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Bologna
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This Bologna vs Sassuolo prediction centers on two sides still searching for their first win of the new Serie A season, both having lost their opening fixture. Bologna fell 0-1 at home to Lazio, failing to score, while Sassuolo were beaten 1-2 away at Atalanta despite finding the net.
Bologna's home form is a concern early on, with zero goals produced in their only match, and the muscle injury to Casale adds to defensive uncertainty. Sassuolo, despite the away loss, showed more attacking spark and followed it up with a Coppa Italia win over Cesena, suggesting confidence isn't shattered even amid several injury absences.
Bookmakers still lean toward Bologna at home, pricing them near 48% to win compared to Sassuolo's 24%, with a draw at roughly 28%. Home advantage and Sassuolo's injury list (six players missing fixtures) tilt this toward the hosts, though neither side has shown the attacking quality to be backed with real conviction.
Expect a tight, low-scoring encounter given both teams managed just one combined goal across their season openers. Bologna's home edge and market pricing make them the favorites, but with so little season data available, this remains a cautious pick rather than a confident one.
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2026/2027 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
These sides have met regularly in recent seasons, with last season's meetings split — Sassuolo won 1-0 in March 2026,...
These sides have met regularly in recent seasons, with last season's meetings split — Sassuolo won 1-0 in March 2026, while the reverse fixture in December 2025 ended 1-1. Over the last two years, results have been closely contested with no dominant side emerging. Historically this fixture often produces tight scorelines, and with both teams out of form to start this campaign, another low-scoring, competitive affair looks likely on current evidence.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsSerie A matches highlighted
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Form Rating
4.3/10
Bologna opened the season with a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Lazio, failing to register...
Bologna opened the season with a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Lazio, failing to register a shot that troubled the scoreline and extending a wider pattern of inconsistency seen in pre-season friendlies, where they lost three of six warm-up games. The defense has yet to keep a clean sheet and now faces a muscle injury to Casale, adding to squad concerns. Bologna's home record last season featured some big results, including a 3-3 draw with Inter, showing they can trouble stronger sides, but the attack has gone quiet in the opening league fixture. Confidence appears fragile heading into this one.
8 of 15 in Serie A
Form Rating
4/10
Sassuolo lost their season opener 1-2 at Atalanta but bounced back with a comfortable 3-0...
Sassuolo lost their season opener 1-2 at Atalanta but bounced back with a comfortable 3-0 Coppa Italia win over Cesena, hinting at some attacking sharpness returning. Their away form is unproven this season with just one match played and a loss recorded, though they did score in that defeat unlike their upcoming opponents. The squad is significantly weakened by six players missing through injury, including muscle and knee issues that could affect midfield and defensive solidity. Fixture congestion is a factor too, with a Coppa Italia tie sandwiched before this trip to Bologna, adding fatigue risk to an already stretched squad.
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Bologna vs Sassuolo - Match Analysis
Bologna's home advantage is the primary driver behind their favorite status, with bookmakers pricing them near 48% compared to Sassuolo's 24%. Additionally, Sassuolo's away form this season is unproven and they're dealing with six injury absences, weakening their squad depth. However, Bologna's own scoreless display against Lazio tempers full confidence, keeping this from being a high-conviction pick.
Given the low-scoring nature of both teams' season openers, Under 2.5 Goals stands out as a value angle, since combined goals per game sit at just 1.0 so far. Draw No Bet: Bologna also offers protection against a stalemate while still capturing home advantage. Both markets suit a match lacking clear attacking firepower from either side.
Sassuolo enter this fixture missing six players to muscle, knee, and other injuries, a significant blow to squad depth and likely affecting midfield cohesion. Bologna are also missing Casale to a muscle injury, adding defensive uncertainty. These absences on both sides contribute to the cautious, low-scoring prediction rather than backing either attack to fire freely.
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