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>Bologna vs Sassuolo Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/09/2026
Serie A · 3Bologna vs Sassuolo – Best bets of the match
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Bologna sit 14th in Serie A after a frustrating start under Domenico Tedesco. Their opening day brought a 0-1 defeat to Lazio, a result that will sting given the ambitions at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Recent form across the tail end of last season was patchy, with two wins, a draw, and two losses from their last five outings. The Emilia derby offers a genuine opportunity to get their campaign moving on home soil.
Sassuolo, positioned 12th, also began the 2026/2027 season on a sour note, falling 1-2 away to Atalanta. Alberto Aquilani's side have shown an inconsistent streak, alternating between wins and losses across their last five matches. That kind of volatility makes them difficult to trust on the road. Travelling to Bologna for a derby fixture compounds the challenge, particularly against a side that has scored in eight consecutive home meetings between these clubs.
The double chance 1X selection rests on a commanding head-to-head record. Bologna are unbeaten across their last six meetings with Sassuolo, collecting three wins and three draws. At the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, that dominance intensifies: the Rossoblu have found the net in eight consecutive home fixtures against the Neroverdi, rattling in 17 goals during that stretch. The home win price at 2.09 reflects this structural advantage.
Both sides enter this Emilia derby bruised by opening-day defeats. Bologna fell to Lazio while Sassuolo were edged out by Atalanta, so neither can afford another slip. Desperation, though, tends to favour the home side in derbies of this nature. Alberto Aquilani's Sassuolo have shown inconsistency on the road, alternating wins and losses in their recent away form, which undermines confidence in backing them at 3.96.
Backing Bologna or draw captures the likeliest outcomes given the venue, the derby dynamics, and the historical pattern. For the goals market, consider over 2.5 at 2.10; Bologna's prolific home scoring record against Sassuolo suggests goals will flow. Both teams to score at 1.82 also merits attention, as two wounded teams chasing early-season points should commit bodies forward. Questo articolo è a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di gioco.
Trends to Know about Bologna vs Sassuolo
- Bologna unbeaten in last six derbies
- 17 goals in eight consecutive home meetings
- Both sides lost their opening fixtures
Form & Statistics: Bologna vs Sassuolo
Bologna
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Sassuolo
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Lineups: Bologna vs Sassuolo
Bologna
Starters
- 1 Lukasz Skorupski
- 2 Nadir Zortea
- 3 Martin Vitík
- 4 Jhon Lucumí
- 5 Juan Miranda
- 6 Remo Freuler
- 7 Lewis Ferguson
- 8 Tommaso Pobega
- 9 Riccardo Orsolini
- 10 Santiago Castro
- 11 Jonathan Rowe
Bench
- Federico Ravaglia
- Charalampos Lykogiannis
- Nikola Moro
- Giovanni Fabbian
- Jens Odgaard
- Sam Beukema
Absent
- Oussama El Azzouzi (injury)
- Nicolò Casale (injury)
Sassuolo
Starters
- 1 Arijanet Muric
- 2 Simone Cinquegrano
- 3 Cas Odenthal
- 4 Jay Idzes
- 5 Josh Doig
- 6 Vasilije Adzic
- 7 Darryl Bakola
- 8 Luca Lipani
- 9 Cristian Volpato
- 10 Kieron Bowie
- 11 Nicholas Pierini
Bench
- Giacomo Satalino
- Fedde Leysen
- Aster Vranckx
- Samuele Mulattieri
- Domenico Berardi
Absent
- Ismaël Koné (injury)
- Sebastiano Esposito (injury)
- Andrea Pinamonti (Physical discomfort)
- Daniel Boloca (Knee injury / Mid September 2026)
- Fali Candé (Cruciate ligament injury / Late September 2026 (also reported as Cruciate ligament tear, out until mid-September))
- Edoardo Pieragnolo (Cruciate ligament injury / Early September 2026 (also reported as out until October 2026))
- Y. Paz (Cruciate ligament injury / Late October 2026)
- Nemanja Matic (Calf/Shin Injury / Out Indefinitely)
- Armand Laurienté (Back Injury)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated tag, drawn from secondary sources ahead of this Serie A Round 3 clash, so treat the shape of things as a working picture rather than a settled one. That said, a 4-3-3 vs 4-3-3 mirror sets up a compact midfield battle across the park.
Riccardo Orsolini offers Bologna width and directness on the right, while Sassuolo's attacking trio will look to press high and unsettle the home backline. With Vasilije Adzic pulling strings in the visiting midfield, the central corridor could prove the decisive zone when these sides meet.
Bologna vs Sassuolo: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Bologna vs Sassuolo Match?
What time is Bologna vs Sassuolo?
Bologna host Sassuolo at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on 9 June 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 local time.
Where is Bologna vs Sassuolo being played?
This match takes place at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, Italy.
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