Seven Points Give Juventus the Edge as Sassuolo Seek a Home Lift

The table gap gives Juventus an early advantage

Sassuolo host Juventus in Serie A Round 4 on Sunday, September 13, with kickoff scheduled for 18:45 UTC in Reggio Emilia. J. L. Sacchi will referee. Juventus sit sixth with seven points from three matches, while Sassuolo are 10th on four points. The visitors are therefore three points ahead, although both remain within reach of leaders AS Roma, who have nine points.

That position may shape the opening approach. Juventus can protect a positive start to the season, while Sassuolo have the opportunity to close the gap and move closer to the leading group. A home victory would also lift Sassuolo above their current four-point platform, whereas Juventus can strengthen their early challenge with another result.

Form points towards Juventus momentum

Juventus bring the stronger recent sequence: win, win, draw, listed from most recent to oldest. They are unbeaten after three league games, with two victories and one draw. Sassuolo’s sequence is loss, win, draw, so their results have been less consistent and include a recent defeat.

The home and away figures add another layer. Sassuolo have won their only home fixture, scoring twice and conceding once, but they have not kept a clean sheet there. Juventus have won their only away match 1-0, according to their away totals, and have conceded no away goals. That defensive record could encourage Juventus to stay compact when Sassuolo have possession.

Contrasting structures in midfield and attack

Sassuolo have used a 4-3-3 in all three matches. That consistent shape could give them a clear route to stretch Juventus across the pitch, particularly at home. Juventus have used 4-2-3-1 twice and 4-4-2 once, suggesting more than one structural option. Their choice can affect how many players support the forward line and how they respond to Sassuolo’s three-man midfield.

The supplied scorer figures identify one important threat for each side. Vasilije Adžić has one goal and one assist in three appearances for Sassuolo, while T. Koopmeiners has matched that output for Juventus. Their contributions give both teams players capable of influencing the decisive attacking moments, even though neither side’s leading listed contributor has a large goal total yet.

Absences could narrow the available options

Sassuolo have six players listed as missing: D. Boloca, F. Cande, I. Kone, Y. Paz, E. Pieragnolo and C. Volpato. D. Bakola and S. Walukiewicz are questionable, both with muscle injuries. The size of that unavailable group could reduce flexibility around the established 4-3-3, while further doubts may affect the matchday choices.

Juventus are without J. Boga, J. Cabal, J. Ekhator, M. Locatelli, A. Milik, K. Thuram and K. Yildiz. A. Cambiaso and W. McKennie are questionable. With several options unavailable, Juventus may rely on the structure that has already produced two wins and a draw, while their away clean sheet offers a platform for a measured performance.

Prediction

Sassuolo 1-1 Juventus. Sassuolo’s home scoring record and Adžić’s contribution should create danger, but Juventus’ unbeaten form and away clean sheet point to a disciplined side capable of earning a draw.