Serie B 2024-2025: Sassuolo-Sudtirol, the likely lineups

Sassuolo-Sudtirol, the probable formations

Sassuolo will take the field at 3 p.m. at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia to face Sudtirol in a match valid for the 22nd day of Serie B. The neroverdi, currently leading the standings by three points over second-place Pisa and 10 over Spezia, third and on the edge of the playoff zone, are coming off two consecutive victories. On the other hand, Sudtirol has collected six points in the last five games under the leadership of the new coach, Coach Castori, and with him on the bench they have yet to lose on the road, getting a win in Bari and a draw in Modena. 

The neroverdi aim to consolidate their league lead, trying to take the lead to secure an early promotion to Serie A. In this match that could turn out to be more complicated than expected, Grosso relies on his mainstays but still has some doubts: in the middle of the field, Obiang and Ghion are vying for a starting jersey, while in attack the choice oscillates between Mulattieri and Russo.

For their part, the Highlanders arrive reinvigorated by the positive effect of coach Castori, who has restored solidity and confidence in a previously demoralized environment. To try to snatch points from the leaders, the former Ascoli coach will rely on a reliable 3-5-2, which will see the return of Daniele Casiraghi in midfield. In attack, Merkaj, will be paired with Odogwu.

Probable lineups

Sassuolo (4-2-3-1): Moldovan; Toljan, Odenthal, Muharemovic, Doig; Ghion, Boloca; Berardi, Thorstvedt, Laurienté; Mulattieri. All. Grosso

Sudtirol (3-5-2): Poluzzi; Veseli, Pietrangeli, Giorgini; Molina, Mallamo, Martini, Casiraghi, Zedadka; Merkaj, Odogwu. All. Castori