Sassuolo vs milan

By Ananya Rao / 04.05.2026

AC Milan’s Champions League qualification hinges on their performance against a strong Sassuolo side on May 3, 2026, at Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia. The stakes are high for AC Milan as they aim to secure a top-four finish in Serie A.

AC Milan has struggled recently, failing to score in three of their last four league matches. They have only two wins in their last six matches, raising concerns about their attacking form. In contrast, Sassuolo currently sits in the top half of the Serie A table with 46 points and has won five of their last seven home matches.

Luka Modrić is ruled out for AC Milan due to a fractured cheekbone, which adds to their challenges. However, AC Milan has kept clean sheets in their last two Serie A matches and remains unbeaten in their last eight away games against Sassuolo.

Domenico Berardi returns from suspension for Sassuolo. He is the top scorer in the fixture’s history with 11 goals against AC Milan. Massimiliano Allegri emphasized the importance of this match, stating, “We need six more points to mathematically secure Champions League qualification; we can’t lose sight of the objective.” He also acknowledged Sassuolo’s potential to capitalize on mistakes.

In their last league encounter, AC Milan and Sassuolo played to a thrilling 3-3 draw in April 2024. Observers expect another competitive match as both teams fight for crucial points.

Key statistics leading into the match include:

• AC Milan has scored only 16 goals since the midway point of the season, ranking them 12th in Serie A.
• Sassuolo has collected 23 points from their last 13 matches.
• AC Milan has made the fewest substitutions on average this season.

The outcome of this match will have significant implications for both teams as they navigate the final stretch of the season.