Udinese vs Sassuolo – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Sassuolo at 46%, yet other data sources diverge — this Udinese vs Sassuolo fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Udinese and Sassuolo meet at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli in Serie A, Regular Season - 37. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 23 May 2027 at 16:30 UTC.
Current Form
Udinese's overall Serie A record this term: 1W 2D 7L from 10 games (0.50 PPG). Last five: L L L D L. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Udinese, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Udinese's home record at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli: 1W 2D 7L from 10 Serie A appearances (0.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Sassuolo (all games): 2W 2D 6L across 10 Serie A outings this term — 0.80 points per game. Last five: L D L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 2.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.30 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Sassuolo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sassuolo's away record: 0W 3D 7L from 10 road trips in Serie A this season (0.30 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.30 is notably below their overall 0.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 0.50 vs 0.80 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 8 meetings: Udinese 2W, Sassuolo 2W, 4D.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.5 goals per game across 8 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 15 Feb 2026, ended 1–2 with Sassuolo winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.5 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
Udinese goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (47 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; BTTS occurs in 38% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (home games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
Sassuolo goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (47 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 58% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Udinese 47% versus Sassuolo 60%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Udinese 49% | Sassuolo 60%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Udinese 1.30 xG and Sassuolo 1.65 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: Udinese attack 0.689 / defence 1.278 | Sassuolo attack 0.880 / defence 1.221. League average goals — home 1.541 / away 1.464. Udinese's attack strength of 0.689 is below the league average — the 1.30 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Sassuolo bring a strong defensive rating of 1.221 — this is suppressing Udinese's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 48 Udinese games / 47 Sassuolo games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Udinese 30% | Draw 24% | Sassuolo 46%. Fair-value odds: Udinese 3.33 | Draw 4.17 | Sassuolo 2.17. Sassuolo hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS probability 59% | Total xG 2.94. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.94 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 59% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Sassuolo as the most likely outcome at 46% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 24% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Sassuolo if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.94 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 56% — reasonable confidence, supported by H2H averaging 3.5 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 59% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Udinese 30% | Sassuolo 70%.
The outsider holds a 30% 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.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Udinese vs Sassuolo | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 37 | Venue: Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli • Kick-off: Sunday 23 May 2027, 16:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Udinese 30% | Draw 24% | Sassuolo 46% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% | BTTS 59% | xG Udinese 1.30 / Sassuolo 1.65 • Poisson strength factors: Udinese attack 0.689 / def 1.278 | Sassuolo attack 0.880 / def 1.221 | league avg home 1.541 / away 1.464 • Poisson stance: Sassuolo (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.30
Udinese xG
Expected Goals
1.65
Sassuolo xG
59%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
34%
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 Udinese vs Sassuolo kick off?
Udinese vs Sassuolo is scheduled to kick off at 16:30 on Sunday 23 May 2027 at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli.
Where is Udinese vs Sassuolo being played?
The match is being played at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli.
What competition is Udinese vs Sassuolo part of?
Udinese vs Sassuolo is a Regular Season - 37 fixture in the Serie A (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Udinese vs Sassuolo?
Our statistical model gives Udinese a 30% chance of winning, Sassuolo a 46% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Sassuolo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Udinese vs Sassuolo?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Udinese and Sassuolo will score (BTTS).
Will Udinese vs Sassuolo have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%.
What is the head-to-head record between Udinese and Sassuolo?
Record (8 meetings): Udinese 2W | Draws 4 | Sassuolo 2W.
What form are Udinese and Sassuolo in?
Udinese (all comps): 1W-2D-7L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 2.30 | L5 L-L-L-D-L. Sassuolo (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 2.30 | L5 L-D-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Udinese's attack at 0.69x the league average against Sassuolo's defence at 1.22x — combine the two and it projects 1.30 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Sassuolo's attack (0.88x) against Udinese's defence (1.28x) — and the away total comes out at 1.65.
These ratings are built from 48/47 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (9.3%), 2-1 (7.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Sassuolo Win
30%
3.31
24%
4.14
46%
2.19
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.2%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.3%
Away win
0 – 1
8.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.30
Udinese xG
Total xG
2.94
1.65
Sassuolo xG
3.31
30%
Home win
4.14
24%
Draw
2.19
46%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.70
41%
BTTS No
2.42
Clean Sheet
19%
5.19
27%
3.66
Win to Nil
6%
17.19
12%
8.01
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.3 | 8.7 | 7.1 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 6.8 | 11.2 | 9.3 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 4.4 | 7.3 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 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 Udinese vs Sassuolo?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.7%.
How many goals are Udinese and Sassuolo expected to score?
The model projects 1.30 expected goals for Udinese and 1.65 for Sassuolo, a combined total of 2.94.
How confident is the prediction model for Udinese vs Sassuolo?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Udinese's recent record stands at 15W 9D 23L from 47 games, a 1.15 PPG return, with L-L-L-D-L in the last five. The sample for Udinese is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sassuolo, meanwhile, have gone 16W 9D 22L across 47 games — 1.21 PPG, with L-D-L-L-L in their last five. The sample for Sassuolo is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.15 PPG for Udinese against 1.21 for Sassuolo. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Udinese have managed 6W 5D 13L from 24 games — 0.96 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Sassuolo's away record stands at 5W 6D 13L across 24 trips, a 0.88 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Udinese are averaging 1.17 goals scored and 1.49 conceded per game recently; Sassuolo are on 1.28 scored and 1.53 conceded.
Last 47 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Udinese
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Sassuolo
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Udinese and Sassuolo in coming into this match?
Udinese have gone 15W 9D 23L in their last 47 games (1.15 PPG), while Sassuolo have gone 16W 9D 22L in their last 47 (1.21 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Udinese at home or Sassuolo away?
Udinese's home record (0.96 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Udinese at home: 0.96 PPG; Sassuolo away: 0.88 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 8 times since November 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 15 February 2026, roughly 8 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Sassuolo have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Udinese have gone 1W 2D 1L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Sassuolo — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
2
Udinese
4
Draws
2
Sassuolo
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Udinese and Sassuolo?
From 8 meetings on record, Udinese have won 2, Sassuolo have won 2, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Udinese and Sassuolo last play each other?
They last met on 15 February 2026, when Udinese 1-2 Sassuolo.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Udinese are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
Sassuolo see a goal before the break in 58% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Udinese 38%, Sassuolo 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 42% (Udinese) and 58% (Sassuolo).
On the defensive side: Udinese have failed to score in 42% of games; Sassuolo in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Udinese home games / Sassuolo away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Udinese play Sassuolo?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 38% of Udinese's recent matches and 62% of Sassuolo's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Udinese vs Sassuolo usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 42% of Udinese's recent games and 58% of Sassuolo's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Udinese and Sassuolo tend to score early?
Udinese have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Sassuolo in 58% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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