Sassuolo vs Juventus prediction, H2H and probable lineups - January 6, 2026
One of the marquee fixtures of Matchday 19 in the 2025/26 Serie A campaign will take place on Tuesday at the Mapei – Città del Tricolore stadium in Reggio Emilia, where Sassuolo will host Turin giants Juventus. Let’s take a closer look at a bet on goals – both the teams’ playing styles and their head-to-head history point to an open, attacking encounter.
Match preview
Fabio Grosso’s side continues to hold firm as a solid mid-table team, feeling confident in Serie A after their recent return to the top flight. Sassuolo consistently pick up points, but have been drawing more often lately, reflecting a certain balance between their attack and a vulnerable defence. Key attacking absences, including Berardi and Volpato, have clearly impacted their finishing quality.
Nevertheless, the Neroverdi remain a team capable of challenging any opponent thanks to their high tempo and attacking intent. However, defensive errors—especially at set pieces and under pressure—often nullify their efforts up front. Against Juventus, such mistakes could prove extremely costly.
The draw with Lecce was a harsh reality check for Luciano Spalletti’s men, who had been in great form and were being seriously considered as title contenders. Juventus looked convincing in terms of play, but once again struggled with finishing—a recurring problem throughout the first half of the season. Even so, based on chances created, the Bianconeri are among the league's best.
For this away fixture, Spalletti is likely to revert to a more balanced formation with three central defenders. Even with absences in attack, Juventus have shown they can consistently create pressure in the final third. Against a Sassuolo backline prone to systematic mistakes, the Turin side should have plenty of opportunities to score.
Probable lineups
- Sassuolo: Muric, Doig, Muharemovic, Idzes, Walukiewicz, Kone, Matic, Thorstvedt, Laurienté, Pinamonti, Fadera
- Juventus: Di Gregorio, Kalulu, Bremer, Koopmeiners, McKennie, Thuram, Locatelli, Kostić, Zhegrova, Yildiz, Openda
Key facts and head-to-head
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 14 of the last 15 meetings between Sassuolo and Juventus.
- Sassuolo have both scored and conceded in 7 of their last 10 Serie A matches.
- Juventus are averaging over 2.5 xG per match under Spalletti, but their conversion rate is significantly lower.
Prediction
This match promises to be open and full of chances. Sassuolo will look to play bravely at home, while Juventus need to bounce back after dropping points last round. Given the hosts’ defensive frailties and the visitors’ ability to consistently create opportunities, it’s logical to expect a high-scoring contest with Juventus holding the upper hand.
