The first forward pass should shape this match. Frosinone seek quick attacks through pressure and wide combinations, while Sassuolo have shown a way out through a dropping striker and runners from midfield. The space behind the home pressure gives the visiting wingers a clear area to attack.
Frosinone's Ghedjemis-to-Schmid combination produced a cutback for Calo against Como, and Kvernadze added a counterattacking route. That win also required saves, a goal-line clearance and help from the woodwork. Against Napoli, the wide supply continued but seventeen attempts produced only one shot on target.
Sassuolo's answer runs through Matic and Esposito. At Monza, Esposito dropped to connect play and Thorstvedt advanced into the space ahead, helping turn early pressure into actual chances. Berardi and Lauriente retain the ability to attack either channel, while Bowie and Thorstvedt supplied close-range attempts after coming on against Milan.
Leysen's injury changes the defence, but Odenthal already played most of the Milan match alongside Caleta-Car. Aquilani has also rejected moving Matic permanently into the back line, preserving the midfield organiser. Frosinone have Birligea back in the squad, with reports pointing toward a bench role as he works back toward his best condition.
I expect the early pressing contest to give way to opportunities for Sassuolo to connect inside and release their wingers beyond the first wave. Their demonstrated escape route meets a home side that has allowed substantial access to its box, even when getting a positive result. That's why I'm siding with Sassuolo, with the draw protected.
