Pisa vs Sassuolo: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 31 January 2026
One of the matches of the 23rd round of the Italian championship will be played on Saturday at the Arena Garibaldi in Pisa, where the local side Pisa will host Sassuolo. Let's take a closer look at a bet on the total goals in this encounter, taking into account both teams’ current form and the character of their recent matches.
Match preview
Pisa are desperately clinging to their hopes of staying in Serie A, but a recent 2-6 defeat to Inter starkly highlighted the scale of the team’s problems. Despite two early goals from Stefano Moreo, Pisa failed to withstand the pressure from the league leaders, collapsing even before halftime.
Their poor home record is particularly alarming: just one win in 12 matches at the Arena Garibaldi, only two goals scored, and a mere seven points earned. With Calabresi suspended and several squad issues, coach Gilardino will be forced to look for unconventional solutions in defense.
Sassuolo finally ended their seven-game winless streak by claiming all three points against crisis-hit Cremonese. Fadera’s early goal proved to be the only one of the match, as the Neroverdi once again demonstrated their ability to hold on to a narrow lead.
However, Fabio Grosso’s side have been far less convincing on the road: defeats to Como, Roma and Napoli without scoring, plus draws against Bologna and Milan. Despite the return of Berardi and possible involvement of Pinamonti, Sassuolo’s attacking threat away from home remains limited.
Probable line-ups
- Pisa: Scuffet, Coppola, Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Touré, Marin, Aebischer, Angori, Moreo, Tramoni, Durošinmi
- Sassuolo: Muric, Valukevich, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig, Lipani, Matic, Koné, Fadera, Pinamonti, Laurienté
Match facts and head-to-head
- Pisa have scored just two goals at home all season
- Sassuolo have not won in their last five away matches
- The last three head-to-head meetings between these teams have all seen under 2.5 goals
Prediction
Both teams are struggling in attack and have limited options for rotation. Pisa barely score at home, while Sassuolo consistently face problems away. A cautious game with few clear chances seems the most likely scenario.
