Sassuolo – Udinese

Sassuolo host Udinese in what promises to be a tightly contested Serie A clash, with the home side perched in ninth place on seven points after two wins, a draw and a loss, edging a slender 8‑7 goal difference. Udinese sit in thirteenth, holding four points from one victory, one draw and one defeat, and a perfectly balanced 5‑5 tally. The gap of three points means Sassuolo will be keen to extend their lead over the mid‑table, while Udinese will look to close the distance and climb out of the lower half. Both teams have exchanged similar results this season, setting the stage for a battle that could shift the standings for the next round.