Sassuolo vs Juventus - Serie A

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 13, 2026 as Sassuolo welcome Juventus in a Serie A encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. There are just three weeks to go in the transfer window and City face more transfer questions than answers ahead of the new campaign.

Sassuolo head into the contest positioned 9th in the Serie A standings, while Juventus arrive sitting 8th. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, WDWL in their last five reflecting a win rate of 50%. Juventus have travelled reasonably well, LDWWD over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. It remains to be seen if Leeds will target a No 10 or a winger capable of playing inside now that Brandt is off the table.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Sassuolo may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Juventus have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. That allows him to sweep up possession without necessarily needing to tackle; rather, he pressures and intercepts.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman D. Malen — 6 goals this term — will be one to watch. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. But United aren't budging—they still consider the Slovenian striker central to Michael Carrick's long-term project at Old Trafford.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. On balance, Juventus may just have enough to take all three points. A 2-3 away win would not be a shock. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Serie A standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.