Prediction: Sassuolo vs AC Milan

Marking their return from September’s international break on Sunday evening, AC Milan will travel to Emilia-Romagna when they meet Sassuolo.

With the rest of Europe’s elite also marking their respective returns this weekend, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.

Sassuolo

Starting with the hosts, while Sassuolo might have been left frustrated prior to September’s international break as they eventually Gell to a 2-1 loss away at Monza, the Neroverdi will take plenty of positives away from a fruitful start to proceedings. Signing off August with a 2-1 win against Torino, Alberto Aquilani’s side have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Extending on their Coppa Italia adventure last month as they edged past Frosinone, Sassuolo should also be excited by their extended success on home soil. Last seen at the Mapei Stadium claiming a famous 3-2 victory against Italian giants Juventus on September 13th, Aquilani’s men have won all of their first four showdowns in Emilia-Romagna since opening up the 2026/27 campaign.

All still dealing with respective long-term knee injuries, Sassuolo will once again be without the trio of Fali Cande, Ismael Kone and Australian playmaker Cristian Volpato. However, despite dealing with a minor knock prior to September’s international break, former Verona defender Jay Idzes could be handed an immediate full recall.

Completing a permanent switch to Emilia-Romagna over the summer, Croatian international Duje Calera-Car will start at the heart of Sassuolo’s defence. Despite notching just a sole Serie A strike since opening up the new campaign, Domenico Berardi should play a leading role in the final third.

AC Milan

As for the visitors, while there might have been plenty of raised eyebrows across the continent following Ruben Amorim’s arrival at the San Siro back in June, AC Milan appear to be enjoying life under the former Manchester United boss. Heading into September’s extended interval with a dominant 3-0 victory at home against Lecce, the Italian heavyweights could even be dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine title charge. Opening the new campaign with consecutive wins against Torino and Venezia, Sunday’s guests will be looking to make another statement here. Likewise, despite getting their Champions League charge underway with a disappointing 2-0 loss at home against Benfica last month, AC Milan are unbeaten in all of their first five Serie A showdowns.

Ahead of their return from September’s international break this weekend, AC Milan have reported a clean bill of health. Handed a full rest this month after not joining up with the United States, Christian Pulisic will feature on Sunday evening.

Enjoying a sensational run while away with Portugal over the past few weeks and finding the net in each of his final three Nations League appearances, big-money summer recruit Goncalo Ramos will lead the line here. Despite turning 41 last month, former Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric will start in the middle of the park in Emilia-Romagna.

Sassuolo vs AC Milan Key Factors to Consider

• When Sassuolo last welcomed AC Milan to the Mapei Stadium for a Serie A showdown back on May 3rd, Sunday’s hosts claimed a 2-0 victory.
• In fact, Sassuolo are unbeaten in their previous three straight Serie A matchups against the Rossoneri (one win, two draws).
• AC Milan are unbeaten in all of their first five Serie A appearances (three wins, two draws).
• Sassuolo have won all of their opening four domestic showdowns in Emilia-Romagna since opening up the 2026/27 campaign.
• Each of Sassuolo’s opening five Serie A appearances have finished with both teams finding the net.

While AC Milan might have enjoyed a bright start to proceedings and remain with their undefeated record intact, the Italian giants should be bracing themselves for a potentially rugged challenge here. Failing to win any of their previous three straight Serie A showdowns against Sunday’s hosts, Sassuolo have also gained a reputation for their extended dominance in Emilia-Romagna. It should also be highlighted, Aquilani’s camp have seen all of their opening five top-flight matchups finish with both teams finding the net.

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