Roma v Sassuolo in 10 numbers

2

Luciano Spalletti has met the Neroverdi on two occasions, winning both games on the road (2-0 and 3-1). The Tuscan coach will therefore host Sassuolo for the first time at the Olimpico as Roma coach.

2.1

The side from the capital have scored in every one of their league meetings against Sassuolo. They have struck 15 in all, at an average of 2.1 goals per game.

3

All three of the teams' top-flight encounters at the Olimpico have ended level. A pair of 2-2s followed a 1-1 draw.

3 out of 4

Mohamed Salah has hit three goals in four matches against Sassuolo, including one in his only game at the Olimpico against them.

4

The Neroverdi are unbeaten in four away games in Serie A. Their goalless draw at Crotone came on the back of three wins on the road. They have, however, failed to find the net in their last three.

4+3

Roma are unbeaten against Sassuolo in Serie A. The Giallorossi boast four victories and three draws from their seven previous meetings.

5

Alessandro Matri has struck five goals against Roma in Serie A, albeit none in his last seven meetings with the Giallorossi.

17

Roma have the longest current sequence without a draw in Serie A. The Giallorossi have won 13 and lost four of their last 17 top-flight matches.

10

Domenico Berardi hasn't scored in 10 league appearances for the first time in Serie A.

4,000

Roma's first trip to Sassuolo in Serie A on 30 March 2014 produced a milestone goal. Michel Bastos' strike in the Giallorossi's 2-0 victory at Mapei Stadium was the club's 4,000th goal in the top flight.