Roma
- Roma are 4th in Serie A after 19 games, amassing 36 points to date (W10, D6, L3).
- Gian Piero Gasperini is Roma’s boss and has already stamped his identity on the side with a high-octane pressing system that sees his 3-at-the-back side overload the wings and play vertically in possession.
- Roma are averaging 1.22 goals per game at home (W6, L3 from nine) and only conceding 0.56 per game on average.
Sassuolo
- Sassuolo sit in 10th place after 18 games, picking up 23 points in their first season back in the Italian top-flight.
- Fabio Grosso has implemented his tactical system at Sassuolo, and the possession-based approach he employed to win promotion has been the cornerstone of his time in charge to date.
- Sassuolo are averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.22 conceded per away game (W3, D3, L3 from nine).
- The Neroverdi will look to exploit the space left by Roma’s wing-backs on the break with their vertical style.
Head-to-Head
- Roma have won 3 of the last 5 Serie A H2H encounters (W3, D1, L1).
- Both sides have averaged 2.0 total goals per game in their last five Serie A H2H meetings.
Key Players
- Matias Soule has the most Serie A goals for Roma this season with five in 18 games.
- Andrea Pinamonti has four goals in 17 appearances for Sassuolo.
Betting Insights
- Roma are 1.61 favorites, with Sassuolo 6.49 underdogs.
- There is plenty to suggest that both teams to score could be a good bet for this game.
- Sassuolo will not be lacking confidence after three consecutive draws, while Roma have a mixed form across their last five games (W2, D1, L2).
Prediction
Given that Roma have won three of the last five Serie A H2H games (W3, D1, L1) , the hosts will likely edge this one, but the visitors will make them work for it.
