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Round 20 - Serie A

AS Roma VS Sassuolo Calcio

Stadio Olimpico

11 January, 2026

Overview:

Roma host Sassuolo in a Serie A Round 20 clash where Roma’s stronger overall record, superior home performances and historical dominance in this matchup make them clear favourites, while Sassuolo’s inconsistent recent form and defensive fragility suggest they will rely on transitions rather than sustained control.

Recent H2H results: Roma 1-0 Sassuolo

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of AS Roma.
Roma are likely to control territory with a mid-to-high block, using full-backs and attacking midfielders between the lines, while Sassuolo will probably sit deeper, look for counter-attacks and try to exploit transitions down the flanks against Roma’s advanced wide defenders.
Roma’s stronger league position, better recent form, reliable home record and favourable head-to-head history all tilt the prediction toward a home win, while Sassuolo’s lack of recent victories and defensive instability limit their projected upside to snatching a draw if Roma waste chances.

Last Update: 09-01-2026

Stats:

AS Roma Sassuolo Calcio
Expected Possession
54 46
Average Goals Per Match
1.3 1.2
Win Probability
0.6 0.16
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 Inter 27 6 5 87
2 Napoli 23 7 8 76
3 Roma 23 4 11 73
4 Como 1907 20 11 7 71
5 Milan 20 10 8 70
6 Juventus 19 12 7 69
7 Atalanta 15 14 9 59
8 Bologna 16 8 14 56
9 Lazio 14 12 12 54
10 Udinese 14 8 16 50
11 Sassuolo 14 7 17 49
12 Torino 12 9 17 45
13 Parma 11 12 15 45
14 Cagliari 11 10 17 43
15 Fiorentina 9 15 14 42
16 Genoa 10 11 17 41
17 Lecce 10 8 20 38
18 Cremonese 8 10 20 34
19 Verona 3 12 23 21
20 AC Pisa 2 12 24 18
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
L. Martínez INT ARG 33 17 6
A. Douvikas COM GRE 38 14 1
D. Malen ROM NET 18 14 2
M. Thuram-Ulien INT FRA 31 13 6

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