Juventus travel to the Mapei Stadium on Tuesday night seeking to strengthen their grip on fourth place in Serie A. Facing a Sassuolo side winless in four matches, the Old Lady arrive in impressive form with an unbeaten five-game streak. Despite a frustrating 1-1 draw against Lecce, Juventus remain hungry for three points as they chase Champions League qualification through Italy’s top flight.
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Sassuolo vs Juventus: Match Information Snapshot
| Match Details | Information |
| Competition | Serie A 2025-26 (Matchweek 19) |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 7:45 PM GMT |
| Venue | Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia, Italy |
| League Standings | Sassuolo 9th | Juventus 4th |
| Recent Form | Sassuolo: W-D-L-D-D | Juventus: W-W-W-W-D |
| Prediction | Sassuolo 1-2 Juventus |
Decisive Performers Under Spotlight
Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) – The Turkish sensation continues his breakout season with an impressive 10 goal contributions in 16 Serie A appearances. Yildiz’s creativity, pace, and eye for goal make him Juventus’ most dangerous attacking weapon. His ability to drift between the lines and link play poses constant problems for opposing defenses, and Sassuolo’s backline must remain vigilant.
Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo) – The Norwegian midfielder rescued a point for Sassuolo against Parma with his crucial equalizer. Thorstvedt’s box-to-box capabilities, combining defensive discipline with attacking intelligence, make him indispensable to the Neroverdi. His midfield control and goal-scoring threat provide Sassuolo’s best hope of upsetting the visitors.
Form Guide Points to Away Victory
Historical data favors the hosts dramatically—Sassuolo have won 16 of 23 all-time meetings against Juventus. However, recent form tells a contrasting story. The Bianconeri have secured three victories in their last five encounters with the Neroverdi, while Sassuolo struggle through a winless four-match run including three draws and one defeat.
Injury Concerns Shape Team Selections
Both squads face significant absences. Sassuolo miss Filippo Romagna, Edoardo Pieragnolo, Daniel Boloca, and star forward Domenico Berardi through injury. Juventus’ problems include striker Dusan Vlahovic, defenders Federico Gatti and Daniele Rugani, plus doubts over Arkadiusz Milik’s fitness. Despite these challenges, Juventus’ superior squad depth should prove decisive as they target a crucial away victory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many goal contributions does Kenan Yildiz have this Serie A season?
A: The 19-year-old Turkish midfielder has accumulated 10 goal contributions across 16 Serie A appearances, establishing himself as Juventus’ creative engine this campaign.
Q: What is Sassuolo’s all-time record against Juventus?
A: Surprisingly, Sassuolo dominate the historical head-to-head with 16 wins compared to Juventus’ 4 victories across 23 total meetings, though recent form favors the Old Lady.
