Sassuolo v Napoli prediction

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Sassuolo v Napoli, Serie A on Sun, 29 Nov 2026 17:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

Sassuolo host Napoli in Serie A on Sunday 29 November (kick-off 17:30 UK).

The key numbers

Sassuolo are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Napoli are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Napoli 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 four wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.75 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.75. Sassuolo have scored 14 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Sassuolo have conceded 22 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs.

Nine of Napoli’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of Napoli’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Napoli have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 1.29. Napoli have scored 17 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Napoli have conceded 11 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Sassuolo (15th) and Napoli (seventh) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Napoli the stronger side, 278 rating points above Sassuolo (Napoli 1767, Sassuolo 1489, after at least 313 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 January 2026, finished Napoli 1–0 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 2026-10-31. Predicted Sassuolo XI (4-3-3): A. Murić, D. Ćaleta-Car, J. Doig, C. Odenthal, S. Cinquegrano, D. Bakola, N. Matić, L. Lipani, A. Laurienté, S. Esposito, K. Bowie — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Darryl Bakola (4.8 per match over 10 appearances, three assists) and Vasilije Adžić (4.1 per match over eight 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 1.5 key passes per 90 over 712 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Vasilije Adžić averages 2.3 key passes per 90 over 712 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Napoli XI (4-3-3): A. Meret, R. Marín, A. Rrahmani, G. Di Lorenzo, M. Olivera, S. McTominay, K. De Bruyne, B. Gilmour, R. Højlund, N. Lang, M. Politano — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Scott McTominay (4.7 per match over eight appearances, four goals) and Kevin De Bruyne (4.0 per match over 12 appearances, four goals and two assists) have been Napoli’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Napoli (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Scott McTominay averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 1051 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Kevin De Bruyne averages 3.1 key passes per 90 over 1644 minutes, with a key pass in nine 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 0 · Napoli 6 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Sassuolo 0W 1D 4L · Napoli 2W 1D 2L

Sassuolo v Napoli (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

1.5 / 2.13
Goals
against 2.5 / 1.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4 / 5.38
Corners
against 6.29 / 3.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.57 / 6.63
Shots on target
against 7 / 3.88 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.57 / 1.13
Cards
against 2.29 / 1.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 28 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 28 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameSassuolo for / againstLineNapoli for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 2.5 against n 8
2.5standard
2.13 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
4 for · 6.29 against n 7
9.5standard
5.38 for · 3.75 against n 8
Shots
12.14 for · 16.71 against n 7
19.5standard
16.75 for · 14.5 against n 8
Shots on target
4.57 for · 7 against n 7
8.5standard
6.63 for · 3.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
9 for · 13 against n 7
21.5standard
9 for · 9.75 against n 8
Cards shown
1.57 for · 2.29 against n 7
3.5standard
1.13 for · 1.88 against n 8

Sassuolo

Sassuolo Goalkeeper

Sassuolo — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
A. Murić890720 min374.6 /90131.6 /9000 /90
S. Turati290180 min63 /9021 /9000 /90
Sassuolo — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sassuolo before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
A. Murić n 890
4.68/8
S. Turati n 889.1
2.97/4

Sassuolo Defensive

Sassuolo — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Josh Doig1078777 min151.7 /90111.3 /9020.2 /90263 /9050.6 /9000 /90
S. Cinquegrano690540 min61 /9061 /9030.5 /90172.8 /9071.2 /9000 /90
F. Leysen667402 min92 /9040.9 /9051.1 /90235.1 /9040.9 /9010.2 /90
D. Ćaleta-Car588442 min71.4 /9071.4 /9051 /90193.9 /9040.8 /9000 /90
C. Odenthal585424 min71.5 /9020.4 /9010.2 /90132.8 /9030.6 /9000 /90
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Sassuolo — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sassuolo before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Laurienté n 878.9
13/2
27/5
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Josh Doig n 874.6
0.64/0
0.52/1
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Kieron Bowie n 848.3
1.65/2
2.14/3
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D. Bakola n 876.5
0.73/2
1.56/2
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N. Matić n 875.8
0.63/1
0.74/1
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Sassuolo — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sassuolo before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Laurienté n 878.9
0.43/0
Josh Doig n 874.6
1.46/3
Kieron Bowie n 848.3
0.73/0
D. Bakola n 876.5
3.17/5
N. Matić n 875.8
1.85/5
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Sassuolo Attacking

Sassuolo — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
A. Laurienté1081811 min00 /9010.1 /90232.6 /9070.8 /90161.8 /90151.7 /90
Kieron Bowie1054540 min10.2 /9000 /90132.2 /9061 /90111.8 /9010.2 /90
D. Berardi866530 min20.3 /9000 /90101.7 /9091.5 /90101.7 /9030.5 /90
B. Domínguez728193 min00 /9000 /9031.4 /9010.5 /9020.9 /9073.3 /90
S. Esposito566332 min20.5 /9000 /9041.1 /9030.8 /9082.2 /9020.5 /90
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Sassuolo — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sassuolo before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Laurienté n 878.9
2.16/3
0.63/1
Josh Doig n 874.6
0.64/0
0.21/0
Kieron Bowie n 848.3
1.96/2
0.94/0
D. Bakola n 876.5
0.95/1
0.32/0
N. Matić n 875.8
0.32/0
00/0
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Sassuolo — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sassuolo before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Laurienté n 878.9
00/0
0.11/0
Josh Doig n 874.6
0.21/0
00/0
Kieron Bowie n 848.3
0.21/0
00/0
D. Bakola n 876.5
00/0
0.32/0
N. Matić n 875.8
00/0
0.11/0
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Napoli

Napoli Goalkeeper

Napoli — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
A. Meret884675 min222.9 /9060.8 /9000 /90
V. Milinković-Savić581405 min143.1 /9040.9 /9000 /90
Napoli — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Napoli before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
A. Meret n 884.4
2.96/5
V. Milinković-Savić n 884.4
3.26/5

Napoli Defensive

Napoli — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Giovanni Di Lorenzo12891070 min191.6 /90100.8 /9020.2 /90484 /9070.6 /9030.3 /90
Rafa Marín1188963 min252.3 /90181.7 /9050.5 /90464.3 /90151.4 /9020.2 /90
Amir Rrahmani1186945 min181.7 /9080.8 /9080.8 /90686.5 /9090.9 /9010.1 /90
L. Spinazzola872576 min60.9 /9010.2 /9010.2 /90101.6 /9040.6 /9000 /90
M. Olivera583416 min132.8 /9051.1 /9000 /90194.1 /9081.7 /9000 /90
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Napoli — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Napoli before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Giovanni Di Lorenzo n 888.8
0.64/1
14/3
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R. Højlund n 872.6
0.95/1
1.45/3
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K. De Bruyne n 873.8
1.45/3
0.93/2
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Rafa Marín n 887.8
15/2
0.43/0
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Amir Rrahmani n 884.4
0.53/1
0.74/1
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Napoli — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Napoli before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Giovanni Di Lorenzo n 888.8
1.16/1
R. Højlund n 872.6
00/0
K. De Bruyne n 873.8
1.44/2
Rafa Marín n 887.8
2.68/6
Amir Rrahmani n 884.4
1.36/3
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Napoli Attacking

Napoli — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
R. Højlund1274887 min30.3 /9000 /90212.1 /9090.9 /9080.8 /9070.7 /90
M. Politano1163691 min30.4 /9040.5 /90111.4 /9091.2 /90162.1 /9050.7 /90
N. Lang959533 min10.2 /9010.2 /90162.7 /9081.4 /90101.7 /9071.2 /90
L. Lucca628166 min00 /9000 /9031.6 /9000 /9031.6 /9000 /90
Alisson Santos555274 min00 /9000 /9082.6 /9041.3 /9051.6 /9051.6 /90
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Napoli — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Napoli before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Giovanni Di Lorenzo n 888.8
0.63/2
0.43/0
R. Højlund n 872.6
2.57/6
0.95/1
K. De Bruyne n 873.8
1.26/2
0.63/1
Rafa Marín n 887.8
0.43/0
0.11/0
Amir Rrahmani n 884.4
0.94/2
0.31/1
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Napoli — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Napoli before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Giovanni Di Lorenzo n 888.8
00/0
0.11/0
R. Højlund n 872.6
0.21/0
00/0
K. De Bruyne n 873.8
0.52/1
0.21/0
Rafa Marín n 887.8
0.11/0
00/0
Amir Rrahmani n 884.4
0.11/0
00/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Sassuolo v Napoli — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
SassuoloLDLLL
Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 1.2 scored / 3 conceded per game
NapoliLLWDW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 2.4 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Sassuolo 0 · 0 draws · Napoli 6 · 3 goals/game
  • 2026-01-17 Napoli 1–0 Sassuolo
  • 2025-08-23 Sassuolo 0–2 Napoli
  • 2024-02-28 Sassuolo 1–6 Napoli
  • 2023-08-27 Napoli 2–0 Sassuolo
  • 2023-02-17 Sassuolo 0–2 Napoli
  • 2022-10-29 Napoli 4–0 Sassuolo
League standing · 2026/27
Sassuolo#15 pos8 pts9 pl-8 GD
Napoli#7 pos14 pts9 pl+6 GD
Goals per game
Sassuolo scored1.56
Napoli scored1.89
Sassuolo conceded2.44
Napoli conceded1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Sassuolo and Napoli?
In their last 6 meetings, Sassuolo won 0, Napoli won 6 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Sassuolo and Napoli?
Recent form — Sassuolo 0W 1D 4L; Napoli 2W 1D 2L.

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