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.

MonzaMonza
Final score2 - 1
SassuoloSassuolo
AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 2-1Missed

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)

MonzaLeague position #18 · 1 ptsL D L
SassuoloLeague position #9 · 7 ptsW D W

Monza vs Sassuolo stats

MonzaSassuolo
Played44
Goals scored68
Goals conceded117
Clean sheets00

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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