Sassuolo vs Cesena (17 August 2026, Coppa Italia): match facts, form and head-to-head

Sassuolo cemented their place in the league’s top ten with a comfortable 3‑0 victory over Cesà Monza, moving to tenth with seven points from five matches. The win, their second of the campaign, lifted their goal tally to nine, matching Cesena’s nine but giving them the edge on goal difference. Cesena, despite remaining unbeaten with four draws, stayed in ninth, also on seven points but with a slightly inferior 6‑7 goal record. The head‑to‑head record this season now favors Sassuolo, who have the sole win in their two encounters. Both sides will look to improve their positions as the season gathers pace.