Atalanta - Sassuolo

Giacomo Raspadori spearheads the Atalanta attack as they host Sassuolo on 23 August 2026 for this Serie A matchday 1 encounter. The home side enters the fixture looking for a spark after a goalless draw against Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Conference League qualification rounds on 20 August 2026. While the expected XI features a robust defensive line including Odilon Kossounou and Raoul Bellanova, the squad must contend with the injury-enforced absences of Giorgio Scalvini, Charles De Ketelaere, and Honest Ahanor.

Sassuolo arrive at New Balance Arena buoyed by a convincing 3-0 Coppa Italia victory over Cesena on 17 August 2026. With Armand Lauriente and Nemanja Matic anchoring the midfield, the visitors will look to replicate their recent success against Atalanta, having secured a 2-1 win in their most recent league meeting on 1 March 2026. The tactical battle between the two sides will likely hinge on how effectively the Atalanta midfield can disrupt the visitors' rhythm.