Atalanta (home)
- Maurizio Sarri has had a positive early impact on Atalanta Bergamo, who are now clear favorites to beat Sassuolo at New Balance Arena this Sunday.
- Atalanta have won four, drawn two and lost four of their ten matches in all competitions since the Italian World Cup winner took charge.
- Sarri's possession-first 4-3-3 system looks to control the tempo of games, but it is the structure and precision of La Dea's pressing that should ensure they edge this fixture.
- Atalanta are the worthy favorites for this fixture, and Sarri's men have the momentum behind them going into this encounter following back-to-back wins.
Sassuolo (away)
- Sarri's system should complement, rather than hinder, the more direct qualities that Alberto Aquilani has instilled in Sassuolo since taking charge on 12 June 2026.
- The Neroverdi's early return under Aquilani is a modest one win, one draw and three defeats, but his side have lost two out of two games ahead of this encounter and are 0-2-0 on their travels.
- Sassuolo have been somewhat blunt in attack, however, with only five goals scored across their last five, however Armand Lauriente has chipped in with a couple of them to keep the visitors ticking over.
Head-to-Head
- La Dea have won two of their last three home head-to-head matchups, so the home edge has held up in this matchup.
- La Dea have lost the last head-to-head 2-1 away in Serie A 2025/2026, but they lead the last five meetings 3-2, with no draws.
Key Players
- Nikola Krstovic has three of Atalanta's eight goals across their last five games and is arguably La Dea's sharpest weapon in the box.
- Armand Lauriente has chipped in with a couple of goals for Sassuolo in their recent run.
Betting Insights
- Atalanta Bergamo 1.51, Sassuolo 5.9, Draw 4.2.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.67 and Both teams to score - Yes at 1.75 are top market selections.
Prediction
- Sassuolo have the quality to nick a goal and give La Dea a close contest, but Atalanta's superior form and home advantage is enough to sway us towards a narrow home win.
- Over 2.5 goals and Both teams to score - Yes are the secondary selections.
