On Monday, November 3, Sassuolo host Genoa at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia in what promises to be a crucial clash for the lower part of the Serie A table. The Neroverdi, back in the top flight after a year in Serie B, are confirming themselves as a well-structured team capable of achieving a comfortable survival — and perhaps even eyeing the upper half of the table. Fabio Grosso’s men, fresh from a 2-1 away win over Cagliari in midweek, aim to build on that momentum and continue their steady climb, currently sitting 10th in the standings. For Genoa, the situation could not be more different. Rock bottom of the table and without a win, the Rossoblù have just undergone another major shake-up — Patrick Vieira resigned, and club legend Domenico Criscito steps in to take charge for his managerial debut. The task ahead is daunting: Genoa need to get something out of this game to restore morale and gain confidence ahead of a run of direct relegation battles against Fiorentina, Cagliari, Verona, and Udinese. This is very much a last-chance encounter for the Ligurians, who face a tough test away against a Sassuolo side full of belief.

Sassuolo's recent form and key stats

Sassuolo come into this fixture buoyed by a strong 2-1 victory away to Cagliari on October 30, thanks to goals from Laurienté and Pinamonti. That result restored confidence after a narrow 1-0 home defeat to league leaders Roma.

Fabio Grosso’s side have been in solid form, registering 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat in their last five matches — averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per game. Their balance between offensive creativity and defensive discipline has made them a tough opponent for any side.

Currently 10th with 13 points (4 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses), Sassuolo have scored 10 goals and conceded 10. At home, they’ve recorded 2 wins and 2 losses, with an average of one goal scored and one conceded per game.

For this match, Grosso should be boosted by the return of Domenico Berardi, who missed the Cagliari trip through injury, while defender Muharemovic is also expected to return to the starting XI, strengthening the back line.

Genoa's recent form and key stats

It’s a crisis moment for Genoa. The Rossoblù have lost two matches in quick succession — 2-1 away to Torino and 0-2 at home to Cremonese — leaving them bottom of the table and prompting Vieira’s resignation.

The Grifone’s recent form is alarming: 4 defeats and 1 draw in their last five games, with just 0.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match on average. Their defense, once a strength, has struggled badly — goalkeeper Leali has kept only two clean sheets this season — while the attack remains the worst in Serie A with only 4 goals scored in nine matches.

Away from home, Genoa have lost three straight (2-1 vs Bologna, Napoli, and Torino), always scoring once but conceding twice. New coach Criscito has a nearly full squad available, but several attacking positions are up for grabs. 

Sassuolo vs Genoa prediction by BetMines

Based on current form and confidence, Sassuolo are the clear favorites to win this key matchday 10 clash. Grosso’s side are organized, balanced, and coming off a morale-boosting away win, while Genoa arrive in turmoil both on and off the pitch.

Given what’s at stake — particularly for Genoa, desperate to stop their freefall — the match is expected to be tactical and cagey, with few clear chances. For this reason, BetMines recommends Sassuolo to win (1) and the Under 2.5 goals market as the best options.

Sassuolo’s home matches tend to be low-scoring (averaging one goal scored and one conceded), and their attacking style relies on fast transitions through Laurienté and Berardi.

Genoa, meanwhile, have scored exactly one goal in each of their away games but are likely to struggle against a compact and physical Neroverdi defense that has conceded just two goals in their last four league outings.

Probable lineups Sassuolo vs Genoa

SASSUOLO (4-3-3): Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Candé, Doig; Vranckx, Matic, Koné I.; Berardi, Pinamonti, Laurienté. Coach: Fabio Grosso

GENOA (4-4-2): Leali; Norton-Cuffy, Ostigard, Vasquez, Martin; Venturino, Masini, Frendrup, Ellertsson; Ekhator, Ekuban. Coach: Domenico Criscito