Roma vs Sassuolo prediction

Match preview
GOSSIPBALL's parrot has been crunching the numbersGossipBall makes Roma clear favourites to beat Sassuolo at home in the Serie A on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 19:45 UTC. It gives Roma a 66% chance of winning, puts the draw at 20% and gives Sassuolo 14%.
GossipBall expects 2.2 goals from Roma and 0.9 from Sassuolo, so goals look likely: there is a 59% chance of three or more goals and a 53% chance that both teams score. The likeliest single score is 2–0 (11%). Roma keep a clean sheet in 41% of outcomes, Sassuolo in 12%.
Roma are 3rd in the table with 21 points from 9 games; Sassuolo are 15th with 8. In their last five league games Roma took 9 points (DDWDW) and Sassuolo took 1 (LDLLL). This season Roma average 2.20 expected goals (xG) for and 1.32 against per game; Sassuolo average 1.44 for and 1.72 against.
In 8 league meetings since 2021, Roma won 5, Sassuolo won 1 and 2 were drawn; the most recent, on 10 Jan 2026, finished Roma 2–0 Sassuolo, a win for Roma.
GOSSIPBALL analysis · based on five seasons of results and expected goals · updated 29 October 2026, 20:50 UTC
Scoreline chances
How to readGoals
ExplainedGOSSIPBALL expects 3.1 goals in total: 2.15 for Roma and 0.90 for Sassuolo.
Winning margin
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Head to head
In 8 league meetings since 2021, Roma won 5, Sassuolo won 1 and 2 were drawn; the most recent, on 10 Jan 2026, finished Roma 2–0 Sassuolo, a win for Roma.
Season averages per game
Questions and answers
Who will win Roma vs Sassuolo?
GossipBall gives Roma a 66% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Sassuolo 14%. GossipBall makes Roma clear favourites to beat Sassuolo at home.
What is the most likely score in Roma vs Sassuolo?
The likeliest single score is 2–0, with a 11% chance. The next most likely are 1–0 (10%), 2–1 (10%), 1–1 (9%).
Will both teams score in Roma vs Sassuolo?
GossipBall gives a 53% chance that both Roma and Sassuolo score.
Will there be three or more goals in Roma vs Sassuolo?
There is a 59% chance of three or more goals. GossipBall expects 3.1 goals in total (2.2 for Roma, 0.9 for Sassuolo).
When is Roma vs Sassuolo?
Kick-off is Saturday 7 November 2026 at 19:45 UTC.
What is the head-to-head record between Roma and Sassuolo?
In 8 league meetings since 2021, Roma won 5, Sassuolo won 1 and 2 were drawn; the most recent, on 10 Jan 2026, finished Roma 2–0 Sassuolo, a win for Roma.