Monza face Sassuolo in Friday's Serie A clash. Read our Monza vs Sassuolo match prediction, lineups, team news, standout betting odds, and top tips.
Monza vs Sassuolo Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 18 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Monza, U-Power Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Calcio, Sky Super Calcio, BeIn Sports (Australia) |
Monza vs Sassuolo opens Matchday 5 of the 2026/27 Italian Serie A season at the U-Power Stadium on Friday, and it is a fixture with two sides pointing in very different directions.
Monza arrive with just one point from four matches, having lost three of their opening outings, and remain rooted near the foot of the table after a 3-2 defeat at Lecce.
Sassuolo, by contrast, sit ninth on seven points and travel high on confidence following a 3-2 win over Juventus, unbeaten in their last three league games.
Monza are undefeated in their last five matches against Sassuolo in all competitions, so history offers the hosts a rare crumb of comfort in an otherwise grim start.
Monza vs Sassuolo Form
Monza are yet to win in the league, drawing one and losing three of their opening four fixtures, and have lost 11 of their last 13 Serie A matches. The defence is the concern, conceding at least two goals in five of their last six. They remain winless at home in the league, with attacking width their main outlet.
Sassuolo are the form side, unbeaten in three Serie A games and buoyant after seeing off Juventus. They have scored at least two goals in their last three league matches, with 29 or more shots taken in four of their last four Serie A games, and there have been 11 or more shots on target in four of those same outings. Adzic and Berardi carry a serious threat going forward.
Monza vs Sassuolo Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Monza: M. Pessina (Injured/out), P. Ciurria (Injured/out), J. Ziólkowski (Injured/out), R. Mangas (Injured/doubtful)
Sassuolo: C. Volpato (Injured/out), I. Koné (Injured/out), F. Candé (Injured/out), E. Pieragnolo (Injured/out), J. Idzes (Injured/out), S. Walukiewicz (Injured/out), D. Boloca (Injured/out)
Monza
Demba Thiam is favoured over Törnqvist in goal, with Kouadio, Lucchesi and Carboni starting across a back three. With Mangas a doubt, Bakoune comes in on the left. Folorunsho pairs with Akinsanmiro in the engine room, while Varela leads the line supported by Colpani and Robinson.
Sassuolo
Sassuolo make few changes after their win. Idzes is out through injury, so Caleta-Car partners Leysen at the back. Adzic is pushing for a starting berth in midfield after his decisive display, while the front three of Laurienté, Seba Esposito and Berardi is expected to stay intact.
Monza vs Sassuolo Predicted Lineup
Monza
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Thiam; Kouadio, Lucchesi, Carboni; Bakoune, Folorunsho, Akinsanmiro, Birindelli; Colpani, Robinson; Varela
Sassuolo
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Muric; Doig, Leysen, Caleta-Car, Cinquegrano; Thorstvedt, Matic, Adzic; Laurienté, Esposito, Berardi
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Monza vs Sassuolo Key Stats & Match Facts
Monza have lost 11 of their last 13 matches in Serie A.
Sassuolo have scored at least two goals in their last three Serie A matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in six of Sassuolo's last seven games in Serie A.
Sassuolo have taken 29 or more shots in four of their last four Serie A matches.
There have been 26 or more shots taken in four of the last four meetings between Monza and Sassuolo in Serie A.
Monza vs Sassuolo Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: These two are heading in opposite directions, and our Monza vs Sassuolo prediction backs the visitors. Sassuolo are the clear favourites on current form, pointing to a 1-3 away win. Monza's leaky defence should be punished by a confident Sassuolo side.
Best Bets
Back Jay Robinson to commit over 1.5 fouls in the Player Fouls market. Robinson will be scrapping in midfield against Sassuolo's quick counters, and there is a significant edge in this market, with the probability of him picking up the fouls rated at over 54%. His role in a Monza side under pressure makes this line appealing.
Back Domenico Berardi to record over 4.5 shots in the Player Shots market. Berardi has attempted 4 or more shots in all three of his last three appearances against Monza in Serie A, and Sassuolo's high shooting volume against a porous Monza defence makes him an excellent candidate to clear this line.
Monza vs Sassuolo Bet Builder
Our Monza vs Sassuolo bet builder tips lean into the goals: Domenico Berardi over 3.5 shots, Sassuolo over 1.5 team goals, Gustavo Varela to score anytime and both teams to score.
Berardi is the driving force of the Sassuolo attack, and with the visitors taking 29 or more shots in four of their last four Serie A games, his volume should hold up.
Sassuolo over 1.5 goals looks sound, given they have scored at least two goals in all three of their most recent Serie A matches on this hot run.
Varela leads the line for Monza and has found the net in two of his last three Serie A appearances, making him a fair shout in the anytime scorer market.
Both teams to score is well supported, with five or more goals in three of Monza's last four matches and Sassuolo netting twice across their last three Serie A outings.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 29/2 and is as short as 17/2 elsewhere.
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Monza vs Sassuolo Talking Points
This is a clash of moods as much as form. Sassuolo arrive off the back of a prestigious win over Juventus, having scored in all six of their matches across all competitions this season for a total of 12 goals, with seven different players on the scoresheet in Serie A. Monza, meanwhile, are still searching for their first league win. One angle for the hosts is their crossing game, ranking third in the division for crosses completed this season, feeding an attack that relies on width. There is a chink in the Sassuolo armour too, having conceded four of their seven league goals to opposing substitutes, so a Monza response late on cannot be dismissed. Even so, the visitors' cutting edge and Monza's defensive frailties point firmly one way.
Monza vs Sassuolo Predictions FAQs
When is the Monza vs Sassuolo Italian Serie A game?
The match takes place on Friday 18 September 2026, kicking off at 19:45 UK time.
Where is Monza vs Sassuolo being played?
The match will be played at the U-Power Stadium in Monza.
Where can I watch Monza vs Sassuolo?
Monza vs Sassuolo will be broadcast live on Sky Calcio, Sky Super Calcio, and BeIn Sports (Australia).
What competition is Monza vs Sassuolo in?
This fixture is part of Italian Serie A.
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