Monza return to a familiar Serie A opponent with history on their side, having never lost to Sassuolo in the four top-flight meetings between the clubs. The Brianzoli have won three of those matches and drawn the other, with Andrea Colpani deciding the latest encounter on 28 January 2024.
A meeting with recent Monza memories
That 1-0 victory in January 2024 remains Monza’s most recent Serie A result against Sassuolo, and it extended a notably positive record in this fixture. No other opponent has been faced more often by Monza in the division without Sassuolo managing a win.
- Serie A meetings: 4
- Monza wins: 3
- Draws: 1
- Sassuolo wins: 0
Expected teams
Sassuolo coach Ivan Juric is expected to set his side up in a 4-3-3, with Muric in goal. Cinquegrano, Caleta-Car, Leysen and Doig should make up the defence, behind a midfield of Adzic, Matic and Thorstvedt. Berardi, Esposito and Laurientè are listed for the front line.
Monza, led by Alberto Aquilani, are expected to begin with a 3-4-2-1. Tornqvist is named in goal, while Kouadio, Lucchesi and Carboni form the projected back three. Birindelli, Akinsanmiro, Folorunsho and Mangas are set to operate across midfield, with Colpani and Zeballos supporting Varela.
Match officials and coverage
- Daniele Perenzoni of the Rovereto section will referee the match.
- Vito Mastrodonato and Marco Colaianni have been appointed as assistant referees.
- Luca Pairetto will serve as fourth official.
- Gianluca Aureliano will oversee VAR, assisted by Niccolò Baroni.
The match will be available live to subscribers through DAZN, NOW and Sky Sport.
