Juventus – Sassuolo

Juventus head into the clash at the Allianz Stadium as the league’s seventh‑placed side on 10 points, having secured three wins, a draw and a single loss while boasting an 8‑4 goal difference. Their opponents, Sassuolo, sit in tenth with seven points from two victories, one draw and two defeats, their goal balance level at 9‑9. The encounter pits Juventus’s modest defensive record against Sassuolo’s more porous backline, and a win would see the Bianconeri edge closer to the top‑four cut‑off, whereas a point would keep the Modenese within striking distance of the European‑qualification spots. Their recent head‑to‑head meetings have been tightly contested, adding an extra layer of intrigue to a game that could reshape the middle of the table.