Sassuolo vs Cesena prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 17, 2026
Coppa Italia
In the Round of 32 of the Coppa Italia on August 17, 2026, Sassuolo will take on Cesena. The visitors will try to challenge the clear favorite in this pairing.
Sassuolo vs Cesena: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Mapei - Città del Tricolore" spent the season before last in Serie B. However, they won it, and then showed they have no intention of going back. With 49 points, the players finished mid-table, placing eleventh. Now they have a new head coach—Aquilani, who managed Catanzaro last season. Muharemovic was also sold to Leeds.
The team from Emilia-Romagna, after another reboot, returned to Serie B in 2024. They have performed decently, though without setting the world alight. Last season, they actually slipped a bit, dropping from seventh to eleventh place. The bet on Coulibaly made in the spring did not pay off—now the team will be managed by another well-known former player, Diamanti.
The newcomer to Calcio in 2025/2026 showed respectable, though not particularly impressive, statistics: 1.21 goals scored per game and 1.32 conceded. The average second-division side scored slightly less, 1.18 goals, and conceded more, 1.47.
Previous Matches: Sassuolo vs Cesena
There have been nine encounters in total, with Sassuolo winning six of them. However, their only defeat came in the cup!
In friendly matches, the visitors have looked better. But now it will be an official, albeit cup, game—and here the home team is expected to win (odds – 1.6).
Sassuolo vs Cesena: Key Statistics and Trends
- Sassuolo have lost six of their last nine matches
- Cesena have won four of their last five matches
Sassuolo vs Cesena: Probable Starting Lineups
Sassuolo are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Turati - Garcia, Idzes, Macchioni, Koulibaly - Ismael Kone, Lipani, Thorstvedt - Laurienté, Pinamonti, Berardi
Cesena are set to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Siano - Corazza, Mangraviti, Zaro, Ciofi - Bastoni, Bisoli - Olivieri, Berti, Shpendi - Cerri
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