Serie A

Pisa host Sassuolo looking to bounce back

Pisa welcome Sassuolo as they chase their second win of the season. The Neroverdi are aiming to stay clear of the relegation zone.

Pisa and Sassuolo face off at the Cetilar Arena on Matchday 23 of the Serie A season. The hosts are looking to put last week’s heavy 6-2 defeat to Inter behind them and give their fans a boost. Victory would mean only their second league win, after the success against Cremonese on 7 November, and could allow the Nerazzurri to move off the bottom of the table, currently shared with Verona. Sassuolo go into the game in a more settled position, having beaten Cremonese on Sunday to snap a run of three straight defeats, and are now looking to make it two wins in a row.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There are 3 official precedents between the two teams in Tuscany: record of 2 Pisa victories (the latest 3-1 in Serie B 2024/25) and 1 draw (the latest 0-0 in Serie B 2008/09). This is the first match in Serie A between the two teams.

DID YOU KNOW?

Pisa team of Serie A 2025/26 that has taken most penalties (6).

Pisa team of Serie A 2025/26 with fewest goals scored at home (2).

Sassuolo without away victories for 5 matches: the last away victory dates back to 0-3 in Bergamo against Atalanta on 9 November 2025. In the subsequent away matches the Neroverdi have collected 3 defeats and 2 draws.

COACHES and PLAYERS

Between Alberto Gilardino and Fabio Grosso 4th official encounter: in the 3 precedents, one victory each and one draw.

Idrissa Tourè (103) is the player who has won most aerial duels in Serie A 2025/26. In fourth place of this special ranking Canestrelli, with 86.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: Calabresi, Gilardino (Pisa)

Cautioned: Aebischer, Marin (Pisa); Muharemovic, Walukiewicz, Doig, Muric, Matic (Sassuolo)

REFEREE

ARENA (BAHRI – DI GIOIA) IV: MARIANI, VAR: PATERNA, AVAR: GUIDA

UPCOMING MATCHES

Verona-Pisa (Friday February 6, 20.45 CET)

Sassuolo-Inter (Sunday February 8, 18.00 CET)

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