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- Competition: Serie A
- Date: 29/08/2025
- KO: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: Stadio Giovanni Zini
A lively atmosphere is expected at the Stadio Giovanni Zini on Friday night as newly promoted Cremonese host Sassuolo in a Serie A clash.
Both sides began their seasons with tough openers last weekend, but now come face to face in what is likely to prove a competitive and engaging contest.
Sassuolo claimed a 1:1 draw on their last visit to this venue in Serie B last season, but can they pick up their first points of the season on Friday?
Cremonese vs Sassuolo Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Sassuolo
1 : 4
Cremonese
Serie B
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Sassuolo
3 : 2
Cremonese
Serie A
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Cremonese
0 : 0
Sassuolo
Serie A
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Sassuolo
0 : 2
Cremonese
Club Friendlies 1
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Sassuolo
3 : 0
Cremonese
Club Friendlies 1
Cremonese and Sassuolo have met in four previous competitive fixtures. Both teams claimed one victory a piece, while each of their last three encounters finished with BTTS.
Cremonese team overview
Cremonese face their first Serie A home fixture since 2023, in only their second top flight campaign of the century, after a stunning 2:1 win against Milan last weekend. Federico Bonazzoli's second-half goal secured a famous win for Davide Nicola's side.
The Grigiorossi secured promotion to Serie A after finishing fourth in Serie B, and securing progress through the playoffs. Cremonese finished 21 points behind champions Sassuolo.
After last weekend's remarkable road win in Milan, Cremonese will feel a huge lift in confidence and will fancy their chances of back-to-back wins this weekend. The hosts are unbeaten in their last two matches against Sassuolo, including a 4:1 victory last season.
High-scoring outcomes have been frequent for Nicola's side this year. Six of their last seven competitive fixtures finished with over 2.5 goals scored.
Head coach Nicola is likely to name the same XI that claimed victory at the San Siro. Gianluca Saro and Dennis Johnsen are the only confirmed absentees for the home side.
Last matches of Cremonese
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Cremonese
4 : 5
Palermo
Coppa Italia
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Cremonese
0 : 0
Spezia
Serie B
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Cremonese
3 : 0
Juve Stabia
Serie B
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Pisa
2 : 1
Cremonese
Serie B
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Spezia
2 : 3
Cremonese
Serie B
Cremonese lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Emil Audero
Defenders
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24
Filippo Terracciano
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6
Federico Baschirotto
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15
Matteo Bianchetti
Midfielders
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7
Alessio Zerbin
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18
Michele Collocolo
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33
Alberto Grassi
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27
Jari Vandeputte
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3
Giuseppe Pezzella
Forwards
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77
David Okereke
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90
Federico Bonazzoli
Sassuolo team overview
Sasuolo make the trip to Cremona after a disappointing 2:0 defeat against Napoli in last weekend's opening round of Serie A fixtures.
Fabio Grosso's side secured an immediate return to Italy's top flight last season, having finished as Serie B title winners, with 82 points picked up from 38 games played.
Typically a great choice for goal chasers in seasons gone by, Sassuolo saw both teams score in each of their last four away Serie A games in 2024.
Head coach Grosso will consider some alterations to his first XI on Friday. Ismael Koné is a definite absentee after his dismissal in last week's defeat against Napoli.
Last matches of Sassuolo
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Sassuolo
1 : 0
Catanzaro
Coppa Italia
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Empoli
0 : 0
Sassuolo
Club Friendlies 3
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Sassuolo
0 : 1
Frosinone
Serie B
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Sassuolo
0 : 2
Catanzaro
Serie B
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Cesena
0 : 2
Sassuolo
Serie B
Sassuolo lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Stefano Turati
Defenders
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6
S. Walukiewicz
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19
Filippo Romagna
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80
Tarik Muharemovic
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3
Josh Doig
Midfielders
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7
Cristian Volpato
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11
Daniel Boloca
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35
Luca Lipani
Forwards
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10
Domenico Berardi
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99
Andrea Pinamonti
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45
Armand Laurient
Prediction
Cremonese could edge to victory in a game where I expect both teams to get on the scoresheet.
BTTS is my best bet at Stadio Giovanni Zini.
Three Reasons Why We Expect BTTS
- Cremonese have seen BTTS in 12 of their last 15 matches (competitive fixtures)
- Cremonese have seen BTTS in their last 3 matches against Sassuolo
- Sassuolo have seen BTTS in their last 4 away matches (Serie A)
Main prediction Cremonese - Sassuolo
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Cremonese vs Sassuolo standings in Serie A
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Inter | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 0 | +5 | 3 |
2 | Napoli | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
3 | Como | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
4 | Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
5 | Cremonese | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
6 | Roma | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
7 | Pisa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
8 | Fiorentina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
9 | Hellas Verona | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
10 | Udinese | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
11 | Atalanta | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
12 | Cagliari | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
13 | Genoa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
14 | Lecce | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
15 | Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
16 | Bologna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
17 | Lazio | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
18 | Parma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
19 | Sassuolo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
20 | Torino | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 5 | -5 | 0 |