Sassuolo vs Cremonese Prediction 25 January 2026
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Sassuolo and Cremonese in Serie A's 22nd round at the Mapei Stadium? Both teams earned promotion from Serie B last season and had a promising start to the campaign, even managing to stay in the upper half of the table for a while. However, both sides are currently experiencing a significant downturn, with Sassuolo and Cremonese having gone winless for quite some time. This head-to-head encounter presents a valuable opportunity to break their prolonged streak of poor results.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history between these teams isn't extensive-they've faced each other only five times in recent years, with a slight edge: one win for Sassuolo, two draws, and two victories for the "grey-reds." The first-leg match was a goal fest, featuring open and eventful football, with both teams combining for five goals. However, Cremonese were slightly more clinical in front of goal, securing a 3-2 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Sassuolo - Cremonese
Sassuolo Calcio Team Overview
🟢 After the 21st round, Sassuolo find themselves in 11th place on the league table with 23 points. This is a decent outcome for a team that only returned to Serie A last summer. However, there are reasons for concern: just a few weeks ago, the "Neroverdi" were comfortably in the top half of the table, but a seven-match winless streak has pushed them down, and their gap from the relegation zone has narrowed to six points.
⚫ In the last round, Sassuolo suffered a defeat away to Napoli (0-1). The match can be described as a game of missed opportunities. Despite an early goal from the hosts in the 7th minute, Sassuolo looked more impressive in terms of football quality-their advantage in xG (1.24 to 0.64) and shots (21 to 11) clearly illustrates this. They just lacked composure and luck in the final third.
Match Results: Sassuolo Calcio
Cremonese Team Overview
⚪ Cremonese are in many ways a mirror image of Sassuolo. Like the "Neroverdi," they have 23 points and sit 12th in the table, with their winless streak also extending to seven matches. During this stretch, the "Grigiorossi" have managed only three points, drawing against relatively weaker opponents such as Cagliari (2-2) and Verona (0-0).
🔴 In the last round, Cremonese faced Verona. Despite playing at home in Cremona and being slight favorites, the visitors came closer to securing victory. Statistically, Cremonese put on a weak performance: only seven shots on goal, one on target, and a complete lack of clear scoring opportunities-Verona outperformed them in all these aspects. Given the circumstances, the "Grigiorossi" should be somewhat content with having secured a point.
Match Results: Cremonese
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Sassuolo Calcio
📣 Sassuolo head coach Fabio Grosso, despite the 1-0 defeat to Napoli, expressed satisfaction with his team's performance: "Today, we played an excellent match, and it's a shame to leave without any points. I'm holding onto this performance-I understand how challenging this league is for us as newcomers, and we must replicate such games against teams at our level. We have no shortage of confidence: the first half of the season was outstanding. Although results aren't coming our way right now, we must evaluate matches based on what we create on the pitch."
🚫 The hosts are approaching the match with considerable uncertainty regarding their lineup. The participation of Domenico Berardi, Edoardo Pieroangolo, Fali Candé, Daniel Boloca, and Ismael Koné remains doubtful as they have yet to reach optimal fitness. The situation is slightly clearer for Kristian Thorstvedt and Cristian Volpato, both of whom are recovering from injuries and are expected to be fit by early February.
Cremonese
📣 Cremonese's head coach described their encounter with Verona (0-0) as a classic survival match and highlighted the team's tactical maturity: "It was a typical game for staying in the league. Matches with such stakes always present challenges, especially when key positions lack players. The guys were outstanding: they read the game well and played with the caution necessary to achieve our goal. Points can be earned in various ways, and today it was crucial to demonstrate that we can adapt when the situation demands it. I appreciated the team's spirit: we are building our path step by step, battling every Sunday."
🚫 For the visitors, the situation is more straightforward. Jeremy Sarmiento, Martin Payero, and Antonio Sanabria are experiencing physical discomfort, and their readiness for the pitch will be determined right before the match.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Cremonese's attack has been struggling recently, to put it mildly. Over their last seven matches, the team has found the back of the net only once, in a 2-2 draw against Cagliari. They even failed to score at home against Verona (0-0), which currently holds the worst defensive record in the league, conceding 34 goals in 21 Serie A matches. With such creative difficulties, expecting them to score in the upcoming match seems highly unlikely. Therefore, a bet on Cremonese not to score appears to be a reasonable choice.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Sassuolo are not exactly known for earning a high number of set pieces. This season, the "Neroverdi" average just 3.5 corners per match, one of the lowest figures in Serie A. Additionally, they have not exceeded six corners in seven consecutive league games. Considering this, a bet on Sassuolo under 5.5 corners seems like a logical option.
Editor's Prediction
According to bookmakers, Sassuolo are the favorites for the upcoming clash. It's clear that the "Neroverdi" will have the support of their home crowd, but both teams are winless in their last seven matches, making it risky to bet on the outcome. The main reason for this prolonged slump is significant issues in attack. We've noted that Cremonese have failed to score in six of their last seven games, and Sassuolo haven't found the net in three consecutive matches either. Given the current form and low scoring from both sides, expecting a thrilling match seems unlikely. Therefore, betting on under 2.5 goals appears to be the optimal choice. We anticipate a 1-0 scoreline on the board.
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