Bologna vs Sassuolo Prediction 6 September 2026
📢 Bologna have established themselves as a solid mid-table Serie A side in recent years, capable of competing for European places. This season they are clearly targeting a top-seven finish, but their start to the campaign has been poor - two consecutive defeats, both by a score of 0-1. That said, the opposition they faced was tough. The home match against Sassuolo at the Renato Dall'Ara looks like a good opportunity to pick up their first points. The main thing for Bologna is not to underestimate their visitors.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have met 22 times in recent years. Bologna have a slight edge, with nine wins to Sassuolo's six, and seven draws. Last season the fixture went to the red-and-blues: Bologna drew 1-1 with Sassuolo at home and won 1-0 away.
Head-to-head statistics Bologna - Sassuolo
Bologna Team Overview
🔴 After two rounds, Bologna are among seven sides yet to pick up a single point. On top of that, they have yet to score. That said, an important caveat is needed here - their opening fixtures were very difficult. In the first round they lost at home to Lazio 0-1, and a week later suffered the same scoreline away at Atalanta, so it is too early to talk about any serious crisis.
🔵 In terms of the football itself, Bologna looked noticeably better than their opponents in both matches. They had more shots, created more dangerous chances, but the ball simply would not go in. Even away at Atalanta, Bologna played as the dominant side and pressed for most of the game, yet conceded late on and came away with nothing. Throughout that match, they allowed Atalanta just six shots on their goal.
Match Results: Bologna
Sassuolo Calcio Team Overview
🟢 Sassuolo have made a better start to the season - after two rounds they have three points and have already progressed to the Round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. In the previous league round, the black-and-greens played very well against Torino and won deservedly. That said, it should be acknowledged that the Turin side's attacks also looked dangerous - had it not been for the reliable performance of their Kosovan goalkeeper, those three points might not have materialised.
⚫ Their recent Coppa Italia match against Frosinone was a very different story. Sassuolo looked noticeably worse than the Serie A newcomers and could have lost in normal time had the opposition's goal in the middle of the second half been given. The match ended 1-1, and in the penalty shootout the black-and-greens converted all four of their kicks to win 4-3. The main thing for the team is that a place in the next round was secured, and in that case the quality of the performance becomes secondary.
Match Results: Sassuolo Calcio
Latest news
Bologna
❌ Bologna head into the third round with two confirmed absences. Oussama El Azzouzi and Riccardo Orsolini are both recovering from thigh injuries and are not expected to return until around the end of September.
Sassuolo Calcio
❌ Sassuolo have a noticeably longer injury list. Edoardo Pieragnolo and Fali Kandé are both recovering from cruciate ligament injuries, Sebastian Walukiewicz is unavailable with a muscle injury, and Daniel Boloca is out with a knee injury. Ismaël Koné will also miss the match - he is recovering from an ankle fracture and is not expected to return until early November.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Head-to-head meetings at Bologna's ground tend to be entertaining affairs. In 8 of the last 9 home matches against Sassuolo, the Rossoblu have both scored and conceded. Both teams are creating plenty of chances in the new season too, so a bet on Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.85* looks worth considering here.
🚩 Corners Prediction
For those who like betting on set pieces, Total Corners - Over 7.5 at 1.49* is worth a look. This market has come in almost every time in head-to-head meetings: at least eight corners were taken in 15 of the last 16 Serie A matches between Bologna and Sassuolo. We're not expecting an exception here.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
When it comes to on-pitch intensity, referees have regularly handed out a high number of yellow cards in meetings between these two sides. At least four bookings were recorded in 3 of the last 4 matches between Bologna and Sassuolo. On that basis, Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5 is worth a try.
* Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
The bookmakers make Bologna favourites for this one, and it's hard to disagree. Yes, they've had a poor start to the season, but in both matches they created enough chances to win. The finishing will come good sooner or later. Sassuolo, meanwhile, have set a high standard since returning to Serie A and show no signs of easing off in the new season. Taking all of that into account, along with the head-to-head history, our main bet is Both Teams to Score - Yes. The expected score is 2-1.
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