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Sassuolo vs Torino Predictions, Picks & Odds – 29/08/2026
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Sassuolo sit 12th in the table and will be desperate to avoid starting a third consecutive league campaign with back-to-back defeats. Their 2-1 loss to Atalanta on the opening weekend was frustrating; Alberto Aquilani's side generated 22 attempts, with Armand Laurienté firing six shots alone. The departure of Andrea Pinamonti to Lazio leaves a significant void up front, and Sebastiano Esposito now carries the burden of leading the attack at the MAPEI Stadium.
Torino, placed 13th, also fell 2-1 in their opener, this time to AC Milan. New boss Ignazio Abate has injected youth and aggression into the squad, blooding the likes of Mascardi, Comuzzo, Fitz-Jim, and Cacciamani. A Coppa Italia win over Carrarese offered early encouragement, but the league result underlined the work still required. Torino's recent record against Sassuolo, however, provides genuine cause for optimism heading into this fixture.
Torino's head-to-head dominance over Sassuolo makes the X2 selection a compelling proposition. The Granata are unbeaten in their last four Serie A meetings, collecting three wins and a draw since September 2022. Particularly telling is Sassuolo's woeful home record in this fixture: just one victory in 11 Serie A attempts at the MAPEI Stadium. That historical pattern strongly favours a Torino draw or win at 3.25.
Both sides fell to identical 2-1 defeats on the opening weekend, Sassuolo against Atalanta and Torino against AC Milan. Sassuolo did generate 22 shots against Atalanta, with Armand Laurienté responsible for six, yet the loss of last season's top scorer Andrea Pinamonti to Lazio leaves a significant void. Sebastiano Esposito carries that burden now, and early-season chemistry remains uncertain.
Under new manager Ignazio Abate, Torino have introduced a younger, more aggressive profile with signings like Comuzzo, Fitz-Jim, and Cacciamani. That injection of energy could prove decisive against a Sassuolo side still finding its feet under Alberto Aquilani. The draw at 3.40 offers additional cover alongside the away win. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Sassuolo vs Torino
- Torino unbeaten in four H2H meetings
- Sassuolo: one home win in eleven
- Both sides lost their Serie A openers
Form & Statistics: Sassuolo vs Torino
Sassuolo
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Torino
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Lineups: Sassuolo vs Torino
Sassuolo
Starters
- 1 Muric
- 2 Cinquegrano
- 3 Odenthal
- 4 Idzes
- 5 Doig
- 6 Adzic
- 7 Bakola
- 8 TBD (Matic replacement)
- 9 Volpato
- 10 Bowie
- 11 TBD (Laurienté replacement)
Absent
- Ismaël Koné (injury)
- Fali Cande (Cruciate ligament tear (expected return Mid September 2026))
- Edoardo Pieragnolo (Cruciate ligament injury / Knee injury (expected return Early September 2026 / October 2026))
- Domenico Berardi (Ankle injury (expected return Early September 2026))
- Daniel Boloca (Knee injury / Arthroscopy (expected return Mid September 2026))
- Nemanja Matic (Calf/Shin Injury (Out Indefinitely))
- Armand Lauriente (Back Injury)
- Andrea Pinamonti (Physical discomfort / Niggle (also transferred to Lazio))
- Y. Paz (Cruciate ligament injury (expected return Late October 2026))
Torino
Starters
- 1 Mascardi
- 2 Ismajli
- 3 Coco
- 4 Comuzzo
- 5 Pedersen
- 6 Fitz-Jim
- 7 Gineitis
- 8 Cacciamani
- 9 Casadei
- 10 Vlasic
- 11 Simeone
Bench
- Paleari
- Siviero
- Pellini
- Carrascosa
- Luongo
- Ilkhan
- Ilic
- Biraghi
- Aboukhlal
- Adams
- Oristanio
- Njie
Absent
- Adam Masina (injury)
- Zanos Savva (injury)
- Franco Israel (injury)
- Tino Anjorin (Thigh injury / Hip bruise (expected return Early September 2026 / August 28, 2026))
- Pietro Pellegri (Cruciate ligament injury / Back Injury (expected return September 1, 2026))
- Eray Cömert (Suspended)
- Sandro Kulenovic (Suspended (yellow cards))
Low confidence
Torino arrive at the Mapei Stadium with a well-sourced probable XI, lining up in a compact 3-4-2-1 with Casadei and Vlasic supporting Simeone in the final third. Sassuolo's 4-3-3, by contrast, carries more uncertainty, with two starting positions still unresolved following confirmed injuries to key players.
That asymmetry matters tactically. Torino's shape looks settled and coherent, giving Paolo Vanoli's side a preparation edge heading into this early Serie A fixture. Sassuolo's midfield and attacking configurations remain speculative, drawn from weaker sources, so the home side's actual structure on the pitch may differ from what is shown above.
Sassuolo vs Torino: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
How to Watch Sassuolo vs Torino Match?
What time is Sassuolo vs Torino?
Sassuolo host Torino on 29 August 2026 at the MAPEI Stadium, with kickoff set for 17:30 BST.
Where is Sassuolo vs Torino being played?
This match takes place at the MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia, Sassuolo's home ground.
How Can I Watch Sassuolo vs Torino on TV and Live Stream?
Fans in India can watch Sassuolo vs Torino live on GXR World, the Serie A broadcast partner.