Monza 2-1 Sassuolo: result and AI prediction
Monza – Sassuolo, Serie A, Friday, September 18, 2026 at 07:45 PM (GMT). Venue: U-Power Stadium
Monza is #18 in the table (1 pts) and Sassuolo #9 (7 pts). 9 places separate the two teams in the table. Monza has not won any of its last 5 matches. Sassuolo is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Sassuolo averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Monza 3, draws 2, Sassuolo 0.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Monza enter under early pressure after a winless opening, while Sassuolo carry the lift of their recent Juventus result. The visitors have the clearer attacking structure and should target the space outside Monza’s back three, particularly through Laurienté and Berardi. Pessina’s absence reduces Monza’s control in possession, although Sassuolo’s depleted defensive unit gives Colpani a genuine route to make this uncomfortable. This fixture is likely to turn on which side manages transition moments better rather than on prolonged sterile possession.
Head-to-head analysis
Monza are unbeaten across the listed recent competitive meetings with Sassuolo, including successive league victories before the clubs’ friendly draw. That history offers Monza a useful psychological counterweight, though both squads and coaching staffs have changed substantially.
Injuries and absences
Pessina’s confirmed absence is the clearest blow to Monza, reducing leadership and control at the base of attacking moves. Sassuolo have heavier overall absentee pressure, particularly around central defence and midfield, so their final back-line selection is the most important lineup check.
Form (last 5)
Monza vs Sassuolo stats
| Monza | Sassuolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 4 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 6 | 8 |
| Goals conceded | 11 | 7 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
Last meetings
- 2024-08-03Monza 2-2 Sassuolo
- 2024-01-28Monza 1-0 Sassuolo
- 2023-10-02Sassuolo 0-1 Monza
- 2023-05-19Sassuolo 1-2 Monza
- 2023-01-22Monza 1-1 Sassuolo
Unavailable players
Monza
M. Pessina, I. Toure, J. Ziolkowski, P. Ciurria, C. Ngonge
Sassuolo
D. Boloca, F. Cande, J. Idzes, I. Kone, Y. Paz, E. Pieragnolo, C. Volpato, S. Walukiewicz

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