Sassuolo vs Lazio: preview
We have the predictions for the match between Sassuolo and Lazio in the ninth round of Serie A 2026/27. "Sassuolo", unbeaten in four consecutive matches but with good home performance, faces "Lazio". The Romans continue to surprise the audience, keeping pace with "Inter" – the league leader.
Key points
Sassuolo
1. "Sassuolo" faces difficulties
After a fairly successful start (seven points in four rounds) the team of Alberto Aquilani lost its way: a draw and three defeats. In almost every match "Sassuolo" was at least as good as its rivals, but they lacked something against "Monza" (1:2), "Milan" (1:1), "Frosinone" (2:4) and "Como" (0:2). The last two defeats were the most painful: a defensive failure with the new Serie A arrival and a weak second half against "Como" – a team that recently played in the Champions League with "Manchester United". The situation seems like an imminent mini‑crisis, and the only way to avoid it is to add three points at home against "Lazio".
2. Lack of confidence in defense, rotation in attack
After four goals from "Frosinone", Alberto Aquilani changed two defensive line players and the goalkeeper: Arijanet Murić, Cas Odental and Josh Dowie were relegated to the bench. But it cannot be said that with "Como" Falí Kande and Rafael Obrador fulfilled their tasks, losing to Anastasios Duivacas. The situation worsens with the injuries of Fede Liesen and Jay Idzé. Compared to the match against the "lago" there will surely be changes in the attack line: from the start they will play Arman Lorente, Sebastián Espósito and Domenico Berardi.
3. "Sassuolo" in "Mappie" does not lose the ability to score
Things are not going very well for "Sassuolo", but the "black‑greens" have their wildcards. In away matches this season, "Sassuolo" has not won any match: a draw and four defeats, and the winless streak on opponents’ ground extended until February 2026, when they beat "Udine" (2:1). Against their own fans, the players have a very different sporting aggression, which this season has affected "Milan" (1:1), "Juventus" (3:2) and "Torino" (3:2). And in the last ten home rounds in Serie A, the team has achieved a solid result: seven wins, one draw and only two defeats. And in those ten rounds, the team only once scored fewer than two goals.
Lazio
1. "Lazio" continues to progress without breaks
It is unknown how long Gennaro Gattuso's team will last, but while "Lazio" remains undefeated in the league: seven wins and a draw. The same performance is seen in "Inter", and "Roma" after drawing with "Napoli" (3:3) has already lost four points. The confidence gained at this stage helped defeat the problematic "Parma" (2:1) without major problems: at the start of the second half two goals were scored, and the opponent could only reduce the deficit at the end of added time. The head coach's task is not to let the players feel too confident, to avoid underestimating the opponents.
2. Pinamonti risks not playing in "Mappie", three players will miss the match
Gennaro Gattuso already has a starting lineup. Competition was desired in some positions, but due to injuries the coach does not have defender Adam Marusic, midfielder Nicola Rovella and forward Alberto Gydmundsson. To them the forward Andrea Pinamonti joined with a cold before the match against "Parma". He has the possibility to play in "Mappie", but no longer as a "Sassuolo" player, but in the rival team. The player has played a total of 109 matches for "Sassuolo" (26+4 for goal system+pass), so the game against this team and at their stadium is not a silent void.
3. Gennaro Gattuso prioritises teamwork
"Lazio" does not have high‑performance players who can score on their own. But each tries to do what they can. And so far it works very well: fourth place in league goals (16) after eight matches played. And these goals were distributed among 11 players – a true team effort in attack. Even "Inter", with a more impressive squad, ten players stood out in Serie A so far. Alberto Aquilani has difficulties: paying attention to all "Lazio" players.
Suggested approximate lineups 4-3-3-4-3-4-9
Murić 3
Dowie 26
Odental 15
Chaleta-Czar 20
Ignas van der Brempt 50
Bakola 18
Matich 17
Adjich 45
Lorente 94
Espósito 10
Berardi 35
Mandas 15
Floriani 37
Shutalo 2
Leite 17
Taveresh 16
Fratuzzi 21
Belakhane 7
Dele-Bashiru 11
Isaacson 14
Noslin 10
Dzakkanni
Betting on the trend
"Lazio" in five of seven games with "Sassuolo" scored two or more goals. IT2B 1.5 for 1.93.
"Lazio" lost all five league goals in the second halves. "Sassuolo" scored eight of 12 goals in Serie A after the break. Second half: IT1B 0.5 for 1.80.
Prediction
Sassuolo vs Lazio 27.10.2026 21:30
"Sassuolo" lost the points advantage after a good start. In the last four league games, Alberto Aquilani's team has a draw and three defeats. There are problems in defense, but it is also known that the "black‑greens" are not as successful away as at home. In "Mappie" this season they already lost points to "Milan" and "Juventus", so "Lazio" will not be easier.
"Lazio" moves at the pace of "Inter", winning seven of eight league games. The last match with "Parma" proved difficult for Gennaro Gattuso's team, but the victory is a victory. While the coach loads the team with emotions, he responds in reciprocity. And that is reflected in the number of goals and the number of players working on these goals. "Lazio" is the favourite in the encounter based on the current form of the teams. But a draw would also not be a terrible result for the Romans.
Prediction: 1-1
