Get the confirmed lineups and match prediction for Monza vs Sassuolo in Serie A. Explore starting XIs, key team news, and tactical analysis for kick-off.
Monza vs Sassuolo Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 18 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | U-Power Stadium |
The starting lineups for Monza vs Sassuolo in Serie A have been confirmed.
Monza Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Noel Törnqvist, Andrea Carboni, Eddy Kouadio, Lorenzo Lucchesi, Samuele Birindelli, Michael Folorunsho, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Ricardo Mangas, Patrick Cutrone, Jay Robinson, Gustavo Varela
Substitutes: Omari Forson, Exequiel Zeballos, Valentin Antov, Cyril Ngonge, Saba Goglichidze, Aljaz Strajnar, Adam Bakoune, Mathis Mout, Leonardo Colombo, Yvan Maye, Andrea Colpani, Dany Mota, Manga Foe Ondoa, Demba Thiam
Sassuolo Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Arijanet Muric, Simone Cinquegrano, Duje Caleta-Car, Fedde Leysen, Josh Doig, Darryl Bakola, Nemanja Matic, Kristian Thorstvedt, Domenico Berardi, Sebastiano Esposito, Armand Laurienté
Substitutes: Stefano Turati, Kieron Bowie, Andrea Ghion, Ignace Van der Brempt, Rafa Obrador, Laurs Skjellerup, Giacomo Satalino, Benja Domínguez, Luca Lipani, Vasilije Adzic, Ibrahim Sulemana, Nicholas Pierini, Cas Odenthal
Monza vs Sassuolo Immediate Reaction
Monza
Monza set up in a 3-4-2-1 system with Noel Törnqvist in goal behind a three-man defence of Andrea Carboni, Eddy Kouadio, and Lorenzo Lucchesi. Samuele Birindelli and Ricardo Mangas operate as wing-backs outside central midfielders Michael Folorunsho and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro. In attack, Patrick Cutrone and Jay Robinson are deployed just behind lone striker Gustavo Varela.
Sassuolo
Sassuolo line up in a 4-3-3 formation featuring Arijanet Muric in goal, guarded by Simone Cinquegrano, Duje Caleta-Car, Fedde Leysen, and Josh Doig across the back four. Nemanja Matic anchors the midfield alongside Darryl Bakola and Kristian Thorstvedt. Domenico Berardi and Armand Laurienté provide width from the flanks in support of central forward Sebastiano Esposito.
Monza vs Sassuolo Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's suggested bet builder features four selections centred on the confirmed lineups. The first leg backs Domenico Berardi over 3.5 player shots, with the winger regularly testing opposition defences. The second leg targets over 1.5 total away goals for Sassuolo, who have scored at least twice in each of their last three Serie A matches. The third leg is for Monza frontman Gustavo Varela to score anytime, having found the net in two of his last three league games. Finally, both teams to score is selected to complete the combination.
Monza vs Sassuolo Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Sassuolo arrive as slight favourites with their attacking trio of Domenico Berardi, Sebastiano Esposito, and Armand Laurienté posing a major threat to a Monza defence that has conceded at least two goals in five of their last six Serie A games. While the hosts carry goalscoring ability through Gustavo Varela, Monza's run of 11 defeats in their last 13 league matches suggests Sassuolo have the upper hand.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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