Sassuolo vs Inter – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours Inter (44%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Sassuolo face Inter.
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Match Analysis
Sassuolo host Inter at in Serie A, Regular Season - 38. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 30 May 2027 at 16:30 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Serie A games this season, Sassuolo have gone 4W 1D 5L from 10 outings — a 1.30 PPG return. Last five: L L L L W. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Sassuolo have played only a handful of Serie A games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Sassuolo at this season: 7W 0D 3L from 10 home games — 2.10 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 2.10 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.30 — Sassuolo are significantly better at than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Inter stand at 7W 3D 0L from 10 Serie A matches — 2.40 PPG. Last five: W D D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.80 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Inter have played only a handful of Serie A games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Inter's away record: 6W 3D 1L from 10 road trips in Serie A this season (2.10 PPG). They are averaging 2.30 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Inter — 1.10 PPG ahead of the hosts (2.40 vs 1.30). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 8 previous encounters have yielded 3 wins for Sassuolo, 5 for Inter and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 8 meetings have averaged 3.2 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 8 Feb 2026, ended 0–5 with Inter winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.2 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Sassuolo in-play and half-time data (40 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 90% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
Inter in-play and half-time data (40 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; they lead at the break 55% of the time; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 45% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%; they keep a clean sheet 48% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sassuolo 55% versus Inter 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sassuolo 58% | Inter 55%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sassuolo 1.18 xG and Inter 1.46 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sassuolo attack 1.154 / defence 1.012 | Inter attack 1.171 / defence 0.878. League average goals — home 1.167 / away 1.233. Data: 40 Sassuolo games / 40 Inter games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Sassuolo 31% | Draw 26% | Inter 44%. Fair-value odds: Sassuolo 3.23 | Draw 3.85 | Inter 2.27. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 49% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.64. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 49%/51% — the total xG of 2.64 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Inter are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Inter offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.64 combined xG gives a 49% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though form averaging only 3.1 goals per game and H2H averaging only 3.2 goals per meeting point in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Sassuolo 50% | Inter 40%.
The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects. The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (40 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sassuolo vs Inter | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 38 | Venue: • Kick-off: Sunday 30 May 2027, 16:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sassuolo 31% | Draw 26% | Inter 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 49% | BTTS 53% | xG Sassuolo 1.18 / Inter 1.46 • Poisson strength factors: Sassuolo attack 1.154 / def 1.012 | Inter attack 1.171 / def 0.878 | league avg home 1.167 / away 1.233 • Poisson stance: Inter (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.18
Sassuolo xG
Expected Goals
1.46
Inter xG
53%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
49%
Over 2.5
27%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sassuolo vs Inter kick off?
Sassuolo vs Inter is scheduled to kick off at 16:30 on Sunday 30 May 2027.
What competition is Sassuolo vs Inter part of?
Sassuolo vs Inter is a Regular Season - 38 fixture in the Serie A (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Sassuolo vs Inter?
Our statistical model gives Sassuolo a 31% chance of winning, Inter a 44% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Inter the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sassuolo vs Inter?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Sassuolo and Inter will score (BTTS).
Will Sassuolo vs Inter have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 49%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sassuolo and Inter?
Record (8 meetings): Sassuolo 3W | Draws 0 | Inter 5W.
What form are Sassuolo and Inter in?
Sassuolo (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-L-L-L-W. Inter (all comps): 7W-3D-0L in 10 | 2.40 PPG | GF 2.80 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-D-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Sassuolo's attack rating (1.15) and Inter's defence rating (0.88), the model arrives at 1.18 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Inter's attack versus Sassuolo's defence, projects 1.46 expected goals for the visitors.
The sample (40/40 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.9%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.0%), 0-1 (8.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Inter Win
31%
3.27
26%
3.87
44%
2.30
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.4%
Away win
1 – 2
9.0%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.18
Sassuolo xG
Total xG
2.64
1.46
Inter xG
3.27
31%
Home win
3.87
26%
Draw
2.30
44%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
49%
Over 2.5
2.04
51%
Under 2.5
1.96
27%
Over 3.5
3.70
73%
Under 3.5
1.37
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.88
47%
BTTS No
2.14
Clean Sheet
23%
4.31
31%
3.26
Win to Nil
7%
14.08
13%
7.50
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.1 | 10.4 | 7.6 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 8.4 | 12.3 | 9.0 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.0 | 7.3 | 5.3 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sassuolo vs Inter?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Sassuolo and Inter expected to score?
The model projects 1.18 expected goals for Sassuolo and 1.46 for Inter, a combined total of 2.64.
How confident is the prediction model for Sassuolo vs Inter?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Sassuolo's recent record stands at 15W 7D 18L from 40 games, a 1.30 PPG return, with L-L-L-L-W in the last five. It's still early in the season for Sassuolo, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Inter, meanwhile, have gone 29W 6D 5L across 40 games — 2.33 PPG, with W-D-D-W-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for Inter, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
The points-per-game comparison favours Inter by 1.03 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Sassuolo heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Sassuolo have managed 10W 2D 8L from 20 games — 1.60 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Inter's away record stands at 14W 3D 3L across 20 trips, a 2.25 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Inter come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Sassuolo are averaging 1.23 goals scored and 1.32 conceded per game recently; Inter are on 2.35 scored and 0.90 conceded.
Defensively: Inter in 48% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 40 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sassuolo
Early Season
Inter
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sassuolo and Inter in coming into this match?
Sassuolo have gone 15W 7D 18L in their last 40 games (1.30 PPG), while Inter have gone 29W 6D 5L in their last 40 (2.33 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sassuolo at home or Inter away?
Inter's away record (2.25 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sassuolo at home: 1.60 PPG; Inter away: 2.25 PPG.
Have Sassuolo or Inter been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sassuolo have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, Inter in 48%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Sassuolo and Inter runs to 8 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 8 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Inter go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 8 Feb 2026, when Inter won 0-5 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Sassuolo's record when hosting Inter specifically: 1W 0D 3L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
3
Sassuolo
0
Draws
5
Inter
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sassuolo and Inter?
From 8 meetings on record, Sassuolo have won 3, Inter have won 5, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Sassuolo and Inter last play each other?
They last met on 8 February 2026, when Sassuolo 0-5 Inter.
Who has won more matches between Sassuolo and Inter?
Inter have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Sassuolo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 90% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time.
Inter are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 55% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sassuolo 50%, Inter 40% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 60% (Sassuolo) and 45% (Inter).
On the defensive side: Inter in 55%; Sassuolo have failed to score in 30% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sassuolo home games / Inter away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sassuolo play Inter?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Sassuolo's recent matches and 40% of Inter's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sassuolo vs Inter usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 60% of Sassuolo's recent games and 45% of Inter's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sassuolo and Inter tend to score early?
Sassuolo have had a goal before half-time in 90% of their recent matches, Inter in 85% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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