Match Information
Match Overview
Sassuolo host Juventus in Regular Season - 4, with both clubs looking to build early-season momentum after mixed starts to the Serie A campaign. Sassuolo sit 10th while Juventus occupy 5th, and this fixture gives both managers a chance to close gaps in the table before the season progresses further.
Recent form is the defining storyline here. Sassuolo, under A. Aquilani, arrive off the back of a 2-2 draw away at Bologna on September 6, following a 1-1 Coppa Italia stalemate with Frosinone on September 2 and a 2-1 league win over Torino on August 29. That mixed sequence, sandwiched around a 2-1 defeat to Atalanta on August 23, points to a team still finding consistency. Juventus, led by L. Spalletti, also drew their last league outing, 1-1 at home to AC Milan on September 6, but their broader form includes back-to-back league wins over Parma (2-0, August 29) and Frosinone (1-0, August 23), suggesting a more settled platform heading into this round.
Squad availability is a notable factor: both sides report no injuries, meaning each manager can select from a full complement of options. For Sassuolo, that means continuity in personnel from their last outing, while Juventus can call upon their complete first-team pool, including squad members not featured in the most recent Serie A Milan draw.
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The head-to-head record adds context without dictating expectations, given the long history between these clubs spans multiple seasons and outcomes have swung both ways. With both sides drawing their most recent league fixtures, this meeting arrives at a point where neither team has fully established early-season form, making the matchday 4 clash a meaningful opportunity for either side to assert itself in the table.
Predicted Lineups
Sassuolo
A. Murić; S. Cinquegrano, J. Idzes, F. Leysen, J. Doig; Vasilije Adžić, N. Matić, L. Lipani; C. Volpato, K. Bowie, A. Laurienté
Juventus
G. Vicario; P. Kalulu, Bremer, J. Lucumí, Z. Çelik; M. Locatelli, Douglas Luiz, Francisco Conceição, N. González, Kerim-Sam Alajbegović; R. Kolo Muani
Team Form Analysis
Sassuolo
League Position: 10Sassuolo Form Analysis
Sassuolo's recent run shows a team still searching for consistency. Their last Serie A outing produced a 2-2 draw away at Bologna on September 6, coming after a battling 1-1 Coppa Italia draw against Frosinone on September 2. Before that, they secured a 2-1 home win over Torino on August 29, offering evidence of attacking capability, but this was preceded by a 2-1 away defeat to Atalanta on August 23. Across these matches, Sassuolo have shown they can score against varied opposition, netting in four of their last five outings across competitions, including three goals against Cesena in the Coppa Italia on August 17. Defensively, however, they have conceded in every one of their last five matches, a pattern worth monitoring against a Juventus side with attacking quality. The Bologna draw in particular underlines their tendency to concede late or costly goals in matches they might have controlled. Currently 10th in Serie A, Sassuolo's form suggests a team capable of competing but not yet fully the finished product defensively.
Juventus
League Position: 5Juventus Form Analysis
Juventus enter this fixture with a solid underlying league record, punctuated by a 1-1 home draw against AC Milan on September 6. That result followed consecutive Serie A victories: a 2-0 home win over Parma on August 29 and a narrow 1-0 away success at Frosinone on August 23. Those two wins point to defensive solidity in league play, having kept clean sheets in both. Their most recent form also includes club friendlies, a 2-0 win over Palermo on August 11 and a 1-2 loss to Inter on August 8, though these carry less weight than competitive fixtures. In Serie A specifically, Juventus have taken seven points from their opening three matches, with only the Milan draw preventing a perfect start. Currently sitting 5th in the table, their underlying form suggests a well-organized side capable of both attacking output and defensive discipline, making them a side Sassuolo will need to approach with respect for their game management qualities.
Head-to-Head
Sassuolo
Juventus
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-21 | Juventus | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo |
| 2026-01-06 | Sassuolo | 0 - 3 | Juventus |
| 2024-01-16 | Juventus | 3 - 0 | Sassuolo |
| 2023-09-23 | Sassuolo | 4 - 2 | Juventus |
| 2023-04-16 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Juventus |
| 2022-08-15 | Juventus | 3 - 0 | Sassuolo |
| 2022-04-25 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | Juventus |
| 2022-02-10 | Juventus | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo |
| 2021-10-27 | Juventus | 1 - 2 | Sassuolo |
| 2021-05-12 | Sassuolo | 1 - 3 | Juventus |
Memorable Matches
These two sides have produced some entertaining meetings over the years. The September 23, 2023 clash saw Sassuolo triumph 4-2 at home, a high-scoring affair that showcased their attacking potential against one of Italian football's traditional powers. Juventus have often had the upper hand in this fixture, including a comprehensive 3-0 win in the reverse fixture on January 6, 2026, and a similar 3-0 scoreline back on August 15, 2022. The most recent meeting on March 21, 2026 ended level at 1-1, suggesting the gap between these sides has narrowed in more recent encounters. Across the full history, results have swung both ways, reflecting a fixture where Sassuolo have periodically been capable of causing upsets against Juventus despite the difference in overall stature between the clubs.
Venue Factor
This match takes place at Sassuolo's home venue, where playing in front of their own supporters typically provides a psychological lift for the hosts. Home advantage carries particular significance against a club of Juventus's stature, with the atmosphere likely to play a role in Sassuolo's approach, especially given their September 2 Coppa Italia tie was also played on home soil. For Juventus, travelling to face a mid-table Serie A side represents a different challenge than facing rivals at the top of the table, and their away form this season, including the August 23 win at Frosinone, will offer some reassurance about performing outside their own stadium. The atmosphere generated by Sassuolo's home
Injury Concerns
Sassuolo
Juventus
No injuries reported
