Udinese – Sassuolo

Udinese host Sassuolo in what promises to be a tightly contested Serie A clash, with the home side sitting 13th on four points after a win, a draw and a loss, their goal tally perfectly balanced at five for and five against. Sassuolo sit three places higher in ninth place, having amassed seven points from two victories, a draw and a defeat, and enjoy a modest edge in goal difference, 8‑7. The gap in points means Udinese will need to turn their modest attacking return into a win to climb out of the lower mid‑table, while Sassuolo will be looking to maintain the momentum that has kept them within striking distance of the European places. Both teams have already met earlier in the season, and that recent encounter will likely shape the tactical approach as each side seeks to improve on their respective records.