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18 Sep 2026 19:45
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Monza vs Sassuolo Predictions, Picks & Odds – 18/09/2026

Serie A · 5
18 Sep 2026 U-Power Stadium Louis Hecq

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Our prediction
2: Sassuolo to win
2.40 on 1xBet · Confidence Medium
Odds recorded on 16 Sep 2026 at 23:13 · Odds are subject to change
Competition: Serie A
Stage: Regular Season, 5
Date: 18 Sep 2026
Time: 19:45 BST
Stadium: U-Power Stadium

Monza vs Sassuolo Preview

Monza's struggles this season have been painful to watch. Rooted in 18th place, they have managed just a single point from four league outings, with only one win punctuating a run dominated by defeats. Defensive vulnerabilities are glaring; six goals conceded from corners alone tell their own story. Ivan Jurić continues to favour a 3-4-2-1 shape, but the system has offered little protection so far at the U-Power Stadium.

Sassuolo travel to Lombardy in a far healthier state, sitting 9th with seven points from four matches. Alberto Aquilani's side produced a superb 3-2 comeback victory over Juventus last weekend, a result that underlined their attacking quality and mental resilience. Two draws and a defeat prevent them from being considered title contenders, yet their consistency has been impressive. Few changes are expected from the manager after that statement performance.

Sassuolo's away win at 2.40 stands out as the headline selection. Monza have managed just one point from four outings and remain rooted in the relegation places at 18th. Their defensive record is alarming, with six goals conceded from corners alone this season. Sassuolo, by contrast, sit 9th after collecting seven points, and their confidence will be sky-high following that thrilling 3-2 triumph over Juventus.

Alberto Aquilani is unlikely to tinker with a winning formula, and that continuity gives Sassuolo a tactical edge over a Monza side still searching for cohesion under Ivan Juric's 3-4-2-1 shape. The hosts' set-piece vulnerability could prove decisive against a Sassuolo attack that looked sharp and clinical last weekend. Backing the visitors feels well supported by the form gap between these two sides.

The over 2.5 goals market at 1.88 also merits attention. Monza's porous defence invites pressure, and Sassuolo have shown they can score freely when given space. With the hosts likely to push forward in search of a first win, gaps should open at both ends. Both teams to score at 1.62 complements the selection nicely. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Monza vs Sassuolo

  • Monza collected just one point from four
  • Sassuolo beat Juventus 3-2 last weekend
  • Monza conceded six goals from corners

Form & Statistics: Monza vs Sassuolo

Monza

Recent form

LDWLL
Wins1/5 (20%)
Draws1/5 (20%)
Losses3/5 (60%)

Season statistics (5)

2.8Total goals
55%Both teams score
1.7Goals scored
1.1Goals conceded

Sassuolo

Recent form

WDDWL
Wins2/5 (40%)
Draws2/5 (40%)
Losses1/5 (20%)

Season statistics (5)

4.7Total goals
69%Both teams score
3.2Goals scored
1.5Goals conceded
StatisticMonzaSassuolo
Last 5 results1W 1D 3L·2W 2D 1L
Avg goals scored1.7·3.2
Avg goals conceded1.1·1.5
Under 2.5 (last 5)2/5·1/5
H2H, last 1 meetings0 Monza · 1 Draws · 0 Sassuolo
Probable lineup

Lineups: Monza vs Sassuolo

Monza

3-4-2-1
  1. 1 Demba Thiam
  2. 2 Eddy Kouadio
  3. 3 Lorenzo Lucchesi
  4. 4 Andrea Carboni
  5. 5 Samuele Birindelli
  6. 6 Michael Folorunsho
  7. 7 Amankwah Forson
  8. 8 Andrea Bakoune
  9. 9 Andrea Colpani
  10. 10 Jay Robinson
  11. 11 Exequiel Zeballos
  • Patrick Cutrone
  • Matteo Pessina (injury)
  • Cyril Ngonge (injury)
  • Jan Ziolkowski (injury)
  • Pedro Obiang (suspended)
  • Danilo D'Ambrosio (injury)
  • Alessio Cragno (injury)
  • Warren Bondo (injury)
  • Patrick Ciurria (injury)
  • Idrissa Touré (Knee injury/Contusion)
  • Leonardo Colombo (Injury)
  • Dany Mota (Injury)
  • Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Muscle injury)

Sassuolo

4-3-3
  1. 1 Arijanet Muric
  2. 2 Simone Cinquegrano
  3. 3 Duje Ćaleta-Car
  4. 4 Fedde Leysen
  5. 5 Josh Doig
  6. 6 Kristian Thorstvedt
  7. 7 Nemanja Matić
  8. 8 Luca Lipani
  9. 9 Domenico Berardi
  10. 10 Sebastiano Esposito
  11. 11 Armand Laurienté
  • Vasilije Adžić
  • Kieron Bowie
  • Cristian Volpato (injury)
  • Jay Idzes (injury)
  • Ismaël Koné (injury)
  • Daniel Boloca (Injury)
  • Fali Candé (Injury)
  • Edoardo Pieragnolo (Injury)

Medium confidence

A 3-4-2-1 against a 4-3-3 sets up an intriguing width battle at the U-Power Stadium. Monza's double-ten shape behind Zeballos asks Andrea Colpani to thread between Sassuolo's midfield trio, where the experienced Nemanja Matić will look to screen and disrupt.

For Sassuolo, Domenico Berardi operating on the right channel could expose Monza's wing-backs in transition, and Laurienté provides a matching threat on the opposite flank. Both probable XIs carry similar confidence levels across multiple credible outlets, so the tactical picture here is as clear as it gets before kick-off.

Monza vs Sassuolo: Head-to-Head

Monza 0 % Draws 100 % Sassuolo 0 %

Average statistics (recent meetings)

4Total goals
100%Both teams score
2Home goals
2Away goals
100%Over 2.5 goals
0%Under 2.5 goals

How to Watch Monza vs Sassuolo Match?

What time is Monza vs Sassuolo?

Monza host Sassuolo at the U-Power Stadium on 18 September 2026, with kickoff set for 19:45 local time.

Where is Monza vs Sassuolo being played?

This match takes place at the U-Power Stadium, Monza's home ground in Lombardy, Italy.

How Can I Watch Monza vs Sassuolo on TV and Live Stream?

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