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>Sassuolo vs Torino Prediction & Betting Tips – 29/08/2026
Sassuolo welcome Torino to the MAPEI Stadium on Saturday 29 August for a Serie A fixture that carries real urgency. Both sides fell to 2-1 defeats on the opening weekend, leaving them pointless and already under pressure to respond. For Sassuolo, three consecutive season-opening blanks at home make this a ground they need to reclaim. Torino, meanwhile, have not won their first away league match in four years. Something has to give in Reggio Emilia, and the stakes feel unusually high for a second-round encounter.
Match Analysis
Torino arrive at MAPEI Stadium as the value pick, priced at 3.10, backed by a commanding H2H record of 15 wins to Sassuolo's 6 and back-to-back victories in the two most recent meetings at this ground.
- 15 wins to 6 in all-time H2H meetings, including wins in both recent MAPEI fixtures.
- Back-to-back victories over Sassuolo: 1-0 in December 2025 and 2-1 in May 2026.
- Structured 3-4-2-1 system with Vlasic and Simeone providing experienced attacking threat behind Njie.
- Defensive unit of Comuzzo, Coco, and Cömert remains structurally solid despite absentees.
Sassuolo, priced at 2.30, face an uphill battle hosting Torino with a severely depleted squad. Berardi is bench-only, while Candé, Ibrahima Koné, Pieragnolo, Walukiewicz, and Boloca are all ruled out, gutting midfield and attacking depth.
- Sassuolo missing 5+ key players, including Ibrahima Koné out until January 2027 with a fracture.
- Berardi bench-only due to fatigue and ankle issues, removing their primary creative outlet.
- Sassuolo lost their opener 2-1 and have won just 4 of 19 Serie A H2H meetings with Torino.
Key point: With both defenses leaking goals and multiple attacking absences on both sides, the draw at 3.40 offers compelling value as a standalone bet given mutual desperation for points.
Form & Statistics: Sassuolo vs Torino
Sassuolo
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Torino
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Sassuolo vs Torino: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Sassuolo vs Torino
Sassuolo
Starters
- 1 Arijanet Muric
- 2 Simone Cinquegrano
- 3 Cas Odenthal
- 4 Jay Idzes
- 5 Josh Doig
- 6 Vasilije Adzic
- 7 Nemanja Matic
- 8 Darryl Bakola
- 9 Cristian Volpato
- 10 Kieron Bowie
- 11 Armand Laurienté
Bench
- Domenico Berardi
- Fedde Leysen
Absent
- Ismaël Koné (injury)
- Fali Candé (cruciate ligament rupture, out until mid-September)
- Ibrahima Koné (tibia and fibula fracture, out until January 2027)
- Edoardo Pieragnolo (cruciate ligament injury, out until October 1, 2026)
- Paweł Walukiewicz (unavailable)
- Daniel Boloca (unavailable)
Torino
Starters
- 1 Diego Mascardi
- 2 Pietro Comuzzo
- 3 Saúl Coco
- 4 Eray Cömert
- 5 Niccolò Fortini
- 6 Kian Fitz-Jim
- 7 Gvidas Gineitis
- 8 Alessio Cacciamani
- 9 Nikola Vlasic
- 10 Giovanni Simeone
- 11 Demba Njie
Bench
- Emirhan Ilkhan
- Ardian Ismajli
Absent
- Cesare Casadei (injury)
- Zanos Savva (injury)
- Adam Masina (injury)
- Franco Israel (injury)
- Alessandro Buongiorno (long-term injury, out until eleventh matchday)
- Giacomo Marianucci (injury, out until seventh matchday)
- Niccolò Perri (new arrival, not registered in time for the match)
- Marcus Pedersen (transferred to Olympiakos)
Medium confidence
Sassuolo line up in a 4-3-3 against Torino's compact 3-4-2-1, a shape designed to crowd the midfield and limit the space that Vasilije Adzic and Cristian Volpato will look to exploit between the lines. The width battle, with Josh Doig and Armand Laurienté stretching play, could prove decisive for the home side.
Torino's back three offers defensive solidity but demands discipline from the wing-backs, and Giovanni Simeone will rely on service from Vlasic and Njie drifting in behind. Both probable XIs carry reasonable confidence across multiple credible sources, so the tactical picture is fairly settled ahead of kickoff.
Our Verdict
Both sides opened their campaigns with identical 2-1 defeats, but the head-to-head record tilts firmly in Torino's favour: 15 wins to Sassuolo's six across all competitions, including victories in both recent meetings at this ground. Sassuolo's absences in midfield and attack further weaken their hand, while Domenico Berardi is likely restricted to a cameo from the bench. The draw or away double chance (X2) looks the shrewd selection here, with the away win alone available at 3.10 and the draw at 3.40. Odds correct at time of publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Sassuolo vs Torino?
The double chance covering draw or Torino, priced at 3.10 for the away win alone, represents the most compelling wager here. Sassuolo's injury crisis, with Berardi limited to the bench and several midfielders absent, severely undermines their attacking threat. Torino's superior head-to-head record and back-to-back wins at MAPEI Stadium make backing the visitors or a share of the spoils the prudent call.
What time does Sassuolo vs Torino kick off?
Sassuolo vs Torino kicks off at 16:30 UTC on Saturday, 29th August 2026. The fixture takes place at the MAPEI Stadium, Città del Tricolore, Sassuolo's well-appointed home ground in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy.
Where can I watch Sassuolo vs Torino on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for Serie A fixtures vary by territory, so we recommend checking your local listings for confirmed coverage. In the United Kingdom, Serie A matches are typically shown on Sky Sports or TNT Sports. Supporters elsewhere should consult their regional broadcaster or a legitimate streaming platform carrying Serie A rights.
What is Sassuolo's recent record against Torino?
Sassuolo's recent record against Torino makes for uncomfortable reading for the home faithful. Torino have won both of the most recent meetings: a 1-0 victory at MAPEI Stadium in December 2025, followed by a 2-1 triumph in May 2026. Across all competitions, Torino lead the historical head-to-head with 15 wins to Sassuolo's six, including an 11-4 advantage in Serie A fixtures.