Sassuolo v Genoa prediction
Team pages: Sassuolo · Genoa · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Sassuolo v Genoa, Serie A on Sun, 22 Nov 2026 17:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Sassuolo host Genoa in Serie A on Sunday 22 November (kick-off 17:30 UK).
The key numbers
Sassuolo have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions. Genoa 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 seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Sassuolo have conceded 14 goals, the fifth-most of the 20 clubs.
Six of Genoa’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in seven of Genoa’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Genoa have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 0.43 and conceding 1.00. Genoa have scored five goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Genoa have conceded 13 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Sassuolo are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Sassuolo (13th) and Genoa (17th) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Sassuolo the stronger side, 65 rating points above Genoa (Sassuolo 1532, Genoa 1467, after at least 311 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 12 April 2026, finished Genoa 2–1 Sassuolo.
Team news
Sassuolo have five names on the availability list: D. Boloca (out, Muscle Bruise), E. Pieragnolo (out, Jumpers Knee), Fali Candé (out, Jumpers Knee), I. Koné (out, Broken Leg) and Y. Paz (out, Jumpers Knee) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-20. 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.
Genoa have one name on the availability list: L. Venturino (out, Jumpers Knee) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-20. Predicted Genoa XI (3-4-2-1): J. Bijlow, L. Østigård, A. Marcandalli, J. Vásquez, M. Ellertsson, M. Frendrup, D. Sow, B. Norton-Cuffy, A. Amorim, S. Wiafe, M. Osmajić — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Morten Frendrup (4.4 per match over eight appearances, one assist) and Junior Messias (4.2 per match over eight appearances, one goal) have been Genoa’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Genoa (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Morten Frendrup averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 713 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last eight appearances. Junior Messias averages 1.9 shots per 90 over 372 minutes, with a shot in five of the last eight 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 2 · Genoa 4 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Sassuolo 1W 2D 2L · Genoa 2W 1D 2L
Sassuolo v Genoa (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 | Genoa for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.13 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.63 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.13 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 for · 6.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.25 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.75 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 1.63 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 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| A. Laurienté n 8 | 82.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| D. Berardi n 8 | 64.8 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| K. Thorstvedt n 8 | 46.8 | 1.9 | 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 | 59.4 | 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 |
Genoa
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Wiafe n 8 | 51.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 | — |
| L. Colombo n 8 | 63.3 | 1.8 | 2 | — |
| M. Ellertsson n 8 | 86.9 | 1.7 | 1.3 | — |
| D. Sow n 8 | 57 | 1.4 | 2.2 | — |
| Franz-Ethan Meichtry n 8 | 31.9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vítinha n 8 | 47.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| H. Traorè n 8 | 48.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| S. El Shaarawy n 8 | 37.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Franz-Ethan Meichtry n 8 | 31.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| T. Baldanzi n 8 | 66.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Colombo n 8 | 63.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| M. Osmajić n 8 | 84.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| D. Puczka n 5 | 46.2 | 0 | 0.4 |
| J. Vásquez n 8 | 71.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| K. Ehizibue n 8 | 69 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Messias n 8 | 46.5 | 4.1 |
| C. Drameh n 8 | 54.4 | 3.1 |
| Alexsandro Amorim n 8 | 46.5 | 3.1 |
| D. Puczka n 5 | 46.2 | 3.1 |
| M. Ellertsson n 8 | 86.9 | 3 |
The day’s free picks, by email
Every morning at 07:30 UK: the model’s free picks, each with its confidence tier and that tier’s settled record, misses included. No tips, no guarantees, one click to leave.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Sassuolo v Genoa — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-12 Genoa 2–1 Sassuolo
- 2025-11-03 Sassuolo 1–2 Genoa
- 2024-05-12 Genoa 2–1 Sassuolo
- 2023-12-22 Sassuolo 1–2 Genoa
- 2022-01-06 Sassuolo 1–1 Genoa
- 2021-10-17 Genoa 2–2 Sassuolo
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Sassuolo and Genoa?
- In their last 6 meetings, Sassuolo won 0, Genoa won 4 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sassuolo and Genoa?
- Recent form — Sassuolo 1W 2D 2L; Genoa 2W 1D 2L.
Today’s boards
Every fixture kicking off in the UK day, and the fixtures where the free pick leads with each market.
This page is generated from TACTIX’s match data by our software and checked automatically; data as of . How it works → · Report an error
How our model works · Live track record · Predictions are model output, not betting advice.