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Frosinone
16 Oct 2026
18:45
Sassuolo
Frosinone welcome Sassuolo to the Stadio Benito Stirpe on Friday evening for a Serie A fixture that carries real significance at both ends of the table. The hosts, sitting sixth and averaging two points per match, are firmly in the top-six conversation, while Sassuolo arrive in tenth after a stuttering start that has yielded just one win from their last five outings. A winless away record this term only deepens the visitors’ concerns. With European places already taking shape, three points here could prove pivotal for Frosinone’s ambitions.
1: Frosinone to win
Match Analysis
Frosinone enter Round 7 as narrow home favourites at 2.50, backed by a 2.00 PPG clip and one of Serie A’s tightest defences. Their 40% clean-sheet rate and controlled home performances make Stadio Benito Stirpe a genuine fortress this season.
- 2.00 PPG places Frosinone 6th, four positions and 0.60 points per game clear of Sassuolo.
- 0.8 goals conceded per game and a 40% clean-sheet rate rank among Serie A’s best defensive records.
- Frosinone won the most recent head-to-head in May 2025, signalling the historical gap has narrowed sharply.
- Only 3 players absent for Frosinone versus a far heavier injury toll on the Sassuolo side.
Sassuolo arrive at 2.60 facing a perfect storm: a 1.40 PPG return, zero clean sheets in seven games, and at least four confirmed absentees including Boloca, Volpato, Walukiewicz and Idzes, stripping the squad of significant depth and tactical options.
- Sassuolo’s away record reads zero wins, one draw, two losses from three road trips this season.
- 1.8 goals conceded per game and zero clean sheets expose a defence under chronic pressure.
- 4 confirmed injuries including Idzes, Boloca, Volpato and Walukiewicz severely limit squad rotation and shape.
Key point: With Frosinone’s defensive solidity and Sassuolo’s toothless attack, the under 2.5 goals market at 2.62 offers a compelling low-scoring angle to complement the home-win call.
Form & Statistics: Frosinone vs Sassuolo
Frosinone
Recent form
LWDWW
Wins3/5 (60%)
Draws1/5 (20%)
Losses1/5 (20%)
Season statistics (5)
2.7Total goals
33%Both teams score
1.5Goals scored
1.2Goals conceded
Sassuolo
Recent form
DLWDW
Wins2/5 (40%)
Draws2/5 (40%)
Losses1/5 (20%)
Season statistics (5)
3.4Total goals
100%Both teams score
1.7Goals scored
1.7Goals conceded
Frosinone vs Sassuolo: Head-to-Head
Frosinone 33 %
Draws 33 %
Sassuolo 33 %
Average statistics (recent meetings)
2Total goals
67%Both teams score
0.7Home goals
1.3Away goals
33%Over 2.5 goals
67%Under 2.5 goals
Frosinone
4-2-3-1
Starters
- 1 Palmisani
- 2 Oyono
- 3 Calvani
- 4 Monterisi
- 5 Bracaglia
- 6 Masini
- 7 Calò
- 8 Ghedjemis
- 9 Schmid
- 10 Kvernadze
- 11 Bîrligea
Bench
- Cittadini
- Amey
- Pisseri
- Cichella
- Zerbin
- Akpoguma
- El Azzouzi
- Fini
- Fayed
- Bobcek
- Tchato
- Desplanches
Absent
- Antonio Raimondo (injury)
- Luis Hasa (injury)
- Florian Grillitsch (injury)
Sassuolo
4-3-3
Starters
- 1 Muric
- 2 Cinquegrano
- 3 Caleta-Car
- 4 Leysen
- 5 Doig
- 6 Thorstvedt
- 7 Matic
- 8 Bakola
- 9 Berardi
- 10 Esposito
- 11 Laurienté
Bench
- Ghion
- Bowie
- Satalino
- Adzic
- Skjellerup
- Van Der Brempt
- Domínguez
- Odenthal
- Obrador
- Lipani
- Sulemana
- Pierini
- Turati
Absent
- Ismaël Koné (injury)
- Jay Idzes (injury)
- Cristian Volpato (injury)
- Sebastian Walukiewicz (injury)
- Daniel Boloca (injury)
- Fali Candé (injury)
- Edoardo Pieragnolo (injury)
Medium confidence
A 4-2-3-1 against a 4-3-3 shapes up as the tactical contest here, with Frosinone looking to compress space through their double pivot and funnel play through the creative trio behind Bîrligea. Sassuolo, meanwhile, carry genuine width and directness in their front three.
For the visitors, Berardi remains the pivotal figure, capable of unlocking a compact Frosinone defensive block, while Matic offers the midfield anchor to protect Sassuolo’s back four on the counter. Both probable XIs carry reasonable confidence from multiple sources.
Our Verdict
Frosinone’s home credentials make the case here. Four wins from their last five matches, a miserly defensive record of 0.8 goals conceded per fixture, and a 40% clean-sheet rate all point towards a side comfortable at the Stadio Benito Stirpe. Sassuolo, by contrast, have failed to win any of their three away outings this term. The home win at 2.50 represents our pick, with the hosts’ superior points-per-match average and defensive solidity tilting the balance firmly in their favour despite Sassuolo’s historical head-to-head dominance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Frosinone vs Sassuolo?
The Frosinone home win stands out as the most compelling wager here. Frosinone’s 2.00 points-per-game clip, a miserly 0.8 goals conceded per match, and a 40% clean-sheet rate contrast sharply with Sassuolo’s winless away record and a crippling injury list of six absentees. The 2.50 represents genuine value in these circumstances.
What time does Frosinone vs Sassuolo kick off?
Frosinone vs Sassuolo kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Friday, 16th October 2026. The fixture takes place at the Stadio Benito Stirpe in Frosinone, a compact and atmospheric ground that has consistently proved a difficult venue for visiting sides in Serie A.
Where can I watch Frosinone vs Sassuolo on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for Serie A fixtures vary by territory, and official listings have yet to be confirmed for this particular match. Supporters are advised to check their local television providers and streaming platforms that hold Serie A rights in their region for the most up-to-date scheduling information.
What is Frosinone’s recent record against Sassuolo?
Historically, Sassuolo have held the upper hand in this head-to-head rivalry. However, current league form tells a rather different story: Frosinone sit comfortably in sixth, accumulating points at a healthy rate, while Sassuolo languish in tenth. The 3.80 reflects a contest that, on paper, looks increasingly tilted towards the home side this term.