Monza and Sassuolo are both mid‑table Serie A clubs, but Sassuolo typically finishes higher in the league and has a stronger European pedigree. In the 2023‑24 season Sassuolo sits 7th with 45 points, while Monza is 12th with 34 points.
Since their first Serie A meeting in 2022, the two clubs have faced each other six times. Sassuolo has won four matches, Monza has won one, and one game ended in a draw.
| Season | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2022‑23 (Home – Monza) | Sassuolo win | 2‑1 |
| 2022‑23 (Away – Monza) | Draw | 0‑0 |
| 2023‑24 (Home – Monza) | Monza win | 1‑0 |
| 2023‑24 (Away – Monza) | Sassuolo win | 3‑2 |
In the 2023‑24 campaign Sassuolo has recorded 13 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses, scoring 48 goals and conceding 36. Monza, by contrast, has 9 wins, 7 draws and 12 losses, with 38 goals for and 44 against.
Sassuolo plays at the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia, which seats 21,584 spectators. Monza’s home ground, the Stadio Brianteo, holds 18,000 fans. Attendance figures for the 2023‑24 season show Sassuolo averaging 16,200 (75% capacity) while Monza averages 12,900 (72% capacity).
Statistically, Sassuolo has earned 9 points from 12 home games, compared with Monza’s 7 points from 12 home matches. The higher average attendance and larger stadium may contribute to a modest home‑field edge.
Sassuolo is owned by the Mapei construction group, which invested €70 million in the club’s infrastructure between 2015 and 2022. Monza is backed by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s Fininvest group, which poured €150 million into player acquisitions and stadium upgrades after the club’s promotion to Serie A in 2022.
According to Transfermarkt, Sassuolo’s squad market value in July 2024 is €115 million, while Monza’s is €90 million. Both clubs rely heavily on loan deals and youth development, but Monza’s higher recent spending has allowed them to sign experienced Serie A players such as Andrea Petagna.
Sassuolo, under manager Alessio Dionisi, favors a 4‑3‑3 formation emphasizing quick wing play and high pressing. Monza, coached by Raffaele Palladino, typically lines up in a 3‑5‑2 system that prioritizes compact midfield blocks and set‑piece proficiency.
In the 2023‑24 season Sassuolo’s attack is led by Francesco Caputo, who has scored 12 league goals and contributed 5 assists, making him the club’s top scorer for the third consecutive year. Midfielder Nicolò Barella (on loan from Inter) provides creativity with an average of 1.8 key passes per game.
Monza relies on striker Gianluca Lapadula, who netted 10 goals and created 3 assists, and veteran defender Alessandro Nesta Jr., who has logged 2,300 minutes of playing time and helped the team keep 9 clean sheets.
Sassuolo has been a stable Serie A participant since the 2013‑14 campaign, never finishing lower than 12th. Their highest finish was 6th in 2015‑16, earning a Europa League spot.
Monza earned promotion to Serie A for the first time in 2022‑23. Their league positions since promotion are shown below.
| Season | Monza Position | Sassuolo Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2022‑23 | 11th (38 pts) | 8th (46 pts) |
| 2023‑24 | 12th (34 pts) | 7th (45 pts) |
| 2024‑25 | — (season ongoing) | — (season ongoing) |
Both clubs have shown incremental improvement in points per game: Sassuolo averaged 1.21 points per match from 2019‑20 to 2023‑24, while Monza’s average rose from 0.85 to 0.99 in the same period.
Sassuolo appointed Alessio Dionisi in 2022 after a brief stint by Roberto De Zerbi, and the team’s possession rate improved from 49% to 54% within a season. Monza hired Raffaele Palladino in 2023, replacing former manager Giovanni Stroppa; Palladino’s emphasis on a three‑center‑back formation has reduced goals conceded per game from 1.6 to 1.4.
Sassuolo must improve defensive solidity; despite scoring the second‑most goals among the bottom half, they have conceded 36, ranking 14th defensively. Injuries to key midfielder Niccolò Barasso have also limited squad depth.
Monza’s primary hurdle is consistency on the road. Their away record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses shows difficulty translating home form to other venues. Strengthening the midfield with a creative playmaker could raise their points per game above the 1.0 threshold.
Based on league position, head‑to‑head record, and statistical performance, Sassuolo holds the advantage over Monza in the short term. However, Monza’s financial backing and strategic investments could narrow the gap rapidly, making future encounters increasingly competitive.
As of the end of the 2023‑24 season the two clubs have met six times in Serie A; Sassuolo has won four games, Monza one, and one match ended in a draw.
Francesco Caputo was Sassuolo’s top scorer with 12 league goals, also providing five assists.
Monza’s Stadio Brianteo holds about 18,000 spectators, while Sassuolo’s Mapei Stadium seats roughly 21,600, giving Sassuolo a larger home venue.
Sassuolo typically lines up in a 4‑3‑3 with high pressing and wing play, whereas Monza favors a 3‑5‑2 system that emphasizes a compact midfield block and set‑piece strength.
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