On Thursday, August 29, Cremonese will welcome Sassuolo to their home ground in the second round of the Serie A season. Both teams recently returned from Serie B and are aiming to establish themselves in the top flight. Here’s a closer look at their form, key players, and what to expect from this matchup.
Match Preview
Cremonese impressed last season in Serie B with their disciplined, well-organized play. Their pragmatic style — focused on solid defending and opportunistic attacking — paid off, earning them direct promotion to Serie A.
They’ve started the new season on a high, pulling off a stunning 2-1 win away against Milan in the opening round. Although Milan controlled much of the game, Cremonese’s compact shape and clinical counterattacks proved decisive. With survival the primary goal this season, expect the “Tigers” to stick to their cautious, defense-first game plan, especially in tough fixtures like this one.
Sassuolo also earned promotion after a solid season in Serie B, where they rebuilt their squad and found consistency. Unlike Cremonese, Sassuolo typically favor an attacking, high-tempo style of play, often relying on fast wing play and technical combinations in the final third.
While their offensive game remains a strength, defensive vulnerabilities — exposed even during their time in the second tier — remain a concern. As they settle back into Serie A, striking the right balance between attack and defense will be crucial to avoiding another relegation scrap.
Cremonese vs Sassuolo Lineups (Probable)
Cremonese: Audero; Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti, Zerbin; Collocolo, Grassi, Vandeputte; Pezzella, Okereke, Bonazzoli
Sassuolo: Turati; Walukiewicz, Romagna, Muharemovic, Doig; Gion, Lipani, Boloca; Berardi, Laurienté, Pinamonti
Cremonese vs Sassuolo Head-to-Head (Key Match Stats)
-
Last 5 meetings: 2 wins for Cremonese, 2 draws, 1 win for Sassuolo
-
Cremonese are unbeaten in 5 of their last 6 matches (3W, 2D, 1L)
-
Sassuolo have lost 3 of their last 5 competitive games
-
Both teams have scored in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head matchups
Cremonese vs Sassuolo Prediction and Betting Tip
With both teams eager to build early momentum in Serie A, this should be a lively encounter. Cremonese‘s defensive discipline will be tested by Sassuolo’s attacking flair, while the hosts have proven they can be clinical on the break.
Considering both sides’ styles and recent form, this matchup has the potential for multiple goals.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.89
