AS Roma vs Sassuolo
The law of averages has eventually caught up with AS Roma, who were once the Italian top-flight’s surprise frontrunners, as they slipped to fifth in the Serie A table after a mixed bag of Serie A 2026 results. After the first 19 matches, the Giallorossi have 36 points, level with fourth-seeded Juventus, but a Top 2 berth is within arm’s reach.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Atalanta last Saturday with a 2-0 result against Lecce. Following two consecutive league matches on the road, AS Roma will host Sassuolo at the famous Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, hoping to build a new winning streak.
Receiving a visit from Sassuolo could be what the doctor ordered for AS Roma, as Fabio Grosso’s men are in lacklustre form. The Neroverdi dropped to 11th in the table, and are winless in their last five matches (D3, L2), including yesterday’s 3-0 defeat against Juventus.
Talking Points
AS Roma suffer huge blow up front
AS Roma returned to winning ways with a 2-0 result over Lecce last night, but it came at a heavy cost, as they lost one of their key players in the process.
After Artem Dovbyk replaced Evan Ferguson – who scored the first goal of the match – in the hour mark, the Ukrainian striker doubled the Giallorossi lead in the 71st minute with a powerful shot from inside the penalty area. Dovbyk now has three Serie A goals this season, but he was then forced to be substituted due to a thigh injury.
According to local reports, Dovbyk will be out for at least two weeks. This is such a downer for the 28-year-old, who just came back from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for almost two months. By the time he returns to the pitch, there are murmurs that Dovbyk could be wearing a new uniform, as AS Roma are reportedly interested in swapping him with Napoli’s Lorenzo Lucca this winter transfer window. The club is also interested in signing Atletico Madrid’s Giacomo Raspadori to a loan agreement (with a buy option).
In the meantime, Dovbyk’s absence means more playing time for Ferguson, who also has three Serie A goals this term. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will likely have Paulo Dybala and leading scorer Matias Soule behind Ferguson in the final third, with Niccolo Pisilli being another viable option.
Muharemovic making a name for himself at Sassuolo
AS Roma will have 22-year-old centre-back Tarik Muharemovic on top of their scouting report, as he has been a defensive gem for Sassuolo this season. Despite his own goal against Juventus last night, several Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in him, including Manchester United.
The Juventus youth graduate has made 16 Serie A appearances this term, helping the team keep three clean sheets in that period. Muharemovic is also a goal threat, with two goals and two assists under his belt. He also ranked in the 88th, 95th, and 99th percentiles for aerial duels won, shots blocked, and clearances.
History
AS Roma are on a three-game winning streak against Sassuolo, including a league double during the 2023-24 campaign, before the latter dropped down to Serie B in 2024-25 after finishing 19th in the Italian top-flight standings. These two teams last met at the Mapei Stadium last October 2025, where the Giallorossi won 1-0, with Paulo Dybala on the scoresheet.
Overall, AS Roma are undefeated in eight of their last nine league encounters against Sassuolo. The last time Sassuolo beat AS Roma was notching a 4-3 result in March 2023.
As noted, AS Roma are in much better recent form compared to Sassuolo. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side has alternated wins and losses in their last five (W3, L2), while Fabio Grosso’s men are winless in the same period (D3, L2).
Betting Tip
The Serie A 2026 odds have AS Roma claiming maximum points at home on Saturday night at Sassuolo’s expense. The Giallorossi are 1.51 favourites to win, while the Neroverdi are 5.60 underdogs, and a draw is pegged at 3.77 in the 1X2 market.
Their recent matches have been low-scoring, and AS Roma don’t need to score a lot to beat Sassuolo this weekend. Besides our recommended bet, SBOTOP bettors may also consider adding Under 2.50 at 1.86 and Total Goal 0-1 at 2.96 to the parlay. Furthermore, a Correct Score of 1-0 in favour of the Giallorossi – the result of their last two league encounters – offers a healthy payday of 6.50 your bet.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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