Sassuolo
Torino
Sassuolo host Torino at the MAPEI Stadium on Saturday, 29 August at 19:30, with both sides seeking their first points after opening-round defeats. Sassuolo lost 2-1 away at Atalanta but impressed with their attacking approach, while Torino fell 2-1 at home to AC Milan despite a resilient defensive display. New Sassuolo manager Alberto Aquilani is building his squad, though the absence of key players including captain Domenico Berardi and top scorer Andrea Pinamonti—who departed for Lazio—presents challenges. Torino's first season under Ignazio Abate shows promise defensively, with Che Adams among the attacking options available. This is a clash between two teams in transition, with home advantage favouring the hosts but Torino's recent head-to-head record suggesting they remain competitive.
Form and Head-to-Head
Sassuolo's recent home form shows two wins, two draws and six losses from their last ten matches, averaging 1.31 goals for and 1.58 against. Torino's away record stands at four wins, two draws and four losses, with 0.98 goals scored and 1.03 conceded per game. Historically, the head-to-head record favours Torino significantly: they have not lost to Sassuolo since September 2022 and won twice against them last season. In their last six meetings, Sassuolo managed just one victory, drawing twice and losing three times. However, both teams arrive with new management and squad adjustments, making this encounter difficult to predict based on recent patterns alone.
Best Bet
Both Teams to Score — Yes emerges as the standout selection. Sassuolo demonstrated attacking intent in their opening defeat to Atalanta, while Torino showed character in their loss to Milan with a late goal from Adams. With Torino's attacking options including Simeone, Zapata and Adams, and Sassuolo's need to bounce back at home, an open match with chances at both ends appears likely. Neither team's defensive record suggests a low-scoring encounter, making goals from both sides a reasonable expectation.
Odds to Watch
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