Match Preview: Inter vs Sassuolo

The Serie A Matchday 4 fixture between Inter and Sassuolo is scheduled for September 21 at the San Siro stadium in Milan. This comprehensive preview offers a detailed forecast, betting odds, and key statistics for the encounter.

Inter’s Current Form and Performance

Cristian Chivu’s squad recently suffered a 3-4 away defeat to Juventus in the previous round. Inter had led during the match but conceded two goals after the 80th minute, marking their second consecutive loss in Serie A. Despite these setbacks, the team has managed to score at least three goals in two matches this season. Milan currently leads the league in goals scored with 9, though their three points place them 11th in the standings.

Inter’s Home Performance Statistics

• The club has won 8 of its last 11 home matches in Serie A.
• At least three goals were scored in 6 of the team’s last 8 home league games.
• Inter has conceded in 6 of their last 8 home Serie A fixtures.

Inter’s Probable Starting Lineup (3-5-2)*

Yan Sommer – Manuel Akanji, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni – Denzel Dumfries, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Carlos Augusto – Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.

Sassuolo’s Performance Overview

In their last match, Fabio Grosso’s side defeated Lazio 1-0 at home. This victory marked Sassuolo’s first win of the current Serie A season, ending a 5-match winless streak in the Italian top flight (1 draw, 4 losses). Additionally, it was only the second clean sheet for the team in their last 13 Serie A encounters. Sassuolo has accumulated three points and sits 14th in the league table.

Sassuolo’s Away Performance Statistics

• The club has lost 10 of its last 12 away matches in Serie A.
• Both teams scored in five of the team’s previous away league games.
• Sassuolo conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 away Serie A matches.

Sassuolo’s Probable Starting Lineup (4-3-3)*

Arijanet Muric – Josh Doig, Tarik Muharemovic, Jay Idzes, Sebastian Walukiewicz – Nemanja Matic, Ismael Kone, Aster Vranckx – Armand Lauriente, Andrea Pinamonti, Domenico Berardi.

Match Referee Details

Livio Marinelli (Italy) Profile

Matches officiated – 17 (Serie A, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 49;

Average yellow cards per match – 2.9;

Red cards shown – 3;

Average fouls per match – 23;

Penalties awarded – 24%.

Inter vs Sassuolo Match Prediction

Cristian Chivu’s team started the current championship season with a confident 5-0 victory over Torino but subsequently lost two consecutive matches, conceding a total of six goals. Furthermore, Inter’s home defense has not been particularly reliable lately: in their last eight home Serie A fixtures, the Milanese side managed only two clean sheets.

In the current championship, Sassuolo has already scored two goals in an away game against Cremonese, and previously, the club has been effective in attack: in their last five away encounters in the Italian top flight, the team found the net. Moreover, Sassuolo has scored in their last five head-to-head matches against Inter at the San Siro in Serie A, netting ten goals during this period.

Final Betting Tip

I anticipate at least one goal from the visiting team. Therefore, my prediction is: “Sassuolo Individual Total Over 0.5” with odds of 1.83

Prediction Author

Dmitry Shchurko

Disclaimer on Lineups

* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.