Sassuolo v Bologna prediction
Team pages: Sassuolo · Bologna · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Sassuolo v Bologna, Serie A on Sun, 07 Mar 2027 17:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Sassuolo host Bologna in Serie A on Sunday 7 March (kick-off 17:30 UK).
The key numbers
Sassuolo have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions. Bologna are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Sassuolo, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
10 of Sassuolo’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Sassuolo’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Sassuolo have five wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.13 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.13. Sassuolo have scored 12 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Sassuolo have conceded 14 goals, the fifth-most of the 20 clubs.
Six of Bologna’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Bologna’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Bologna have three wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 1.57. Bologna have scored six goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Bologna have conceded 10 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Sassuolo are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Sassuolo (12th) and Bologna (14th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Bologna the stronger side, 40 rating points above Sassuolo (Bologna 1572, Sassuolo 1532, after at least 311 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 6 September 2026, finished Bologna 2–2 Sassuolo.
Team news
Sassuolo have four names on the availability list: D. Boloca (out, Muscle Bruise), E. Pieragnolo (out, Jumpers Knee), Fali Candé (out, Jumpers Knee) and Y. Paz (out, Jumpers Knee) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-19. Predicted Sassuolo XI (4-3-3): A. Murić, J. Doig, S. Cinquegrano, F. Leysen, D. Ćaleta-Car, N. Matić, D. Bakola, K. Thorstvedt, A. Laurienté, K. Bowie, S. Esposito — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Darryl Bakola (5.4 per match over eight appearances, three assists) and Vasilije Adžić (4.5 per match over seven appearances, four goals and one assist) have been Sassuolo’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sassuolo (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Darryl Bakola averages 1.9 key passes per 90 over 577 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last eight appearances. Vasilije Adžić averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 626 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Bologna XI (4-2-3-1): Ł. Skorupski, T. Heggem, A. Theate, E. Helland, E. Holm, L. Ferguson, T. Pobega, N. Cambiaghi, F. Bernardeschi, N. Zortea, R. Piccoli — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Juan Miranda (4.1 per match over six appearances, two assists) and Lewis Ferguson (3.5 per match over seven appearances) have been Bologna’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bologna (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Juan Miranda averages 1.9 key passes per 90 over 486 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last six appearances. Lewis Ferguson averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 1475 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Serie A
- Head-to-head (last 6): Sassuolo 0 · draws 4 · Bologna 2 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Sassuolo 1W 2D 2L · Bologna 1W 2D 2L
Sassuolo v Bologna (Serie A): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Sassuolo for / against | Line | Bologna for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.38 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.63 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.38 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 for · 6.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.5 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Sassuolo
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kieron Bowie n 8 | 30.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 | — |
| S. Cinquegrano n 7 | 78.7 | 1.5 | 1.3 | — |
| A. Ghion n 8 | 45.4 | 1.5 | 2.7 | — |
| S. Cinquegrano n 3 | 87.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | — |
| S. Esposito n 8 | 65.8 | 1.4 | 2.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kieron Bowie n 8 | 30.3 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| D. Berardi n 8 | 64.8 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| A. Laurienté n 8 | 82.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| K. Thorstvedt n 8 | 46.8 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| B. Domínguez n 8 | 23.5 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasilije Adžić n 8 | 53.8 | 1 | 0 |
| Kieron Bowie n 8 | 30.3 | 0.7 | 0 |
| D. Bakola n 8 | 72.1 | 0 | 0.5 |
| B. Domínguez n 8 | 23.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| C. Volpato n 8 | 58.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Lipani n 8 | 32.3 | 4.2 |
| I. Van der Brempt n 8 | 48.4 | 4 |
| D. Bakola n 8 | 72.1 | 3.9 |
| Rafael Obrador n 8 | 52.5 | 2.1 |
| A. Ghion n 8 | 45.4 | 2 |
Bologna
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Ferguson n 8 | 90 | 2.6 | 1.4 | — |
| R. Piccoli n 8 | 67.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | — |
| T. Pobega n 8 | 65.6 | 2.1 | 0.7 | — |
| N. Moro n 8 | 21.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | — |
| A. Dovbyk n 8 | 22.4 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Dovbyk n 8 | 22.4 | 3 | 1.5 |
| F. Bernardeschi n 8 | 68.9 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| J. Rowe n 8 | 66.8 | 2.2 | 1 |
| J. Enem n 5 | 41 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| R. Orsolini n 8 | 49 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Dovbyk n 8 | 22.4 | 1 | 0 |
| R. Orsolini n 8 | 49 | 0.7 | 0 |
| J. Rowe n 8 | 66.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| J. Enem n 5 | 41 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Juan Miranda n 8 | 83.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Emil Holm n 8 | 48.5 | 4.2 |
| Juan Miranda n 8 | 83.3 | 2.4 |
| T. Pobega n 8 | 65.6 | 2.2 |
| O. El Azzouzi n 8 | 79 | 2.1 |
| N. Moro n 8 | 21.3 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ł. Skorupski n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| M. Pessina n 6 | 88.7 | 2.4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Sassuolo v Bologna — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-06 Bologna 2–2 Sassuolo
- 2026-03-15 Sassuolo 0–1 Bologna
- 2025-12-28 Bologna 1–1 Sassuolo
- 2024-02-03 Bologna 4–2 Sassuolo
- 2023-10-28 Sassuolo 1–1 Bologna
- 2023-05-08 Sassuolo 1–1 Bologna
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Sassuolo and Bologna?
- In their last 6 meetings, Sassuolo won 0, Bologna won 2 and there were 4 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sassuolo and Bologna?
- Recent form — Sassuolo 1W 2D 2L; Bologna 1W 2D 2L.
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