On Sunday, October 26, at the MAPEI Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Sassuolo and Roma face off in one of the most anticipated matches of Serie A Matchday 8. The home side, after a difficult start to the season, has managed to turn things around, collecting seven points in their last three league games. Thanks to this positive streak, Fabio Grosso’s team has slowly climbed up the table, now sitting just below the European qualification spots and holding a seven-point cushion over the relegation zone. Having already beaten Lazio a few weeks ago, Sassuolo is now looking for another prestigious victory to extend their positive run and move closer to securing safety as early as possible. Roma, on the other hand, travel to Reggio Emilia with a strong desire to bounce back after two consecutive defeats, the latest being a surprising 1-2 loss to Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. In Serie A, the Giallorossi need to turn the page after last weekend’s disappointing 0-1 home defeat to Inter Milan, as they risk losing ground in the title race and their top-four position. Another misstep could undermine the good work done so far.

Sassuolo's Recent Form and Key Stats

Sassuolo are in good form, unbeaten in their last three matches (2 wins, 1 draw). On October 18, they drew 0-0 away against Lecce, while in the previous round they won 1-0 away to Hellas Verona.

Over their last five games, Fabio Grosso’s men have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats, averaging 1 goal scored and 1.2 conceded per match. The defense has been the most improved department, keeping clean sheets in their last two matches against Lecce and Hellas Verona.

After the first seven Serie A matchdays, the Neroverdi have collected 10 points, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 defeats, scoring 8 goals and conceding 8.

Ahead of the clash with Roma, Grosso will have to do without Muharemovic in defense and Boloca in midfield. In attack, the trident of Laurienté, Pinamonti, and Berardi is expected to be confirmed.

Roma's Recent Form and Key Stats

It’s a delicate moment for Roma, who after a strong start to the season, have lost three of their last four games across all competitions. Their last two defeats came against Inter Milan (0-1 in Serie A) and Viktoria Plzen (1-2 in the Europa League), both at the Stadio Olimpico.

In their last five matches, the Giallorossi have recorded 2 wins and 3 losses, averaging 1 goal scored and 1 conceded per game. Defensive stability has been a concern recently: after conceding only one goal in their first six matches of the season, they have let in five across their last five fixtures.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side sits in the upper part of the Serie A table with 15 points, the result of 5 wins and 2 losses, with 7 goals scored and only 3 conceded — the best defensive record in the league.

The former Atalanta manager could rotate his squad due to the midweek Europa League commitments, possibly resting Dybala and giving Pellegrini a start in the attacking midfield role. The only confirmed absentee is Angelino, with former Liverpool man Tsimikas likely to start at left wing-back.

Sassuolo vs Roma Prediction by BetMines

Despite the five-point gap between the two sides, BetMines expects a very balanced match, with the visitors slightly favored to take the win. The Giallorossi have been impressive on the road, winning their last four Serie A away matches and losing just one of their last nine away games across all competitions.

Both Fabio Grosso’s and Gian Piero Gasperini’s sides have shown solid defensive organization so far, conceding few chances. However, both teams have struggled recently to convert opportunities, averaging roughly one goal per game in Serie A.

For these reasons, BetMines tips the Under 2.5 goals market, predicting a tight match with no more than two total goals — a result that has occurred in six of Roma’s first seven league matches.

Probable Lineups Sassuolo vs Roma

SASSUOLO (4-3-3): Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Romagna, Doig; Vranckx, Matic, Thorstvedt; Berardi, Pinamonti, Laurienté. Coach: Grosso

ROMA (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka; Wesley, Koné, Cristante, Tsimikas; Soulé, Pellegrini; Dovbyk. Coach: Gasperini