Sassuolo vs Torino Prediction 29 August 2026
📢 How will the match between Sassuolo and Torino at the Mapei Stadium play out? Last season the two sides performed respectably, finishing 11th and 12th respectively. They have started the new Serie A campaign in identical fashion too: in the opening round, both lost to stronger opponents - Atalanta and Milan - by the same scoreline of 1-2. So in this match, both the hosts and the visitors will clearly be looking to pick up their first points and make amends for that poor start.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have met 32 times in recent years, with Torino holding a slight edge: the Turin club have won 15, Sassuolo six, and 11 have ended in draws. In the last ten meetings, the black-and-greens have managed just one win. Last season both fixtures went to the Bulls as well - first a 1-0 away win, then a 2-1 victory at home.
Head-to-head statistics Sassuolo - Torino
Sassuolo Calcio Team Overview
🟢 Despite being newcomers, Sassuolo put in a very respectable showing throughout last season. The team not only regularly made life difficult for stronger opponents but also took points off them on a number of occasions. The new campaign, however, did not start well. After a comfortable 3-0 Coppa Italia win over Cesena, Alberto Aquilani's side had to travel to Atalanta. Sassuolo went into that match as underdogs and ended up losing.
⚫ Looking at the numbers, the black-and-greens arguably did not deserve to lose. Sassuolo actually looked the better side: they had 22 shots to Atalanta's 14, created four clear chances to their opponents' one, and significantly outperformed Atalanta in xG (2.54 to 0.90). However, the individual quality of certain Atalanta players is higher, and in the end that made the difference.
Match Results: Sassuolo Calcio
Torino Team Overview
🔴 Torino's opponents in the opening round were no easier - they hosted a hungry Milan side who had endured a poor end to last season's Serie A, missed out on the Champions League and strengthened their squad considerably over the summer. Even home advantage wasn't enough to help the Toro bridge the gap in class: they lost 1-2, with their only goal coming in the 90+3rd minute, by which point Milan had already eased off somewhat.
⚪ The numbers paint an equally unflattering picture. Ignazio Abate's side surrendered possession and had the ball just 41% of the time, and were outshot 8-19. The xG gap was even more pronounced - 1.06 against 2.24. Torino's primary plan was to hit on the counter-attack, but it ultimately didn't come off.
Match Results: Torino
Latest news
Sassuolo Calcio
❌ Sassuolo have quite a few injury problems ahead of the second round. Edoardo Pieragnolo, Faly Kandé, Daniel Boloca and Ismaël Koné are all continuing their recovery from serious injuries and will definitely not feature. Sebastián Valúkevich is expected to return in around one to two weeks. In addition, Domenico Berardi is recovering from an ankle injury, while Andrea Pinamonti's participation remains in doubt due to a physical issue.
Torino
❌ Torino's situation is noticeably calmer. Faustino Anjorin has a hip problem and remains doubtful. Pietro Pellegri is still recovering from a cruciate ligament injury, and his involvement in the match is also not guaranteed.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
As we have already noted, Sassuolo have a very poor record against Torino. That run is reflected in their defensive record too: they have conceded in 16 of the last 17 Serie A head-to-head meetings. That trend adds clear pressure on the hosts, especially given that Torino showed in the opening round that they are capable of finding their moment even against stronger opposition. There is a case, then, for backing Torino to Score at 1.46*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
In the opening round, Torino rarely threatened the corner flag even at home against Milan - just twice in 90 minutes. Away at Sassuolo, they are unlikely to enjoy noticeably more possession or sustain consistent pressure on the opposition goal. On that basis, Torino Team Total Corners - Under 4.5 at 1.51* is worth considering.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Both sides were fairly disciplined in the opening round and did not pick up a single yellow card. Their opponents were top Serie A clubs with plenty of technically gifted players who can regularly draw fouls, yet even in those conditions neither Sassuolo nor Torino were particularly rough. The option of Total Yellow Cards - Under 3.5 at 1.72* looks workable.
* Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
The bookmakers have Sassuolo as favourites for this one, and it's hard to disagree. Yes, in recent years the black-and-greens have found matches against Torino extremely difficult, but they have looked reasonably confident at the start of this season, as their games against Cesena and Atalanta suggest. The first-round match is particularly telling - Sassuolo created a huge number of chances but converted only one of them. Perhaps what didn't go in against the Bergamo side will come off against Torino, which is why our main bet is Sassuolo to Win - Draw No Bet. Expected score: 2-1.
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