Of Friesian Horses and Old Ladies
When the Old Lady takes the field for her next away match this Saturday in our Sassuolo vs. Juventus prediction, the northern Italians will be fighting for three crucial points in the race for the Champions League. After two wins and a last-minute draw against AC Milan, Luciano Spalletti’s team is right on track, but the “Neroverdi” have also gotten off to a strong start to the season with four points and believe they have a real chance in their home game against the heavy favorites.
Since last season’s promoted team has won two of its last three home matches against the multiple champions and has already upset a few favorites last season, it might even be worth placing a bet on Sassuolo earning a point against Juventus.
In fact, during his most recent press conference ahead of the “Old Lady’s” 1-1 draw against AC Milan, he sparked quite a bit of discussion with his comments about Nick Woltemade, who is on loan. When asked about the German striker, the veteran of Italian soccer replied that he owns a Friesian horse that bears a striking resemblance to the 24-year-old. Woltemade is a “fine specimen” who appears “physically almost intimidating,” yet is still “gentle” and enjoys being petted.
With these seemingly odd animal comparisons, the Italian was likely trying to convey that, with the German national team player, he now has a great striker at his disposal with impressive skills on the ball—skills that are unusual for a player of his stature. The newcomer showcased his qualities right away during his first brief appearance against Milan and made his mark by drawing the decisive free kick that led to the 1-1 tie.
For Sassuolo vs. Juventus, the prediction is that Woltemade will once again start from the bench. In any case, the Old Lady now has another potent offensive player at her disposal who will further strengthen the already formidable attack of the former serial champion.
Since the recommended bet for Sassuolo vs. Juventus—backing the underdog to earn a point—carries a fair amount of risk, it’s also worth taking a look at the goal markets. Given the visitors’ outstanding attacking lineup and the fact that only two of the last 16 meetings between these two teams have seen fewer than three goals scored, betting on Over 2.5 at bet365 seems like a “no-brainer.”
One player who has taken on an even bigger role in the Old Lady’s attack following Kenan Yildiz’s injury-enforced absence is Kolo Muani. The French striker, who already enjoyed great success on loan with the Turin side in 2025, is Spalletti’s absolute favorite player and, under normal circumstances, one of the best attackers in the league.
Sassuolo vs. Juventus Head-to-Head Record
With 18 wins in their last 26 meetings, the Old Lady is, of course, the clear favorite.
Recently, however, the underdog has shown that it can certainly hold its own against the northern Italians, winning two of its last three home games against Juventus.
Sassuolo vs. Juventus Prediction
After a successful start to the season, Spalletti’s team heads to Sassuolo as the favorite. The hosts, however, have also gotten off to a good start and are looking to make a statement by earning a point—which, according to the predictions, isn’t all that unlikely.
But even if the Old Lady fails to take all three points from the MAPEI Stadium, we can at least expect Turin’s star-studded attack to score more than 2.5 goals. Alongside “Frisian Horse” Nick Woltemade, Kolo Muani is a particular focus, with attractive betting odds available on him scoring in the Sassuolo vs. Juventus match.
