Sassuolo host Milan on Sunday, 11 October in the next round of Serie A, with the visitors aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
Sassuolo are 10th in the table after collecting seven points from their opening five matches. They have won two games, drawn one and lost two, scoring nine goals and conceding nine for a goal difference of 0.
Their recent results have been mixed. Sassuolo were beaten 2-1 by Monza, but claimed a 3-2 victory against Juventus. They have also drawn with Bologna, 2-2, and Frosinone, 1-1.
Milan sit fifth with 11 points from five matches. They have recorded three wins and two draws, and are the only team in the fixture to have avoided defeat so far this season. Milan have scored 10 goals and conceded four, giving them a goal difference of +6.
The visitors most recently produced a 3-0 win over Lecce before losing 2-0 to Benfica.
Head-to-head record
The two sides have met 29 times. Sassuolo have won 10 of those matches, accounting for 34.5% of the meetings, while Milan have 14 victories, or 48.3%. The remaining five games ended in draws, representing 17.2%.
Sassuolo won the last encounter 2-0 on 3 May 2026.
Across their most recent 20 matches, Sassuolo have suffered nine defeats, a 45% losing rate. Milan have won seven of their last 20 games, equivalent to 35%.
Milan’s higher league position, unbeaten record after five rounds and stronger overall head-to-head record make them the preferred side in the forecast. The visitors will also be looking to respond after their 2-0 defeat by Benfica.
The match is expected to produce goals, with Milan predicted to secure a narrow victory. The suggested exact score is Sassuolo 1-2 Milan.