Juventus will aim to get their Serie A campaign back on track when they visit Reggio Emilia to face Sassuolo on Tuesday, following a frustrating home draw that slowed their recent momentum.
The Bianconeri were held at the weekend despite dominating large spells, with missed chances once again proving costly. As Softfootball reported, Luciano Spalletti’s men showed attacking intent but lacked cutting edge, a concern that has cropped up despite an overall upturn in results.
That draw came shortly after an encouraging run which included a confidence-boosting 3–1 victory over Udinese in Brambilla’s first game in charge, yet consistency remains elusive.
Sassuolo, meanwhile, have reason to be confident on home soil. The Neroverdi have won the last two meetings with Juventus in Reggio Emilia and, since returning to Serie A, have proven capable of troubling elite sides.
Although recent draws have stalled their momentum, Fabio Grosso’s team remain well-organised and competitive, especially against top opponents.
Juventus will be wary of how quickly pressure can build, having already suffered setbacks this season, including a defeat to Napoli in which a Højlund brace sent the title rivals back to the top of the table. The visitors also added to the pre-match build-up by posting
Our skin for #SassuoloJuve
on their X handle, signalling focus ahead of the trip.
Team News
Juventus are still without Dusan Vlahovic, while centre-backs Daniele Rugani and Federico Gatti remain sidelined. Jonathan David could drop to the bench after his missed penalty, with Lois Openda pushing to start. Sassuolo will miss Domenico Berardi and several injured regulars, while Woyo Coulibaly is away at AFCON.
Possible Lineups
Sassuolo: Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Cande; Thorstvedt, Matic, Kone; Fadera, Pinamonti, Lauriente
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Openda
Softfootball Prediction
Sassuolo 1–1 Juventus. Given Sassuolo’s resilience at home and Juventus’ lingering flaws, a hard-fought draw looks likely.
