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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 24 3 5 75
2 Napoli 20 6 6 66
3 Milan 18 9 5 63
4 Juventus 17 9 6 60
5 Como 1907 16 10 6 58
6 Roma 18 3 11 57
7 Atalanta 14 11 7 53
8 Bologna 14 6 12 48
9 Lazio 11 11 9 44
10 Udinese 12 7 13 43
11 Sassuolo 12 6 14 42
12 Torino 11 6 15 39
13 Genoa 9 9 14 36
14 Parma 8 12 12 36
15 Cagliari 8 9 15 33
16 Fiorentina 7 11 13 32
17 Cremonese 6 9 17 27
18 Lecce 7 6 19 27
19 Verona 3 9 20 18
20 AC Pisa 2 12 18 18
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
L. Martínez INT ARG 28 16 4
A. Douvikas COM GRE 32 11 1
N. Paz COM ARG 31 11 6
M. Thuram-Ulien INT FRA 26 10 5

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