Prediction: Monza vs Sassuolo

Looking to extend on their stellar Serie A purple patch, Sassuolo will travel to Lombardy on Friday night when they meet Monza.

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Starting with the hosts, while Monza might have made their historic Serie A return this season, it is no secret that Ivan Juric’s men are almost universally regarded as a standout relegation contender this time around. Putting in a nightmare first-half performance away at Lecce last time out as they eventually fell to a rollercoaster 3-2 defeat, the one-time Southampton boss has a huge job on his hands in Lombardy. Getting the 2026/27 campaign underway with a routine 4-1 drumming at the hands of reigning Italian champions Inter Milan on August 22nd, Monza have put just one-point on the board from any of their first four Serie A appearances. Likewise, showing some extended defensive issues, Friday’s hosts have already shipped 11 goals since getting proceedings underway last month.

Still waiting to make his Serie A debut for Monza after sustaining a foot injury earlier in the month, Monza will once again be without Roma loanee Jan Ziolkowski here. Likewise, former Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina remains on the sidelines with a knee injury.

Although one-time Manchester United youngster Omari Forson might still be waiting to notch a maiden strike for the Biancorossi, the 22-year-old could be handed a full recall. Completing a summer switch from Benfica, Gustavo Varela should spearhead Monza’s attack.

Sassuolo

As for the visitors, while Sassuolo might have opened up the 2026/27 campaign with a 2-1 loss against Atalanta on August 23rd, Alberto Aqilani’s men have come roaring back in some style. Last seen clinching what was a famous 3-2 victory at home against Italian icons Juventus, the mood around Emilia-Romagna should be at a real high. Sat in the top-half of the Serie A standings, Friday’s guests could be smelling the chance to make another statement. In fact, signing off August with a 2-1 win at home against Torino, Sassuolo have registered seven points from their previous three Serie A appearances. Likewise, extending on their Coppa Italia adventure earlier in the month as they edged past Frosinone, Aquilani’s high-flying squad have also impressed with their clinical performances in the final third.

Juggling what has become a stacked injury list, Sassuolo will once again be without the likes of Edoardo Pieragnolo, Cristian Volpato, Sebastian Walukiewicz and Colombian international Yeferson Paz on Friday night.

Bagging a famous winner against Juventus last weekend and now registering three direct goal contributions in as many Serie A outings, Montenegro international Vasilije Adzic will play a leading role in the final third. Now in his second campaign at the Mapei Stadium, former Chelsea and Manchester United star Nemanja Matic will start in the middle of the park.

Monza vs Sassuolo Key Factors to Consider

• Monza have won each of their last three consecutive Serie A meetings against Sassuolo by an aggregate score of 4-1.
• Including a dramatic 3-2 victory against Juventus last weekend, Sassuolo have registered seven points from their previous three Serie A appearances.
• Monza have put just one-point on the board from any of their first four Serie A matchups.
• Friday’s hosts have also shipped 11 goals in those opening four showdowns against top-flight opposition.
• Montenegro international Vasilije Adzic has registered three direct goal contributions in as many Serie A appearances (two goals, one assist).

While Monza might hold a dominant record record against Friday’s guests, the Serie A newcomers should be bracing themselves for a tricky test in Lombardy. Putting just one-point on the board since making their historic top-flight return, they will also meet a Sassuolo squad who find themselves at the heart of a real flurry. Clinching what was a remarkable 3-2 victory against Italian icons Juventus last weekend, Aquilani’s side have also registered seven points from their previous three Serie A matchups. Meeting what is a leaky Monza defence this weekend, we could be treated to another enjoyable Serie A showdown.

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