Monza vs Sassuolo prediction 18.09.2026 | Serie A
AC Monza
Kick off:
Date:
Sassuolo
1
3.14
X
3.56
2
2.40
Contents
- Competition: Serie A
- Date: 18/09/2026
- KO: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: U-Power Stadium
A potentially entertaining contest takes place in Italy on Friday evening when Monza face Sassuolo.
The hosts remain winless after four matches following a defeat against Lecce, while Sassuolo climbed into the top half of the Serie A table with a dramatic victory against Juventus last weekend.
Both teams have struggled to keep clean sheets in the early part of the season, suggesting goals could be on the cards at U-Power Stadium.
AC Monza vs Sassuolo Head to Head (H2H) stats
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AC Monza
2 : 2
Sassuolo
Club Friendlies 3
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AC Monza
1 : 0
Sassuolo
Serie A
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Sassuolo
0 : 1
AC Monza
Serie A
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Sassuolo
1 : 2
AC Monza
Serie A
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AC Monza
1 : 1
Sassuolo
Serie A
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Sassuolo
3 : 1
AC Monza
Coppa Italia
Monza and Sassuolo have met on four occasions since 2020. Monza won three games, while one match finished level.
Monza team overview
Monza return to the U-Power Stadium after suffering a 3:2 defeat against Lecce on Sunday.
Three goals conceded in the opening 21 minutes ensured a tough day for Ivan Juric's men. Exequiel Zeballos scored a late consolation for the visitors who remain winless since their promotion to the Italian top flight earlier this year.
The Biancorossi have collected only one point while scoring six goals and conceding 11.
All four Monza's league fixtures this season finished with both teams scoring, while three of those games also saw at least three goals.
Head coach Juric remains unable to call on Matteo Pessina, Patrick Ciurria, Idrissa Toure and Jan Ziolkowski. Ricardo Mangas and Dany Mota are also doubtful to feature.
Jay Robinson should retain his place in attack after scoring his first Serie A goal in the recent draw against Parma.
Last matches of AC Monza
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Lecce
3 : 2
AC Monza
Serie A
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Parma
1 : 1
AC Monza
Serie A
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Torino
0 : 1
AC Monza
Coppa Italia
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AC Monza
2 : 3
Udinese
Serie A
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Inter Milan
4 : 1
AC Monza
Serie A
AC Monza lineup
Goalkeeper
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20
Demba Thiam Ngagne
Defenders
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60
Eddy Kouadio
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3
Lorenzo Lucchesi
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44
Andrea Carboni
Midfielders
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19
Samuele Birindelli
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90
Michael Folorunsho
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14
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
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24
Adam Bakoune
Forwards
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28
Andrea Colpani
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9
Gustavo Varela
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46
Jay Robinson
Sassuolo team overview
Sassuolo make the short trip to Monza after claiming a thrilling 3:2 victory against Juventus on Sunday.
Sebastiano Esposito opened the scoring before substitutes Kieron Bowie and Vasilije Adzic struck late to secure a memorable win for Alberto Aquilani's side.
The Neroverdi have enjoyed a strong run of form since an opening day defeat against Atalanta. Sassuolo picked up seven points from three Serie A fixtures while they also secured a penalty shootout win against Frosinone in the Coppa Italia.
Like the home side, BTTS has been a solid bet when Sassuolo are involved. Both teams scored in each of their last five competitive fixtures. Over a longer period, that outcome has landed in ten of the visitors last 13 Serie A fixtures since March.
Head coach Aquilani has a lengthy list of likely absentees this weekend. Cristian Volpato, Sebastian Walukiewicz, Daniel Boloca, Ismael Kone, Fali Cande and Edoardo Pieragnolo are expected to remain unavailable through injury.
Experienced forward Domenico Berardi returned to the starting lineup against Juventus and should continue on the right side of the Sassuolo attack.
Scottish striker Bowie is in contention to come into the first XI after scoring his first goal for the Neroverdi last weekend.
Last matches of Sassuolo
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Sassuolo
3 : 2
Juventus
Serie A
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Bologna
2 : 2
Sassuolo
Serie A
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Sassuolo
4 : 3
Frosinone
Coppa Italia
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Sassuolo
2 : 1
Torino
Serie A
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Atalanta
2 : 1
Sassuolo
Serie A
Sassuolo lineup
Goalkeeper
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49
Arijanet Muric
Defenders
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46
Simone Cinquegrano
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21
Jay Idzes
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16
Fedde Leysen
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3
Josh Doig
Midfielders
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18
Nemanja Matic
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42
Kristian Thorstvedt
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35
Luca Lipani
Forwards
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10
Domenico Berardi
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94
Sebastiano Esposito
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45
Armand Lauriente
Prediction
Monza look dangerous in attack, but defensive problems have proved costly for the home side in the early part of the new season.
Sassuolo have been in better form, but clean sheets remain similarly elusive for the visitors.
Both teams to score is my best bet at U-Power Stadium.
Three Reasons Why We Expect BTTS
- Monza have seen BTTS in all 4 league matches this season
- Sassuolo have seen BTTS in all 4 league matches this season
- Sassuolo have seen BTTS in 10 of their last 13 matches (Serie A)
Main prediction AC Monza - Sassuolo
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.66
AC Monza vs Sassuolo standings in Serie A
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roma | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 - 1 | +11 | 12 |
| 2 | Inter | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 - 6 | +7 | 12 |
| 3 | Como | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 - 4 | +5 | 10 |
| 4 | Lazio | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 10 |
| 5 | Cagliari | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 9 |
| 6 | AC Milan | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 - 4 | +3 | 8 |
| 7 | Frosinone | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 - 4 | +3 | 7 |
| 8 | Juventus | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 7 |
| 9 | Sassuolo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 7 | +1 | 7 |
| 10 | Napoli | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 6 |
| 11 | Atalanta | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 12 | Lecce | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 - 10 | -2 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 | Fiorentina | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 - 11 | -6 | 3 |
| 16 | Bologna | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 1 |
| 17 | Parma | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 1 |
| 18 | Monza | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 - 11 | -5 | 1 |
| 19 | Genoa | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 - 8 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 - 11 | -7 | 0 |