Unbeaten Roma host 17th-placed Sassuolo in Serie A Matchday 11
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The gist
Unbeaten Roma, on 24 points and a club-record 28 goals, host 17th-placed Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico.
Sassuolo have one point in six rounds and Serie A's worst defence, conceding 26.
Background
Roma, managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, are unbeaten in Serie A this season with 24 points from 10 matches and a club-record 28 goals, chasing leaders Lazio. Sassuolo, coached by Alberto Aquilani — a former Roma player who began his management career in Roma's youth academy — sit 17th with 8 points, one point above the relegation zone, and have Serie A's worst defensive record with 26 goals conceded. The match is Serie A Matchday 11 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, kicking off at 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET). Roma lead the head-to-head with 13 wins to Sassuolo's 2 in 24 meetings, and the last meeting ended 2-0 to Roma.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2025Sassuolo 0-1 AS Roma in Serie A at Reggio Emilia.
- Jan 10, 2026Roma 2-0 Sassuolo in Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico, with Manu Koné and Matías Soulé scoring.
- Sep 27, 2026Sassuolo 1-3 AS Roma in Serie A Femminile Round 1, with goals from Martina Piemonte, Manuela Giugliano (2) and Giulia Guerzoni.
- Oct 14, 2026Manu Koné suffered a thigh strain against Real Madrid.
- Nov 3, 2026Roma lost 3-2 to Manchester United in the Champions League at Old Trafford after leading 2-0; Sassuolo lost 4-2 to Fiorentina in Serie A.
- Nov 7, 2026Roma vs Sassuolo, Serie A Matchday 11, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, kick-off 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET).
Key terms
- Serie A
- The top professional association football league in Italy, established in 1929 and operating with promotion and relegation to Serie B.
- relegation zone
- Moved down to a lower division after finishing among the worst teams in a league season.
- Serie A Femminile
- Top-tier women's football league in Italy, founded in 1968 and run by the Italian Football Federation.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- WhoScored's preview calls Roma clear favourites, with a big crowd expected at the Stadio Olimpico.
- Caution
- Mozzart Sport's preview says Sassuolo face an immense challenge against Roma's rampant offense at an intimidating venue.
- Analysts
- Football Italia notes Sassuolo started the season well and beat Juventus 3-2 but have been plummeting down the standings after one point in the last six rounds.
Still unverified
Pierluigi Gollini (back injury), Manu Koné and Paulo Dybala were listed as subject to late assessment before the match.