Venezia – Sassuolo

Venezia head into the clash at home still languishing at the bottom of the table, seventh from last with four defeats from four games and a meagre 0‑4 goal tally. Across the 45th minute line, Sassuolo sit comfortably in mid‑table at ninth place, having gathered seven points from two wins, a draw and a single loss, and boasting a positive 8‑7 goal difference. The stark contrast in form and firepower sets up a classic underdog story, especially given the two‑team head‑to‑head record that has favoured the Emilia‑Romagna side in recent meetings. For the Venetians, a point would be a lifeline, while Sassuolo will look to consolidate their push for a European spot by turning their modest advantage into three points on the road.