AS Roma vs Sassuolo Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26
Sassuolo last defeated Roma three years ago.
Stadio Olimpico in Rome gears up to host the matchweek 20 fixture of the Serie A, where AS Roma take on Sassuolo.
Roma are placed fifth in the Serie A points table, and a win could take them to as high as the second spot. After a defeat to Atalanta, they bounced back strongly and are coming after a 2-0 away win over Lecce. They are led by the experienced Gian Piero Gasperini, who has previously led Atalanta to European glory.
Sassuolo are placed eleventh in the Italian top flight, and are on a streak of five winless games. Their last win came against Fiorentina, a month ago.
They conceded defeats to Juventus and Torino recently. They are led by Italian gaffer Fabio Grosso, who has previously led teams like Lyon and Hellas Verona.
Kick-off:
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Stadium: Stadio Olimpico
- Date: Saturday, January 10
- Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Stephan El Shaarawy (AS Roma)
The Roma loyalist has rendered his services to Stadio Olimpico for over half a decade now. After his first stint in the Italian capital, he served a short spell in China with Shanghai Shenhua and also won the Chinese FA Cup. He is yet to score a goal for Roma in Serie A this season.
Nemanja Matic (Sassuolo)
The veteran Serbian midfielder has plied his trade with teams like Chelsea, Manchester United and Roma before making a move to Emilia Romagna with Sassuolo this season. As the team is going through a winless streak, Matic’s experience will be crucial in the next game. In 18 games, he has scored once.
Match Facts
- Edin Dzeko from Roma is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
- Roma won the last encounter when these two sides last met in Rome.
- The last time Sassuolo defeated Roma was back in 2023.
AS Roma vs Sassuolo: Betting Tips and Odds
- The home team to win – 8/15 with bet365
- Paulo Dybala to score first – 13/8 with bet365
- AS Roma 2-0 Sassuolo- 6/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Roma will miss the presence of Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tommaso Baldanzi and Leon Bailey.
Sassuolo are set to miss Filippe Romani, Daniel Boloca and Domenico Berardi.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 23
Roma won: 12
Sassuolo won: 02
Draws: 09
Predicted Lineups
AS Roma predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Svillar (GK); Celik, Ziolkowski, Ghilardi; Franca, Kone, Cristante, El Shaarawy; Dybala, Pisislli; Ferguson
Sassuolo predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Muric (GK); Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig; Thorstvedt, Matic, Kone; Iannoni, Pinamonti, Lauriente
Match Prediction
AS Roma have a golden chance to reduce their point deficit with the table toppers as they eye the second spot. Looking at the contrasting forms of both teams, we expect Roma to comfortably emerge victorious.
Prediction: AS Roma 2-0 Sassuolo
Telecast Details
India: DAZN
Italy: Sky Sports, DAZN
UK: DAZN
USA: Paramount+, DAZN
When and where is the AS Roma vs Sassuolo Serie A match?
Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Kick-Off is scheduled for 10:30 PM IST.
Where and how to watch Serie A 2025-26 in India?
DAZN has the right to telecast the top flight of Italian football in India as of now.
Where and how to watch Serie A 2025-26 in Italy?
Fans in the host nation can tune into Sky Sports and DAZN to watch all the fixtures live.
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