Napoli vs Sassuolo: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Napoli vs Sassuolo: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 17, 2026 | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona | Serie A | 17:00 GMT

This Saturday's evening kick-off sees title challengers Napoli play host to recently promoted Sassuolo as they hope to keep their title hopes alive by chasing down Inter. For Sassuolo meanwhile the game doesn't have quite the same level of jeopardy as they are currently sitting midtable with comfortable breathing room from the drop-zone, however a result over the current title holders would be a very welcome result.

Key Betting Tip: Napoli to Win at 1.44 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Napoli vs Sassuolo Predicted Lineups:

Napoli (3-4-2-1): Milinkovic-Savic, Beukema, Rrahmani, Jesus, Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinnazzola, Politano, Elmas, Hojlund

Sassuolo (4-3-3): Muric, Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig, Lipani, Matic, Kone, Fadera, Pinamonti, Lauriente

Head to Head Record Evaluation:

1. Sassuolo 0-2 Napoli | 23/08/25
2. Sassuolo 1-6 Napoli | 28/02/24
3. Napoli 2-0 Sassuolo | 27/08/23
4. Sassuolo 0-2 Napoli | 17/02/23
5. Napoli 4-0 Sassuolo | 29/10/22

In the past 5 games it is very clear to see that Napoli have been the dominant side in this specific fixture, whether they play home or away. Furthermore, these are two very well acquainted sides, Sassuolo have been a Serie A regular for years despite brief relegation last season.

It is often a high scoring affair so betting on a certain amount of goals may also be a good call here but we're backing a Napoli win as the main tip.

Recent Napoli vs Sassuolo Form Analysis:

Last 5 Napoli Games:

1. Napoli 2-0 Bologna
2. Cremonese 0-2 Napoli
3. Lazio 0-2 Napoli
4. Napoli 2-2 Hellas Verona
5. Inter 2-2 Napoli

Napoli have shown solid form in their last 5 but their last 2 outings have seen a slight slip in form that was probably unexpected, a draw away to fellow title challengers Inter is a good result however the draw to Hellas Verona will not have been welcome in the title race. Despite this the club are still undefeated in their last 5 with 3 wins and 2 draws.

Defensively Napoli have generally been solid, they have been able to keep 3 clean sheets and have only conceded 4, the concern with this will be that all 4 goals conceded have come in the previous 2 matches, something that will need to be ironed out quickly for a title charge. Offensively the side have also been putting up good displays, they have bagged 10 in 5.

Last 5 Sassuolo Games:

1. Sassuolo 0-1 Torino
2. Bologna 1-1 Sassuolo
3. Sassuolo 1-1 Parma
4. Sassuolo 0-3 Juventus
5. Roma 2-0 Sassuolo

When we look at the results Sassuolo have produced in their last 5 it is night and day to Napoli and makes very clear why Napoli are the heavy favourites despite a slight dip in form in their last 2. Sassuolo are winless in 5 and have suffered defeat 3 times.

Offensively the side have shown pretty much no threat, they have only been able to score 2 in their last 5 and the numbers don't get any more promising when we examine their defence. At the back the side have been unable to keep a single clean sheet whilst seeing a whopping 8 hit the back of their net.

Napoli vs Sassuolo Predictions:

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in Napoli to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Napoli vs Sassuolo Betting Tips:

Football Park's Best Bet: Napoli to Win @ 1.44 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted Napoli to Win in this fixture. Their form, individual quality, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players To Watch:

Armand Lauriente (Sassuolo):

The French winger has been a shining star for Sassuolo for a few seasons now and this campaign he is continuing the trend of form that has seen him linked with so many of Europe's top sides. He is currently the sides joint 2nd top goal contribution provider with 3 goals and 3 assists.

Rasmus Hojlund (Napoli):

Looking back at his Manchester United days and how he performed in the Premier League it feels strange to say that Hojlund has been one of Napoli's biggest threats so far this season, however he has been a man transformed in the South of Italy. He is currently joint top goal contribution provider in the league for the side with 6 goals and 2 assists totalling 8 in 15 games played.

Napoli vs Sassuolo Match Facts:

Broadcast Details: DAZN UK (UK), Various Regional Broadcasters (Rest Of World)

Stadium Information: The game will take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, Italy, home of Napoli. The stadium has a capacity of 54,726.