0-1 Torino
- Milan 2-2 Sassuolo
- Sassuolo 3-1 Fiorentina
Juventus preview: Changes expected
Experienced striker Dusan Vlahovic remains sidelined with an injury, as are centre-backs Daniele Rugani and Federico Gatti.
There could be a change up front for Juve following that disastrous penalty miss from Jonathan David against Lecce, with Lois Openda a likely starter in the final third.
Predicted lineup: Di Gregorio (GK), Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso, Concecicao, Yildiz & Openda.
Last five matches
- Juventus 1-1 Lecce
- Pisa 0-2 Juventus
- Juventus 2-1 Roma
- Bologna 0-1 Juventus
- Juventus 2-0 Pafos
Player to watch: Kenan Yildiz
Juventus have scored 24 goals in Serie A this season, and Kenan Yildiz was directly involved in 10 of them. The Turkish midfielder has seven goal contributions in his last nine appearances across all competitions and will fancy his chances against Sassuolo.