Sassuolo vs Torino Prediction - Serie A

Match context

The match between Sassuolo and Torino at 9:00 PM on December 21, 2025, at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore, is predicted to be a closely contested encounter between two teams currently sitting in the middle of the Serie A table. Both teams are aiming for a victory to improve their position and build momentum for the next phase of the season.

Current standings

Before this match, Sassuolo were temporarily ranked 9th with 21 points after 15 games. Meanwhile, Torino were in 13th place with 17 points. The 4-point gap isn't huge, but a favorable result would help the away team significantly narrow the gap and potentially overtake their opponent in the future.

Analysis of recent form

Sassuolo are in relatively stable form, having won 2, drawn 2, and lost only 1 of their last 5 matches. Since the start of the season, the home team has scored 21 goals (an average of 1.4 goals per game) but has also conceded 19 (an average of 1.3 goals per game), showing an imbalance between attack and defense.

As for Torino, the visiting team is going through a difficult period with only 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 5 rounds. Torino's attack is a major concern with only 15 goals scored (an average of 1.0 goal per game), while their defense is proving unreliable with 26 goals conceded (an average of 1.7 goals per game).

History of confrontations

Head-to-head statistics show an almost perfect balance. In the last 5 encounters, each team has won once, and there have been 3 draws. This indicates that matches between Sassuolo and Torino are usually very close and unpredictable.

Force information

Sassuolo

The home team is facing a serious squad crisis with a number of players unavailable:

• Definitely absent:D. Berardi (muscle injury), W. Coulibaly (international duty), Y. Paz (hip injury), E. Pieragnolo (knee injury), L. Skjellerup (muscle injury), K. Thorstvedt (suspended).
• Availability is uncertain:D. Boloca (knee injury), F. Romagna (calf injury), S. Turati (wrist injury).

Torino

The visiting team also suffered significant losses:

• Definitely absent:S. Coco (international duty), A. Masina (international duty), Z. Savva (knee injury), P. Schuurs (knee injury).
• Availability is uncertain:S. Sazonov (knee injury).

Analysis and predictions

Despite suffering significant personnel losses, particularly the absence of star player D. Berardi, Sassuolo still has the advantage of playing at home in the MAPEI Stadium. Conversely, Torino is struggling with form, especially with a weak attacking performance. Given the balanced head-to-head history and the current circumstances, a draw is a very likely scenario. However, home advantage could help Sassuolo secure at least one point.

Team lineup updated at 20:23 on December 21, 2025.

Official lineup

Sassuolo

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachFabio Grosso

Starting lineup:

• 49. Arijanet Murić (G)
• 6. Sebastian Walukiewicz (D)
• 21. Jay Idzes (D)
• 80. Tarik Muharemović (D)
• 3. Josh Doig (D)
• 40. Aster Vranckx (M)
• 18. Nemanja Matić (M)
• 90. Ismael Koné (M)
• 7. Cristian Volpato (F)
• 9. Walid Cheddra (F)
• 45. Armand Laurienté (F)

Substitutes:

• 13. Stefano Turati
• 12. Giacomo Satalino
• 16. Gioele Zacchi
• 5. Fali Candé
• 26. Cas Odenthal
• 35. Luca Lipani
• 44. Edoardo Iannoni
• 20. Alieu Fadera
• 24. Luca Moro
• 77. Nicholas Pierini

Torino

Diagram: 3-4-1-2

CoachMarco Baroni

Starting lineup:

• 1. Alberto Paleari (G)
• 61. Adrien Tameze (D)
• 13. Guillermo Maripán (D)
• 44. Ardian Ismajli (D)
• 16. Marcus Pedersen (M)
• 66. Gvidas Gineitis (M)
• 32. Kristjan Asllani (M)
• 20. Valentino Lazaro (M)
• 10. Nikola Vlašić (F)
• 91. Duván Zapata (F)
• 19. Che Adams (F)

Substitutes:

• 81. Franco Israel
• 71. Mihai Popa
• 15. Saba Sazonov
• 21. Ali Dembélé
• 25. Niels Nkounkou
• 34. Cristiano Biraghi
• 22. Cesare Casadei
• 6. Emirhan İlkhan
• 14. Faustino Anjorin
• 8. Ivan Ilić
• 92. Alieu Njie
• 7. Zakaria Aboukhlal
• 26. Cyril Ngonge
• 18. Giovanni Simeone

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