Serie A 2025-2026: Milan vs Sassuolo Prediction

Milan

Home Team
77%
VS

Sassuolo

Away Team
11%
Draw: 13%
Over 2.5: 51%
Under 2.5: 49%
Goal: 52%
No Goal: 48%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Milan 14 9 4 1 22 11 11 31
2 Napoli 14 10 1 3 22 12 10 31
3 Inter 14 10 0 4 32 13 19 30
4 Roma 14 9 0 5 15 8 7 27
5 Bologna 14 7 4 3 23 12 11 25
6 Como 14 6 6 2 19 11 8 24
7 Juventus 14 6 5 3 18 14 4 23
8 Sassuolo 14 6 2 6 19 17 2 20
9 Cremonese 14 5 5 4 18 17 1 20
10 Lazio 14 5 4 5 16 11 5 19
11 Udinese 14 5 3 6 15 22 -7 18
12 Atalanta 14 3 7 4 17 17 0 16
13 Cagliari 14 3 5 6 14 19 -5 14
14 Genoa 14 3 5 6 15 21 -6 14
15 Parma 14 3 5 6 10 17 -7 14
16 Torino 14 3 5 6 14 26 -12 14
17 Lecce 14 3 4 7 10 19 -9 13
18 Pisa 14 1 7 6 10 19 -9 10
19 Verona 14 1 6 7 11 21 -10 9
20 Fiorentina 14 0 6 8 11 24 -13 6

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Milan

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.04
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.46
# Clean Sheets: 3

Sassuolo

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.31
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.95
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

Milan is predicted to secure a victory against Sassuolo with a commanding 77.0% probability of winning. The likelihood of the match featuring over 2.5 goals stands at 51.0%, suggesting an attacking display from both teams. Milan currently sits at the pinnacle of the Serie A standings, sharing the top spot with Napoli, while Sassuolo finds itself in the 8th position.

Match Analysis

Milan has been in exceptional form, winning their last three matches, including impressive victories against Inter and Lazio. Their recent away triumph over Torino showcased their resilience, scoring three goals while conceding two. Milan's solid defense is evident in their three clean sheets over the last five games, paired with an average of 1.6 goals scored per match. Their expected goals (xG) metric of 2.036 further emphasizes their attacking prowess. On the other hand, Sassuolo's recent performances have been mixed. They secured a home victory against Fiorentina but suffered a defeat to Como and drew with Pisa. Sassuolo's offensive capabilities are reflected in their average of 1.2 goals per game, though defensively they have been more consistent, conceding only 0.6 goals on average in their last five outings. Their expected goals against (xGA) of 0.954 highlights a robust defensive setup.

Final Prediction

Milan's recent form and attacking metrics give them a decisive edge over Sassuolo. Their ability to maintain clean sheets and score consistently positions them as favorites. A key factor to watch will be Milan's ability to break down Sassuolo's defense, which has shown resilience in recent matches. Football fans can anticipate an engaging encounter with potential for numerous goals.