Juventus head to Reggio Emilia on Monday seeking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-1 draw against Lecce at the Allianz Stadium.
The Old Lady will face a resilient Sassuolo side that has impressed throughout their Serie A return, sitting comfortably in mid-table and proving to be a troublesome opponent for the Turin giants.
Sassuolo vs Juventus – Match preview and team news
- Date: Tuesday, 4th January.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Mapei Stadium – Citta Del Tricolore, Reggio Emilia.
Sassuolo team news
Manager Fabio Grosso’s side will be without their talismanic captain Domenico Berardi, who remains sidelined with a thigh injury and is expected to miss the remainder of January. The loss of Berardi represents a significant blow, as the winger has been a creative force for the Neroverdi this season.
Additionally, Woyo Coulibaly, the on-loan right-back from Leicester City, is unavailable due to his participation in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Cristian Volpato, who has recorded four assists in Serie A this season, is a doubt after suffering a minor injury. Also in the doubtful list are Filippo Romagna, Edoardo Pieragnolo, and Daniel Boloca.
Juventus team news
Juventus continue to navigate a demanding injury list. Dušan Vlahović, the club’s leading striker, remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from a serious thigh muscle injury and is expected to return no earlier than early March.
Federico Gatti has undergone surgery on his meniscus injury and is expected to remain sidelined until mid-January. Lloyd Kelly and Francisco Conceicao are both struggling with muscle fatigue and are doubtful for this fixture, forcing manager Luciano Spalletti to consider tactical adjustments.
Danielle Rugani is out as well due to his calf injury and is expected to come back in early February. Jonas Rouhi is another doubt for this match while Arkadiusz Milik is still going through physical discomfort.
Form
Sassuolo
Sassuolo drew 1-1 with fellow Emilians Parma on January 3, 2026, sharing the spoils at the Mapei Stadium. Kristian Thorstvedt gave the Neroverdi the lead with a precise glancing header in the 12th minute, but Mateo Pellegrino equalised shortly after for Parma. Manager Fabio Grosso’s side currently sits 10th in the Serie A standings with 23 points from 18 matches.
Juventus
Juventus started 2026 with a frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Lecce on January 3, 2026. Weston McKennie equalised after Lecce’s surprise opener through Lameck Banda, but Jonathan David’s poorly-taken penalty was saved by Wladimiro Falcone, allowing the visitors to escape with a point.
Despite this setback, Juventus remain in fourth position with 33 points from 18 matches and has shown improvement under Luciano Spalletti’s leadership. The Italian coach has implemented a more controlled, possession-based approach that has yielded positive results in recent weeks as Juventus are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions.
Predicted lineups
Sassuolo: Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Cande; Thorstvedt, Matic, Kone; Fadera, Pinamonti, Lauriente.
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Koopmeiners; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; McKennie, Yildiz; Openda.
How to watch Sassuolo vs Juventus?
Sassuolo vs Juventus will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN, with streaming also available via Discovery+ and DAZN’s apps.
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