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Torino vs Sassuolo prediction: injuries, form and value bets
Friday night in Turin brings a tricky puzzle, and our Torino vs Sassuolo prediction leans on a mix of form, squad news, and market reality. The Round 36 meeting kicks off on 2026-05-08 at 19:45 GMT at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, with betting odds listing Torino at 2.8, the draw at 3.25, and Sassuolo at 2.8.
Context, momentum and what each team is chasing
Torino are hovering around the mid-table zone (roughly 12th/13th), and results have been uneven. They were beaten 2-0 by Udinese on May 2, yet just a week earlier they pulled off a spirited 2-2 draw away to Inter on 2026-04-26—an outcome that looked very unlikely given pre-match odds around 8.5 for Torino.
Sassuolo, meanwhile, have been one of the season’s good stories. Back in Serie A after winning Serie B in 2024-25, their “just stay up” plan has turned into a top-half push (around 10th/11th). They arrive full of confidence after a 2-0 win over AC Milan on 2026-05-03 (priced at 5.0), a result that says plenty about their organisation and timing.
Tactical notes and team news that shape the game
Torino coach Roberto D’Aversa is dealing with a serious shortage of options, and it impacts how Torino can attack. With two classic forwards missing, the usual plan of physical hold-up play and crossing becomes harder to execute.
- Confirmed absences: Che Adams (hamstring), Duván Zapata (adductor), Ardian Ismajli (femoral bicep issue).
- Extra doubts: Zakaria Aboukhlal and Tino Anjorin have knocks; Marcus Pedersen is also a major doubt.
Sassuolo are more stable and flexible. Fabio Grosso has alternated between a 4-3-3 and a back-five, and against Milan his team looked sharp in quick transitions. Domenico Berardi returned from suspension and scored immediately, reminding everyone he can decide games with one clean strike.
Head to head, game script and match tempo
The recent head to head memory leans Torino: they won 2-1 on 2023-11-06. But this time the game script may be slower. Torino’s injury list points to fewer runners in the final third, while Sassuolo’s away approach often starts with control and then bursts forward when space opens.
Our AI picks: Torino vs Sassuolo prediction and odds
Now for the numbers-driven angle. Our Torino vs Sassuolo prediction highlights a low-scoring pattern, even if both sides have shown they can surprise bigger teams.
- Top bet: Under 3.5 total goals (odds 1.36), confidence 2.8/10.
- 1X2 pick: Draw (X) at odds 3.25, trust 2.0/10.
- Expected score: 0:0 (HT 0:0).
Why under 3.5 makes sense with the stats
Projected possession is close (48% vs 52%), shots are similar (11 vs 10), and on-target efforts are low (2 vs 3). Corners are also modest (2 vs 3), pointing toward fewer sustained attacks. Even discipline looks controlled (1 vs 2 yellows). With Torino valued at €134.90m and Sassuolo at €184.10m, the visitors may have a bit more depth—but the model still sees a match where chances are rationed, not served in large portions.
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Meaningless match!
Best Tip
The best betting football prediction for Torino vs SassuoloU3.5 -278
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2781x2 Tip
X 225
The match is expected to end in a drawTotal Goals
Under 3.5 -278
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchBoth Teams To Score
No 115
At least one team is not expected to scoreBet Builder Tip
1X&U4.5 -132
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goalsCorrect Score
0:0
Stats Predictions
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Overview Last 10 Matches
Head to Head
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Latest Matches
 Sassuolo |
21-Dec-25
0:1
| Torino  |
| Sassuolo |
10-Feb-24
1:1
| Torino |
| Sassuolo |
03-Apr-23
1:1
| Torino |
| Sassuolo |
17-Sep-21
0:1
| Torino |
| Sassuolo |
23-Oct-20
3:3
| Torino |
| Sassuolo |
18-Jan-20
2:1
| Torino |
| Sassuolo |
19-Jan-14
0:2
| Torino |
| Sassuolo |
19-Apr-15
1:1
| Torino |
| Sassuolo |
20-Jan-16
1:1
| Torino |
| Sassuolo |
22-Dec-18
1:1
| Torino |
Recent Matches of Torino
| 08 May | W |
Torino
| 2 |
Sassuolo
| 1 |
| 02 May | L |
Udinese
| 2 |
Torino
| 0 |
| 26 Apr | D |
Torino
| 2 |
Inter
| 2 |
| 19 Apr | D |
Cremonese
| 0 |
Torino
| 0 |
| 11 Apr | W |
Torino
| 2 |
Hellas V
| 1 |
| 05 Apr | W |
Pisa
| 0 |
Torino
| 1 |
| 21 Mar | L |
AC Milan
| 3 |
Torino
| 2 |
| 13 Mar | W |
Torino
| 4 |
Parma
| 1 |
| 06 Mar | L |
Napoli
| 2 |
Torino
| 1 |
| 01 Mar | W |
Torino
| 2 |
Lazio
| 0 |
Recent Matches Of Sassuolo
| 08 May | L | Torino |
2 | Sassuolo |
1 |
| 03 May | W | Sassuolo |
2 |  AC Milan |
0 |
| 26 Apr | D |  Fiorentina |
0 | Sassuolo |
0 |
| 17 Apr | W | Sassuolo |
2 |  Como |
1 |
| 12 Apr | L |  Genoa |
2 | Sassuolo |
1 |
| 04 Apr | W | Sassuolo |
2 |  Cagliari |
1 |
| 21 Mar | D |  Juventus |
1 | Sassuolo |
1 |
| 15 Mar | L | Sassuolo |
0 |  Bologna |
1 |
| 09 Mar | D |  Lazio |
1 | Sassuolo |
1 |
| 01 Mar | W | Sassuolo |
2 |  Atalanta |
1 |
Italy - Serie A
| Team | M | G | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inter | 36 | 85-31 | 85 |
| 2 |
Napoli | 36 | 54-36 | 70 |
| 3 |
 Juventus | 36 | 59-30 | 68 |
| 4 |
AC Milan | 36 | 50-32 | 67 |
| 5 |
 AS Roma | 36 | 55-31 | 67 |
| 6 |
 Como | 36 | 60-28 | 65 |
| 7 |
 Atalanta | 36 | 50-34 | 58 |
| 8 |
 Bologna | 36 | 45-43 | 52 |
| 9 |
Lazio | 36 | 39-37 | 51 |
| 10 |
Udinese | 36 | 45-46 | 50 |
| 11 |
Sassuolo | 36 | 44-46 | 49 |
| 12 |
Torino | 36 | 41-59 | 44 |
| 13 |
Parma | 36 | 27-45 | 42 |
| 14 |
 Genoa | 36 | 40-48 | 41 |
| 15 |
 Fiorentina | 36 | 38-49 | 38 |
| 16 |
 Cagliari | 36 | 36-51 | 37 |
| 17 |
 Lecce | 36 | 24-48 | 32 |
| 18 |
Cremonese | 36 | 30-53 | 31 |
| 19 |
Hellas Verona | 36 | 24-58 | 20 |
| 20 |
Pisa | 36 | 25-66 | 18 |
