Can Monza Finally Secure Their First League Win? Monza vs Sassuolo Prediction | September 18, 2026
Monza and Sassuolo will meet in Serie A on September 18 in the fifth round of the season. The hosts are still searching for their first league victory, while Sassuolo arrive in better form after an impressive win over Juventus.
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Match Preview
Monza returned to Serie A after winning the promotion playoffs and started the season positively in the Coppa Italia. They defeated Avellino before beating Torino 1-0 in the next round. However, their league campaign has been much more difficult.
Monza lost to Inter and Udinese before drawing 1-1 with Parma. They then suffered a 3-2 defeat against Lecce in their latest league match. All four of their Serie A games this season have seen both teams score.
The main difference between their league and cup performances has been defensive. Monza kept clean sheets in both Coppa Italia matches, but they have conceded 11 goals in four Serie A games. They currently sit 18th with one point, six goals scored and 11 conceded.
Monza have played only one league match at home so far, losing to Udinese. However, their home record against Sassuolo is more encouraging, with one win and three draws in their last four meetings. All three draws were high-scoring, with both teams finding the net.
Sassuolo come into the match in much better form. They are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions and most recently produced an impressive 3-2 victory over Juventus, scoring the winning goal late in the game.
The season started with a Coppa Italia win over Cesena, while their Serie A campaign began with a 2-1 defeat to Atalanta. Sassuolo then beat Torino, drew with Bologna and defeated Juventus. They also drew with Frosinone before progressing in the Coppa Italia after a penalty shootout.
Matches involving Sassuolo have generally been high-scoring this season. Both teams have scored in their last five matches, while five of their six games have produced more than 2.5 goals. However, Sassuolo are still without an away victory this season.
Head-to-Head
Sassuolo have struggled against Monza in recent meetings. They have failed to beat them in their last five encounters, recording three defeats and two draws. The matches are often open, with both teams scoring in seven of their last nine meetings.
Possible Lineups
- Monza: Thiam, Kouadio, Lucchesi, Carboni, Birindelli, Folorunsho, Akinsanmiro, Bakoune, Colpani, Varela, Robinson
- Sassuolo: Murić, Cinquegrano, Idzes, Leysen, Doig, Matić, Thorstvedt, Lipani, Berardi, Esposito, Laurienté
Key Trends
- Monza have seen both teams score in all 4 of their Serie A matches this season.
- Sassuolo are unbeaten in their last 4 matches in all competitions.
- Sassuolo have conceded in 5 consecutive matches.
- Both teams scored in Sassuolo's last 5 matches.
- 5 of Sassuolo's 6 matches this season produced over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the last 9 H2H meetings.
- Sassuolo have failed to beat Monza in their last 5 meetings.
Prediction
Both sides have strong reasons to believe they can find the net in this encounter. Monza are still searching for their first league victory, but they have scored in every Serie A match so far. Their biggest problem has been at the other end, with 11 goals conceded in four games. Sassuolo arrive with considerably more confidence after taking seven points from their last three Serie A matches and beating Juventus in their latest outing. Their attacking form has also been consistent, although they continue to concede regularly. The head-to-head record also points towards goals at both ends. Both teams have scored in seven of the last nine meetings, while Monza's four Serie A matches this season and Sassuolo's last five games have all produced goals from both sides. With Monza expected to push for their first league win and Sassuolo carrying greater confidence but still showing defensive weaknesses, another open game looks likely. Recommended Bet: Both Teams to Score - Yes.
