Sassuolo – AC Milan

Sassuolo host AC Milan in a clash that could see the Serie A table shift dramatically, with the home side sitting ninth on seven points after two wins, a draw and a loss, and a narrow 8‑7 goal difference. Milan, currently sixth with eight points from an unbeaten run of two victories and two draws, boast a superior defensive record, having conceded just four goals while scoring seven. The encounter pits Sassuolo’s modest attacking edge against Milan’s tighter defence, and a win for the visitors would lift them into the top five, whereas a victory for the hosts could propel them back into European contention. Their recent head‑to‑head meetings have been tightly contested, adding extra intrigue to a fixture that may decide which side secures a place in the next round of the race for European spots.