{"id":1423107,"date":"2026-01-09T09:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1423107"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:24:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:24:29","slug":"match-preview-roma-vs-sassuolo-10-01-26-serie-a","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-roma-vs-sassuolo-10-01-26-serie-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Roma vs Sassuolo: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Roma welcome Sassuolo to the Stadio Olimpico this weekend in a clash that brings together one of Serie A<\/a>\u2019s tightest defences against a freewheeling attack. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Roma sitting five places above Sassuolo and boasting a formidable record in this fixture, the 17:00 kick-off promises a fascinating contrast in styles and a crucial three points for both sides as the season enters its second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on Roma\u2019s defensive strength, Sassuolo\u2019s attacking spirit and the season\u2019s key performers, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in Roma to win, given their clean sheet record and superior head-to-head edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Roma to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/15 @ Betfair<\/a>
(65.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRoma have won 8 of 16 H2Hs and kept 8 clean sheets this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRoma\u2019s defence has only conceded 12 in 19 games; 3 of last 4 H2Hs went under.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Roma sit in 5th, a full 13 points clear of 11th-placed Sassuolo after 19 matches. Roma\u2019s 63% win rate is underpinned by the league\u2019s third-best defence, while Sassuolo have struggled for consistency, conceding more than they score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Roma<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n+10<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sassuolo<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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