Updated 5 November 2026.
Roma host Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday 7 November, with kick-off at 19:45 UK. It is 3rd against 17th in Serie A: Roma score more goals per game than anyone in the division, and Sassuolo concede more than anyone.
Roma arrive on 24 points from 10 games, unbeaten in the league with seven wins and three draws. Sassuolo have won two of their ten and sit on 8 points. We make Roma strong favourites at 72%.
Roma's league record is 28 goals scored and 10 conceded, and per game they score 2.8, which is the most in Serie A. They have also kept a clean sheet in half of their league games, the highest rate in the division, and they have the 3rd fewest goals against. They have the 3rd most shots on target at 6.3 a game and the 5th most corners at 5.8.
Roma lost 3-2 at Man Utd in the Champions League on 3 November, three days after a 5-2 win at Udinese. Before that came a 4-2 home win over Cagliari, a 3-3 draw at Napoli and a 4-0 win over Slovan in Europe. That is 18 goals scored in those five games, and 10 conceded.
Sassuolo have lost their last four league games, starting with a 4-2 defeat at Frosinone, then a 2-0 loss at Como, a 6-2 home defeat by Lazio and a 4-2 home loss to Fiorentina on 2 November. Before that they drew 1-1 with AC Milan. They have conceded 16 in their last four.
Sassuolo have conceded 2.6 goals per game, the most in Serie A, and both teams have scored in 90% of their matches, the highest rate in the league. Eight in ten of their games have gone over 2.5 goals, the 3rd highest. They do score, at 1.6 a game, the 9th most. They have not kept a clean sheet all season.
Roma are 3rd in the Serie A table and Sassuolo 17th, 16 points behind them on 8.
Roma possible starting lineup:
Vásquez; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley; Soulé, Mora, Malen
Sassuolo possible starting lineup:
Turati; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Candé; Doig, Matic, Thorstvedt, Bakola; Berardi, Laurienté, Esposito
Bryan Cristante has made a tackle in eight straight games, averaging 2.4, and had two or more shots in six straight, averaging 2.5. Two or more shots is 1.85 at Ladbrokes.
MatÃas Soulé has had two or more shots in four straight games, averaging 2.8 a game, and is 1.18 at bet365 to keep that going. Rodrigo Mora has put a shot on target in four of his last five and is 1.57 at bet365 to have one here.
Fali Candé has committed a foul in three straight games, averaging 2.3, and is 1.40 at bet365 for another. Jay Idzes has a foul in four straight games and is 1.44 at bet365.
Domenico Berardi has made a tackle in nine straight games and averages 1.6 a game. Armand Laurienté has had a shot in six straight games and averages 2.5 a game.
We back Roma, and the bookmakers agree: bet365 have them at 1.30 to win, with the draw at 6.00 and Sassuolo at 9.00. We give Roma a 72% chance of winning. In the player markets, Candé is 1.40 and Idzes 1.44 at bet365 for a foul.
| Market | Best price | Statz chance |
|---|---|---|
| Roma win | 1.30 (bet365) | 72% |
| Draw | 6.00 (bet365) | 17% |
| Sassuolo win | 9.00 (bet365) | 11% |
| Both teams to score | 1.67 (bet365) | 58% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.36 (bet365) | 68% |
We expect Roma to score around 2.6 goals and Sassuolo just under one. Our predicted score is 2-0, with 2-1 only a fraction behind, and we give Roma a 38% chance of a clean sheet. Both teams have scored in 90% of Sassuolo's games, and we give both teams to score 58%.
Prediction: Roma 2-0 Sassuolo.
Roma vs Sassuolo in the 2026/27 Serie A season kicks off at 19:45 UK on Saturday 7 November 2026 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Roma are 3rd on 24 points and Sassuolo 17th on 8.
We predict Roma to beat Sassuolo 2-0 in this 2026/27 Serie A game on 7 November 2026, the likeliest single score at 10%. We give Roma a 72% chance of winning, with 17% for a draw and 11% for Sassuolo.
Roma are heavy favourites for Roma vs Sassuolo in the 2026/27 Serie A, priced at 1.30 with bet365, and we give them a 72% chance of winning. Sassuolo are 9.00 to win and the draw is 6.00.
We give both teams to score a 58% chance in Roma vs Sassuolo in the 2026/27 Serie A, and bet365 offer 1.67. Both teams have scored in 90% of Sassuolo's league games this season, the highest rate in Serie A.
Roma are 3rd in the 2026/27 Serie A table on 24 points from 10 games, unbeaten with 7 wins and 3 draws. Sassuolo are 17th of 20 on 8 points, with 2 wins and 6 defeats.
Ahead of Roma vs Sassuolo in the 2026/27 Serie A, Domenico Berardi has made a tackle in 9 straight league games for Sassuolo, Fali Candé has committed a foul in 3 straight and Jay Idzes in 4. Candé is 1.40 and Idzes 1.44 at bet365 for a foul.
Predicted lineups for Roma vs Sassuolo in the 2026/27 Serie A on Saturday 7 November 2026: Roma may start Vásquez; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley; Soulé, Mora, Malen. Sassuolo may start Turati; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Candé; Doig, Matic, Thorstvedt, Bakola; Berardi, Laurienté, Esposito.