Serie A Regular Season - 35

Sassuolo vs NS AC Milan

MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore

Match Preview

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Futmetrix Verdict
70
Sassuolo
vs
AC Milan
Sun, May 3 • 13:00 Italiano
⚡ Form 62
⚖️ Balance 71
🏆 Stakes 67
⭐ Stars 38
Milan look to seal top three.

AC Milan's Attacking Arsenal Meets Stubborn Sassuolo

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Milan's away dominance makes this a highly entertaining prospect for fans craving attacking football, even if the late-season tension is fading for the hosts.

The Setup

As Matchday 35 rolls around on May 03, 2026, the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore hosts a classic late-season clash. Sassuolo are sitting comfortably in 10th place with little left to play for, while AC Milan are determined to lock down 3rd place and their Champions League ticket. The Rossoneri have been absolute specialists on the road this season, boasting a phenomenal away win rate. While their overall Form has been slightly inconsistent lately, their attacking output rarely drops. The Stars metric leans heavily in Milan's favor, driven by elite creators like Rafael Leão, C. Pulišić, and C. Nkunku. With the Stakes being decidedly modest for the home side, the overall competitive Balance is skewed towards the visitors, promising plenty of goalmouth action.

Key Battle

The defining clash will be Sassuolo's backline attempting to weather the storm of Milan's dynamic front three. Without intense pressure on the ball, the home defense will find themselves fatally exposed to the blistering pace and intricate movement of the visiting wingers.

Our Prediction

We anticipate a commanding 3-1 victory for AC Milan. They will dictate the tempo early on, isolate the wide defenders, and use their superior individual quality to put the game to bed before the hour mark.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes. Milan's lethal away record and sheer attacking firepower make this a highly watchable fixture.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a comfortable 3-1 away victory for AC Milan.

Where are Sassuolo and AC Milan in the league table?

Sassuolo are positioned 10th in mid-table, while AC Milan sit securely in 3rd place.

What is Sassuolo's current form?

They hold a solid recent record of two wins, two draws, and a single defeat in their last five.

Who is expected to win this match?

AC Milan are heavy favorites due to their brilliant form on the road and higher league standing.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/03/2024 AC Milan 6 - 1 Sassuolo Coppa Italia Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
04/14/2024 Sassuolo 3 - 3 AC Milan Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
12/30/2023 AC Milan 1 - 0 Sassuolo Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
01/29/2023 AC Milan 2 - 5 Sassuolo Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
08/30/2022 Sassuolo 0 - 0 AC Milan Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
05/22/2022 Sassuolo 0 - 3 AC Milan Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
11/28/2021 AC Milan 1 - 3 Sassuolo Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
04/21/2021 AC Milan 1 - 2 Sassuolo Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
12/20/2020 Sassuolo 1 - 2 AC Milan Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
12/03/2024
Coppa Italia Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
04/14/2024
Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
12/30/2023
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
01/29/2023
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
08/30/2022
Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
05/22/2022
Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
11/28/2021
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
04/21/2021
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
12/20/2020
Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
Sassuolo Win
AC Milan Win
Draw

Season Statistics

10
League Position
3
46
Points
67
41
Goals Scored
48
44
Goals Conceded
27

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 34 79 80 31 +49 DTorino 2 - 2 Inter (26-04-2026)WInter 3 - 0 Cagliari (17-04-2026)WComo 3 - 4 Inter (12-04-2026)WInter 5 - 2 AS Roma (05-04-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Inter (22-03-2026)
2 Napoli 34 69 52 33 +19 WNapoli 4 - 0 Cremonese (24-04-2026)LNapoli 0 - 2 Lazio (18-04-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Napoli (12-04-2026)WNapoli 1 - 0 AC Milan (06-04-2026)WCagliari 0 - 1 Napoli (20-03-2026)
3 AC Milan 34 67 48 27 +21 DAC Milan 0 - 0 Juventus (26-04-2026)WHellas Verona 0 - 1 AC Milan (19-04-2026)LAC Milan 0 - 3 Udinese (11-04-2026)LNapoli 1 - 0 AC Milan (06-04-2026)WAC Milan 3 - 2 Torino (21-03-2026)
4 Juventus 34 64 57 29 +28 DAC Milan 0 - 0 Juventus (26-04-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Bologna (19-04-2026)WAtalanta 0 - 1 Juventus (11-04-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Genoa (06-04-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Sassuolo (21-03-2026)
5 Como 34 61 59 28 +31 WGenoa 0 - 2 Como (26-04-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Como (17-04-2026)LComo 3 - 4 Inter (12-04-2026)DUdinese 0 - 0 Como (06-04-2026)WComo 5 - 0 Pisa (22-03-2026)
6 AS Roma 34 61 48 29 +19 WBologna 0 - 2 AS Roma (25-04-2026)DAS Roma 1 - 1 Atalanta (18-04-2026)WAS Roma 3 - 0 Pisa (10-04-2026)LInter 5 - 2 AS Roma (05-04-2026)WAS Roma 1 - 0 Lecce (22-03-2026)
7 Atalanta 34 54 47 32 +15 LCagliari 3 - 2 Atalanta (27-04-2026)DAS Roma 1 - 1 Atalanta (18-04-2026)LAtalanta 0 - 1 Juventus (11-04-2026)WLecce 0 - 3 Atalanta (06-04-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 0 Hellas Verona (22-03-2026)
8 Bologna 34 48 42 41 +1 LBologna 0 - 2 AS Roma (25-04-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Bologna (19-04-2026)WBologna 2 - 0 Lecce (12-04-2026)WCremonese 1 - 2 Bologna (05-04-2026)LBologna 0 - 2 Lazio (22-03-2026)
9 Lazio 33 47 34 30 +4 DLazio 3 - 3 Udinese (27-04-2026)WNapoli 0 - 2 Lazio (18-04-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 0 Lazio (13-04-2026)DLazio 1 - 1 Parma (04-04-2026)WBologna 0 - 2 Lazio (22-03-2026)
10 Sassuolo 34 46 41 44 -3 DFiorentina 0 - 0 Sassuolo (26-04-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Como (17-04-2026)LGenoa 2 - 1 Sassuolo (12-04-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Cagliari (04-04-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Sassuolo (21-03-2026)
11 Udinese 33 43 38 43 -5 DLazio 3 - 3 Udinese (27-04-2026)LUdinese 0 - 1 Parma (18-04-2026)WAC Milan 0 - 3 Udinese (11-04-2026)DUdinese 0 - 0 Como (06-04-2026)WGenoa 0 - 2 Udinese (20-03-2026)
12 Parma 34 42 25 40 -15 WParma 1 - 0 Pisa (25-04-2026)WUdinese 0 - 1 Parma (18-04-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Napoli (12-04-2026)DLazio 1 - 1 Parma (04-04-2026)LParma 0 - 2 Cremonese (21-03-2026)
13 Torino 34 41 39 56 -17 DTorino 2 - 2 Inter (26-04-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Torino (19-04-2026)WTorino 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (11-04-2026)WPisa 0 - 1 Torino (05-04-2026)LAC Milan 3 - 2 Torino (21-03-2026)
14 Genoa 34 39 40 48 -8 LGenoa 0 - 2 Como (26-04-2026)WPisa 1 - 2 Genoa (19-04-2026)WGenoa 2 - 1 Sassuolo (12-04-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Genoa (06-04-2026)LGenoa 0 - 2 Udinese (20-03-2026)
15 Fiorentina 34 37 38 45 -7 DFiorentina 0 - 0 Sassuolo (26-04-2026)DLecce 1 - 1 Fiorentina (20-04-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 0 Lazio (13-04-2026)WHellas Verona 0 - 1 Fiorentina (04-04-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Inter (22-03-2026)
16 Cagliari 34 36 36 49 -13 WCagliari 3 - 2 Atalanta (27-04-2026)LInter 3 - 0 Cagliari (17-04-2026)WCagliari 1 - 0 Cremonese (11-04-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Cagliari (04-04-2026)LCagliari 0 - 1 Napoli (20-03-2026)
17 Lecce 34 29 22 46 -24 DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Lecce (25-04-2026)DLecce 1 - 1 Fiorentina (20-04-2026)LBologna 2 - 0 Lecce (12-04-2026)LLecce 0 - 3 Atalanta (06-04-2026)LAS Roma 1 - 0 Lecce (22-03-2026)
18 Cremonese 34 28 26 51 -25 LNapoli 4 - 0 Cremonese (24-04-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Torino (19-04-2026)LCagliari 1 - 0 Cremonese (11-04-2026)LCremonese 1 - 2 Bologna (05-04-2026)WParma 0 - 2 Cremonese (21-03-2026)
19 Hellas Verona 34 19 23 56 -33 DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Lecce (25-04-2026)LHellas Verona 0 - 1 AC Milan (19-04-2026)LTorino 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (11-04-2026)LHellas Verona 0 - 1 Fiorentina (04-04-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 0 Hellas Verona (22-03-2026)
20 Pisa 34 18 24 61 -37 LParma 1 - 0 Pisa (25-04-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 Genoa (19-04-2026)LAS Roma 3 - 0 Pisa (10-04-2026)LPisa 0 - 1 Torino (05-04-2026)LComo 5 - 0 Pisa (22-03-2026)