Sassuolo vs Bologna Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on March 15, 2026
On March 15, the 29th round of the Italian Championship will feature a match between Sassuolo and Bologna. We are in for an intriguing clash between two teams of similar strength.
Our Prediction for Sassuolo vs Bologna
Sassuolo has shown quite decent results upon their return to the elite of Italian football. After 28 Serie A rounds, the green-and-blacks have accumulated 38 points, putting them in 9th place in the league table. The team is currently in the golden middle—14 points away from the relegation zone and 13 points from the top four. However, Sassuolo did not impress in the Italian Cup, being eliminated in the round of 32 after a 3-0 defeat against Como.
Bologna’s season in the league is unfolding almost identically. Over 28 Serie A matches, the team has collected 39 points, which currently puts them in 8th place in the standings. Like Sassuolo, Bologna is far from the relegation zone, but also not contending for the top spots. In the national cup, the club reached the quarterfinals, where they lost to Lazio in a penalty shootout. The Italians are also showing decent results in the Europa League, where they have already qualified for the Round of 16. There, the Rossoblù face Roma, with the first leg ending in a 0-0 draw.
Sassuolo vs Bologna: Key Statistics and Trends
- In 5 of the last 6 Bologna matches, fewer than 2.5 goals were scored.
- There have been 3 red cards shown in Sassuolo’s last 5 games.
- In the last 6 matches, Sassuolo has kept a clean sheet only once.
- Bologna has won each of their last 4 matches.
Sassuolo vs Bologna: Possible Starting Lineups
Sassuolo: Muric – Garcia, Muharemovic, Idzes, Koulibaly – Thorstvedt, Lipani, Kone – Lorienté, Pinamonti, Berardi
Bologna: Skorupski – Mario, Lucumí, Vitik, Džortea – Moro, Freuler, Pobega – Row, Castro, Bernardeschi
Sassuolo vs Bologna: Head-to-Head
Since 2023, the clubs have faced each other 4 times. Three matches ended in a draw, and Bologna celebrated victory in one match.
Free Prediction for Sassuolo vs Bologna
Bologna has a very solid defense, and their recent matches have not been rich in goals. I will bet on total under 2.5 goals (odds – 1.8).