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Sassuolo
4-3-3
● Confirmed
45
Lauriente
9
↓72′
Bowie
7
⚽↓60′
Volpato
50
Bakola
18
↓90′
Matic
17
↓60′
Adzic
3
↓60′
Doig
16
Leysen
21
Idzes
46
Cinquegrano
49
Muric
Bench (20)
Benjamin Dominguez ↑60′ · Rafael Obrador ↑60′ · Kristian Thorstvedt ↑60′ · Domenico Berardi ↑72′⚽ · Domenico Berardi ↑72′⚽ · Luca Lipani ↑90′ · Filippo Missori · Andrea Ghion · Giacomo Satalino · Stefano Turati · Gabriel Kulla · Cas Odenthal · Edoardo Iannoni · Nicholas Pierini · Sebastian Walukiewicz · Edoardo Pieragnolo · Fali Cande · Daniel Boloca · Ismael Kone · Yeferson Paz
Coach · Alberto Aquilani
Match Preview
Sassuolo vs Torino Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-27 19:55 UTC
Sassuolo and Torino look for first points at Stadio Mapei
Both Sassuolo and Torino head into this weekend's clash looking to bounce back from opening-day setbacks in Serie A. The two sides will meet at the Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore on Saturday, 29 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 CET.
Seeking a response after opening defeats
Sassuolo arrive at this match following a narrow 2-1 loss to Atalanta in their season opener on 23 August. While the result was disappointing, the team showed they can find the net, and they will be eager to use the home advantage to secure their first league points of the campaign.
Torino also suffered a tight defeat in their opening fixture, falling 1-2 to AC Milan on the same day. Despite the loss, their ability to compete with top-tier opposition suggests they will be a difficult test for the hosts in this second matchday encounter.
Expected tactical setups
Sassuolo are expected to line up with Arijanet Muric in goal, supported by a defensive unit featuring Josh Doig, Fedde Leysen, Cas Odenthal, and Simone Cinquegrano. The midfield will likely be anchored by the experienced Nemanja Matic, alongside Vasilije Adzic, Darryl Bakola, Cristian Volpato, and Armand Lauriente, with Kieron Bowie leading the line.
Torino are expected to field Diego Mascardi in goal behind a backline of Eray Coemert, Saul Coco, and Pietro Comuzzo. The midfield engine room is expected to feature Niccolo Fortini, Gvidas Gineitis, Kian Fitz-Jim, Alessio Cacciamani, Nikola Vlasic, and Cesare Casadei, tasked with supporting Giovanni Simeone in the attack.
Recent history between the sides
Head-to-head meetings between these two clubs have been consistently competitive in recent years. Torino have held the upper hand in the most recent encounters, including a 2-1 victory back on 8 May 2026 and a narrow 1-0 win at the Stadio Mapei in December 2025.
Sassuolo will be looking to break that recent trend and turn the tide on their own turf. With both teams eager to move past their opening-day results, the tactical battle in the middle of the park will be crucial to deciding the outcome of this tie.
Momentum and preparation
Before the league campaign began, both teams had varied preparations in the Coppa Italia. Sassuolo claimed a confident 3-0 victory over Cesena in mid-August, while Torino managed a hard-fought 1-0 win against Carrarese.
These cup results provided both managers with opportunities to test their squads ahead of the Serie A grind. Carrying that momentum into this match is a priority for both sides as they aim to establish a positive rhythm in the early stages of the season.
