An awkward opponent will test the Rossoneri again: Sassuolo vs Milan prediction
The sixth-round Serie A clash between Sassuolo and Milan will take place on October 11, 2026, at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia. The hosts sit 10th, while Milan have collected 11 points from their first five matches and remain one of the few unbeaten teams in Serie A.
Sassuolo: the team is especially dangerous at home
Alberto Aquilani's side have made an inconsistent but solid start to the season overall. Before the international break, Sassuolo stunned Juventus with a 3-2 victory, only to unexpectedly fall 2-1 to Monza afterward.
The hosts' main weapon is their strong home record. Sassuolo have won eight of their last 11 Serie A matches on home soil and have looked particularly confident against Milan in recent years. Domenico Berardi poses an additional threat, having scored 12 goals in 20 league appearances against the Rossoneri.
Milan: the results are there, but consistency is still lacking
Ruben Amorim's team have collected 11 points from five rounds and remain unbeaten in the league, but they have occasionally struggled to produce a high level of football. After draws with Juventus and Lazio, the Milan side lost to Benfica in the Europa League before comfortably dispatching Lecce 3-0.
Diego Moreira has been particularly impressive, scoring three goals in just 127 minutes in Serie A. Milan have also lost Alexis Saelemaekers to an ankle injury, although the rest of the key players are available.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Milan have failed to win any of their last three Serie A matches against Sassuolo.
- Sassuolo have lost just two of their last nine league meetings with the Rossoneri.
- Domenico Berardi has scored 12 goals in 20 Serie A matches against Milan.
Sassuolo vs Milan prediction: the hosts could take points again
Milan look stronger on paper and have produced more consistent results, but they have yet to look like a team capable of controlling every match with authority. They could find it particularly difficult against an opponent that has historically caused them problems and regularly steps up at home.
Sassuolo can exploit the spaces and defensive issues in the visitors' setup, while Berardi remains a constant threat in exactly these types of games. At the same time, Milan's attacking quality should be enough to create at least several dangerous chances, making a high-scoring draw a very plausible outcome.
