Looking at these two teams, we feel that Juventus should see a lot of the ball and convert quite a few goal-scoring opportunities. At the other end, Sassuolo may well struggle to score but we do think it’s quite likely that they will be converting at least once. We’re tipping a fairly comfortable 3-1 margin for Juventus at the end of the match.
It has been a summer of change for Juventus after a disappointing campaign with zero trophies at the start of Massimiliano Allegri's second spell at the club. Paulo Dybala, Mathijs de Ligt, Giorgio Chiellini and Federico Bernardeschi have left the club, while Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria were signed as free agents to add much needing creativity and attacking threat for the Bianconeri. Juventus are expected to challenge both Milan clubs for the Scudetto in the upcoming season, especially if Federico Chiesa makes a full recovery from his ACL injury, but there's a lot of uncertainty regarding the new defensive partnership between Bremer and Leonardo Bonucci, as well as concerns for Paul Pogba's injury situation, which currently makes their midfield rather weak and with little depth. On the other hand, Sassuolo sold Gianluca Scamacca to West Ham and will likely sell Giacomo Raspadori too, but can still rely on Domenico Berardi, who will renew his contract until 2027 and enjoyed his most productive Serie A campaign with 15 goals and 14 assists last season. Juventus will want to start their campaign well after a largely disappointing pre-season and are slight favourites to win this match. 2:1
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 27 of Sassuolo's last 32 games (Serie A). Juventus have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 11 matches against Sassuolo in all competitions. Juventus have won 9 of their last 11 home matches against Sassuolo in all competitions. Juventus have scored at least 2 goals in 12 of their last 13 matches against Sassuolo in all competitions. Juventus are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 home matches (Serie A). Juventus have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Serie A).
Bremer and Filip Kostic will start for Juventus on Monday night as the Bianconeri are set to use a 3-5-2 system with Danilo as a third centre-back. Nicolò Fagioli is also expected to start in midfield due to the injuries of Paul Pogba and Weston McKennie. Maxime Lopez's suspension frees up a spot for Kristian Thorstvedt in midfield, while Emil Ceide will replace the injured Hamed Traorè up front.