Serie A action resumes on September 6th, 2026, as Bologna host Sassuolo in a highly anticipated regional derby. The Rossoblu enter this fixture with a slightly superior league record, boasting 14 wins compared to Sassuolo's 13, and a commendable 42% win rate. Their recent form has been strong, securing three wins from their last five outings, suggesting a team finding its rhythm. Bologna have also been effective in front of goal, netting 42 times while maintaining a relatively solid defense, conceding 39.
Sassuolo, meanwhile, arrive with a mixed bag of results from their recent five games, registering two wins, one draw, and two losses. They've scored 41 goals this season but have shown a defensive vulnerability, conceding 44. The head-to-head record between these two sides heavily favors Bologna in recent memory, with a 1-0 victory for the home side earlier this year and a convincing 4-2 win last season, alongside three draws. The bookmakers are clearly backing Bologna, with a 50% win probability for the hosts and an equally high 50% chance of a draw, leaving Sassuolo as distinct outsiders. Expect a cagey affair where Bologna's recent momentum and home advantage could prove decisive, but Sassuolo will be keen to defy the odds in this local showdown.
1. L. Skorupski, 2. E. Holm, 5. E. Fauske Helland, 14. T. Heggem, 23. R. Alhassane, 4. T. Pobega, 19. L. Ferguson, 10. F. Bernardeschi, 21. J. Odgaard, 28. N. Cambiaghi, 91. R. Piccoli
80. S. Turati, 46. S. Cinquegrano, 26. C. Odenthal, 16. F. Leysen, 33. R. Obrador, 8. A. Ghion, 35. L. Lipani, 7. C. Volpato, 42. K. Thorstvedt, 25. B. Dominguez, 9. K. Bowie
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