Bologna vs SassuoloPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Bologna and Sassuolo reach the third round in contrasting situations. Bologna are still on zero points after two 0-1 defeats, at home to Lazio and away to Atalanta, and have yet to score in the league. Sassuolo have 3 points, from a 2-1 home win over Torino and a 1-2 loss in Bergamo, with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded. In the fixtures that preceded the league campaign Bologna lost 0-1 to Brighton and 1-4 to Pisa, beating Cambuur 3-1; Sassuolo beat Cesena 3-0 and lost 2-3 to FC Augsburg and 1-4 to Celta Vigo. The head to head record leans towards Bologna: a 1-0 win away at Sassuolo in March 2026, a 1-1 in Bologna in December 2025, a 4-2 home win in February 2024 and, before that, two 1-1 draws played at Sassuolo. Serie A is running at an average of 2.45 goals per game so far. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.