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NovaAI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-16 19:32 UTC
Sassuolo arrive at Stadio Brianteo seeking to maintain momentum
Sassuolo travel to the Stadio Brianteo this Friday evening for matchday 5 of Serie A, looking to build on the confidence gained from their recent victory over Juventus. Monza, meanwhile, are eager to reset after a challenging start to their domestic campaign and will be aiming to make home advantage count under the lights. The match kicks off at 20:45 CET on 18 September 2026.
Sassuolo enter this fixture in high spirits following an impressive 3-2 win against Juventus on 13 September. Their ability to find the net consistently has been a hallmark of their recent outings, though they will need to remain disciplined against a Monza side desperate to climb the table.
Monza find themselves in a difficult patch, having suffered a 3-2 defeat away to Lecce in their most recent league outing. While they successfully navigated a Coppa Italia tie against Torino early in September, the team has struggled to find defensive stability in the league, conceding goals at a rate that has left them searching for answers.
Both sides are managing significant absences as they prepare for the clash. Monza will be without the services of Ricardo Mangas, who remains sidelined through injury. Their expected XI includes Demba Thiam in goal, with a backline featuring Adam Bakoune, Samuele Birindelli, Andrea Carboni, and Lorenzo Lucchesi, while the midfield is expected to be anchored by Andrea Colpani, Michael Folorunsho, and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro.
Sassuolo face their own selection hurdles, with both Cristian Volpato and Jay Idzes ruled out. The expected starting lineup for the visitors features Arijanet Muric in goal, protected by a defensive unit of Josh Doig, Fedde Leysen, Duje Caleta-Car, and Simone Cinquegrano. The midfield engine room is expected to be managed by Nemanja Matic, Kristian Thorstvedt, and Vasilije Adzic, tasked with supplying forwards Domenico Berardi and Sebastiano Esposito.
Recent history between these two clubs suggests a competitive encounter, with Monza having enjoyed success in their previous Serie A meetings. Most notably, they secured a 1-0 victory at home in January 2024 and a 2-1 away win in May 2023, demonstrating an ability to disrupt Sassuolo's rhythm.
Tactically, the battle in the middle of the park will likely define the outcome. With Sassuolo showing a willingness to commit bodies forward, Monza's midfield trio will need to be disciplined in their positioning to prevent the visitors from finding space behind the defensive line. Conversely, Monza will look to utilize their forward pairing of Jay Robinson and Gustavo Varela to exploit any gaps left by the Sassuolo defense during transition phases.
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