Sassuolo vs Genoa

Excitement is building in Reggio Emilia as Sassuolo get ready to face Genoa at the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore on Monday, 3 November 2025, with kickoff set for 18:30 CET. The match opens a crucial week in Serie A, where both sides are chasing consistency. Sassuolo, sitting mid-table, are hoping to capitalize on home advantage, while Genoa, struggling near the bottom, need points to escape early relegation pressure. With the atmosphere expected to be tense, both teams arrive aware that a single mistake could shape their campaign.

Sassuolo’s squad news has drawn attention ahead of the game. The Neroverdi are missing several key players, including Daniel Boloca and Filippo Romagna, who are recovering from muscle issues, while Edoardo Pieragnolo remains a long-term absentee with a ligament injury. Fabio Grosso may risk starting Domenico Berardi, who is returning from minor fitness concerns but remains crucial to their attacking rhythm. Genoa, on the other hand, come into the contest with a nearly full squad, giving interim coach Roberto Murgita more flexibility in his selection. Players like Albert Gudmundsson and Mateo Retegui are expected to start, supported by a bench that includes Vasquez, Malinovskyi, and Spence.

Tactically, Sassuolo are expected to stick with Grosso’s structured 4-3-3 formation. His plan centers on building through midfield with Maxime Lopez orchestrating play and wingers like Laurienté pushing high to stretch the Genoa defence. The focus will be on quick ball recovery and vertical transitions, exploiting Genoa’s tendency to leave gaps when pressing. Genoa’s interim staff, Murgita and Criscito, have leaned toward a pragmatic 4-2-3-1 setup, tightening defensive lines and relying on swift counter-attacks through Gudmundsson’s movement. Their approach will be compact, prioritizing low blocks and rapid shifts in tempo once possession is regained.

Italian sports media have treated this clash as a turning point for both teams. Sassuolo are praised for their home performances but criticized for lapses in concentration late in matches. Genoa, still adjusting to life under temporary leadership, are portrayed as unpredictable—capable of sudden bursts of quality yet haunted by defensive uncertainty. Newspapers across Italy suggest Sassuolo’s creative edge could be decisive but warn that Genoa’s fighting spirit often thrives when least expected. Headlines describe the match as a “quiet storm” between a team chasing rhythm and another desperate to rediscover belief.

In pre-match studio discussions, analysts have dissected the key tactical battles expected to shape the outcome. Pundits believe Berardi’s duel with Vasquez on the right flank could define Sassuolo’s attacking success, while Retegui’s aerial presence will test Sassuolo’s central defence. Several former players have predicted a cagey encounter, with Sassuolo’s possession dominance countered by Genoa’s physical resilience. The general consensus is that Sassuolo hold the advantage at home, but Genoa’s renewed energy under Murgita could make this one far less predictable than the table suggests.

Watch and Download Sassuolo vs Genoa full match replay and highlights, At Monday, November 03, 2025. The match played at MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore, in Serie A, Italy.