- Roma are unbeaten in 5 matches with 4 wins and a draw, winning their last two.
- Roma have beaten Sassuolo 2 of the last 3 times they have met in Serie A at home, winning 2-0 here 9 months ago.
Rome rivals set to cancel each other out
Roma are set to be the dominant force in what is likely to be a tightly contested affair with Sassuolo at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
The Giallorossi sit 3rd in Serie A 2026/2027 with 24 points from their 10 games, with Sassuolo all the way down in 15th with just 8 points from 9. The odds of a home win look like good value at 41/100 considering the quality and form of the two sides, but a Sassuolo win at 29/5 is also worth noting for smaller stakes.
Sassuolo are 3 defeats in a row and look to be in a downward spiral, with Alberto Aquilani's side set up in a well-structured, possession-based shape that can be tough to break down when they are on their game. However, Roma are flying at the moment and there's a feeling that they could force an error or two with their high-intensity pressing and high-tempo football.
Sassuolo’s structure and structure will be tested
Gian Piero Gasperini's side are set up with 3 at the back, and Donyell Malen, who leads the club's goals charts with 6 in 5 Serie A 2026/2027 matches. They have beaten Cagliari 4-2 and Udinese 5-2 in their last 2 games in 2026/2027, suggesting they're hitting full stride.
Sassuolo's biggest threat is Vasilije Adzic, who has 3 goals in his 5 Serie A 2026/2027 appearances, but they have averaged just 1.20 away goals per-game in Serie A 2026/2027, suggesting they won't get much joy on the counter.
Sassuolo have looked particularly weak on the road with 1 draw and 4 defeats from 5 away matches this term and there's a chance that Roma will force them into submission in the first half if they can score early. Over 2.5 goals at 12/25 fits the script and both teams to score at 31/50 also appeals.
