Sassuolo vs AC Milan Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before October 2026 Match
Sassuolo host AC Milan in Serie A on 11 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 (UTC) in Reggio Emilia. The fixture is part of the 2026 Serie A Regular Season - 6, adding early-season importance as both sides look to consolidate their positions in the table. Sassuolo vs AC Milan stats point to a clash between a mid-table side trying to stabilise and a top-six contender aiming to stay in the European places.
After five league matches, Sassuolo sit 10th in Serie A with 7 points, a neutral goal difference and a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. AC Milan arrive in stronger shape, 5th in the standings with 11 points, unbeaten so far with 3 wins and 2 draws and a goal difference of +6. With Sassuolo strong at home and AC Milan yet to lose this season, the stakes are clear: the hosts seek a statement win, while the visitors want to maintain momentum and keep pace near the top.
Head-to-head record
The recent head-to-head record between Sassuolo and AC Milan shows a competitive series with goals at both ends across league and cup.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Sassuolo wins: 1
- Draws: 2
- AC Milan wins: 2
Sassuolo vs AC Milan Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Sassuolo vs AC Milan timeline, the most recent chapter came on 3 May 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 35 at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia. Sassuolo, playing at home, earned a 2-0 victory over AC Milan, leading 1-0 at half-time and closing out a clean-sheet win. That result underlined Sassuolo’s ability to trouble Milan on their own pitch.
Earlier in the 2025 Serie A season, on 14 December 2025 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, AC Milan and Sassuolo shared a 2-2 draw in Regular Season - 15. AC Milan led 1-1 at half-time before the match finished level, reflecting the attacking threat on both sides. Before that, the teams met in the Coppa Italia on 3 December 2024, again at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, in a Round of 16 tie. AC Milan dominated that cup encounter, beating Sassuolo 6-1 after racing into a 4-0 half-time lead.
The 2023 Serie A campaign featured two more notable meetings. On 14 April 2024 in Regular Season - 32, Sassuolo and AC Milan played out a 3-3 draw at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore, with Sassuolo leading 2-1 at half-time in a high-scoring contest. Earlier in that same league season, on 30 December 2023 in Regular Season - 18 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, AC Milan edged a tight 1-0 home win over Sassuolo after a goalless first half. Overall, the Sassuolo vs AC Milan timeline shows a mix of tight battles and high-scoring games across league and cup.
Sassuolo vs AC Milan Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers underline a relatively balanced record with a slight edge to AC Milan in total goals scored.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Sassuolo 8 - 14 AC Milan
- Average Goals per Match: Sassuolo 1.60 vs AC Milan 2.80
Venue Split Performance:
- At Sassuolo's stadium: 3 matches played here — Sassuolo won 1 (as home side), AC Milan won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
- At AC Milan's stadium: 2 matches played here — AC Milan won 2 (as home side), Sassuolo won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Sassuolo vs AC Milan Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Sassuolo vs AC Milan last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 3 May 2026: Sassuolo 2-0 AC Milan (Half-time: 1-0) – Serie A, Regular Season - 35
- 14 December 2025: AC Milan 2-2 Sassuolo (Half-time: 1-1) – Serie A, Regular Season - 15
- 3 December 2024: AC Milan 6-1 Sassuolo (Half-time: 4-0) – Coppa Italia, Round of 16
- 14 April 2024: Sassuolo 3-3 AC Milan (Half-time: 2-1) – Serie A, Regular Season - 32
- 30 December 2023: AC Milan 1-0 Sassuolo (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A, Regular Season - 18
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Sassuolo Matches Results and Stats
Sassuolo’s recent form in Serie A 2026 shows inconsistency but also attacking potential. With a form line of LWDWL across their opening five fixtures, they have collected 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Offensively, Sassuolo have scored 9 goals in 5 matches (1.8 per game), but they have also conceded 9, highlighting a tendency towards open games. At home they have been perfect so far, winning both home fixtures with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded, which could be important against AC Milan.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 2
Last 5 AC Milan Matches Results and Stats
AC Milan come into this match in strong early-season form. Their Serie A 2026 record over the first five games reads WWDDW, meaning 3 wins and 2 draws with no defeats. They have scored 10 goals (2.0 per match) and conceded only 4, underlining a solid balance between attack and defence. At home they have been dominant with 2 wins, 5 goals scored and none conceded, while away they remain unbeaten with 1 win and 2 draws, scoring 5 and conceding 4. This combination of resilience and offensive efficiency makes AC Milan a formidable opponent on the road.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
Historically, AC Milan have a slight edge in this fixture in terms of wins and total goals, especially at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, where they have won both recorded matches. However, the venue split shows Sassuolo are competitive and even strong at home, unbeaten in three head-to-head games at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore with one win and two draws, including the 2-0 victory on 3 May 2026. The overall goal averages of 1.60 for Sassuolo and 2.80 for AC Milan per match indicate that this pairing often produces goals. Combined with Sassuolo’s season-to-date record of 9 scored and 9 conceded and AC Milan’s 10 scored and 4 conceded, the historical and current Sassuolo vs AC Milan stats suggest a contest where Milan’s superior defensive record and unbeaten run meet Sassuolo’s strong home form and willingness to attack. The trends lean slightly towards AC Milan on overall quality and consistency, but the home factor and past results in Reggio Emilia indicate that Sassuolo should not be underestimated.
Sassuolo vs AC Milan H2H Statistics updated on 6 October 2026.
