Genoa vs Sassuolo - Serie A

A fascinating Serie A chapter awaits on April 12, 2026 when Genoa take on Sassuolo at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Both Genoa and Sassuolo will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Serie A. The hosts are desperate for a lift, with DLLL in their last five and a win rate of 0% that underscores the size of the task facing them. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, WDWL over their last five with a campaign win rate of 50%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Elsewhere, there was a useful win for Atletico Madrid to end Sevilla's unlikely winning run.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Genoa favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Sassuolo are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. They are also interested in adding yet another midfielder and some competition for Benjamin Sesko up front.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. Whatever the outcome, the Serie A fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.