Sassuolo vs Genoa | Football Preview & Betting Tips | 3 November 2025

Sassuolo vs Genoa — Serie A, 3 November 2025

Mid-table Sassuolo host relegation-threatened Genoa in a Serie A scrap at Mapei Stadium.

🗞️ Introduction

Sassuolo push for consistency while Genoa fight for survival, with recent managerial change adding intrigue. Mapei will be lively with home support, Genoa fans travelling in hope. Sassuolo in 4-3-3 to press high; Genoa 3-5-2 under interim, compact and countering. Injuries: No major issues for Sassuolo; Genoa no new concerns.

🔑 Tactical Trends
  • Ball battle: Sassuolo average 48% and attack wide; Genoa 46% sit deep.
  • Chance gap: Sassuolo create 1.3 xG centrally; Genoa 0.9 from breaks.
  • Dead balls: Sassuolo score 0.3 from set pieces; Genoa leak 0.4.

📋 Form

Sassuolo last 10: 4–2–4, goals 12 for / 14 against, clean sheets 3. Up and down, better at home with set-piece wins.

Genoa last 10: 1–3–6, goals 6 for / 15 against, clean sheets 1. Struggling, winless run, poor scoring.

📊 Average Goals Scored per Game
Sassuolo
1.2
Genoa
0.6

Sassuolo twice as threatening.

📊 Average Goals Conceded per Game
Sassuolo
1.4
Genoa
1.5

Both leaky.

📊 Clean Sheet Percentage
Sassuolo
30%
Genoa
10%

Sassuolo keep more shutouts.

📊 Average Possession
Sassuolo
48%
Genoa
46%

Tight on ball share.

📊 Average Corners per Game
Sassuolo
4.9
Genoa
4.3

Sassuolo edge; total around 9.

📊 Average Yellow Cards per Game
Sassuolo
2.2
Genoa
2.4

Feisty; 5 cards expected.

📊 Average Shots per Game (Total / On Target)
Sassuolo
11.8 / 4.1
Genoa
10.2 / 3.4

Sassuolo more shots.

📊 Expected Goals (xG) per Game / xG Against
Sassuolo
1.3 For / 1.4 Against
Genoa
0.9 For / 1.6 Against

Sassuolo create more.

📊 Average Set Piece Goals (For / Against)
Sassuolo
0.3 / 0.3
Genoa
0.1 / 0.4

Sassuolo better from dead balls.

📊 Passing & Defensive Work
Sassuolo
82% pass rate / 16.7 tackles + interceptions
Genoa
79% pass rate / 15.9 tackles + interceptions

Sassuolo sharper.

📊 Goal Timing (First Half / Second Half)
Sassuolo
40% / 60%
Genoa
30% / 70%

Both late scorers.

📊 Over 2.5 Goals Frequency
Sassuolo
40%
Genoa
30%

Often low totals.

📊 Average Points per Game
Sassuolo
1.3
Genoa
0.5

Sassuolo picking up more.

🏟️ Home vs Away Form

Sassuolo at home: 50% win rate with 2 wins from 4, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.3 against, 1 clean sheet — solid base.

Genoa away: 0% win rate with 0 wins from 4, averaging 0.5 goals for and 2.0 against, 0 clean sheets — vulnerable travellers.

⚔️ Attack vs Defence
Goals For (per game)
Goals Against (per game)

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Sassuolo’s attack exploits Genoa’s defence.

🔔 BTTS Likelihood
KickTheBookies BTTS likelihood
32%
Model view for this specific match

📈 Expected Goals (xG) Match-up
xG For (per game)
xG Against (per game)

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Sassuolo average 1.3 xG, Genoa 0.9, highlighting the chance disparity.

⚖️ Head-to-Head

Sassuolo lead recent clashes: 2-1 away at Luigi Ferraris in April 2026, 1-1 home in December 2025, 2-1 loss away in May 2025, 1-0 home in December 2024, 3-2 loss away in March 2024. Tight games; Sassuolo unbeaten in last two.

🧠 KickTheBookies Prediction

Sassuolo’s form and home edge overpower Genoa’s struggles; hosts grind out win.

Prediction: 1–0 home win.

💡 Betting Tips

Main pick: Sassuolo to Win — better xG, home form, Genoa crisis.

Value angle: Under 2.5 Goals — Genoa score 0.6, low over rate.


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❓ FAQ: Sassuolo vs Genoa
Who will win Sassuolo vs Genoa?

Sassuolo should take it.

What is the best bet in the Sassuolo vs Genoa game?

Sassuolo to win; under 2.5 goals value.

What time does Sassuolo vs Genoa kick off in the UK?

2:00 PM GMT on Monday 3 November 2025.

Where is Sassuolo vs Genoa being played?

Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia.

What are the recent head-to-head results between Sassuolo and Genoa?

Genoa 1-2 home, Sassuolo 1-1 home, Genoa 2-1 home, Sassuolo 1-0 home, Genoa 3-2 home.

Who has the better form going into Sassuolo vs Genoa?

Sassuolo with 4-2-4 last 10; Genoa 1-3-6.

What is the KickTheBookies prediction for Sassuolo vs Genoa?

1-0 to Sassuolo.

Who has the best xG Sassuolo vs Genoa?

Sassuolo at 1.3 for / 1.4 against; Genoa 0.9 / 1.6.

Will BTTS in the Sassuolo v Genoa game?

32% likelihood per model.

Will we see over or under 2.5 goals in the Sassuolo vs Genoa game?

Leaning under with Genoa’s low scoring.