Serie A 2025-26: Verona-Sassuolo opens the 6th matchday, with Lazio-Torino and Juventus-Milan as highlights

The sixth matchday of Serie A 2025-26 gets underway on Friday, October 3, with the early kickoff between Hellas Verona and Sassuolo at Stadio Bentegodi (20:45 CET). Marco Zanetti’s Verona, coming off a spirited but losing effort against Roma, are still searching for their first win of the season after three draws. The Gialloblu sit on just 3 points—earned from stalemates with Udinese, Cremonese, and Juventus—and will look to capitalize on home advantage to turn their fortunes around. Sassuolo, led by Alessio Grosso, arrive on the back of a convincing win over Udinese and aim to solidify their 6-point tally, seeking their first away victory of the campaign. The match will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN and Sky Zona DAZN 1.

Probable lineups for Verona-Sassuolo

Verona are expected to line up in Zanetti’s signature 3-5-2 formation: Montipò in goal; a back three of Unai Núñez, Nelsson, and Valentini; a midfield pivot of Belghali, Serdar, Bernede, Gagliardini, and Bradarić; with Orban partnering a young striker up front. Sassuolo will likely deploy an offensive 4-3-3: Muric in goal; a defense of Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemović, and Doig; a midfield trio of Wranckx, Matić, and Koné; and an attacking trident of Berardi, Pinamonti, and Laurienté.

Full Serie A Matchday 6 schedule

After the opening fixture, Saturday’s slate features key matches like Lazio-Torino at 15:00, with the Biancocelesti seeking to build on a dominant 3-0 win over Genoa. Later, Inter-Cremonese (18:00) and Atalanta-Como (20:45) take center stage. Sunday’s highlights include Fiorentina-Roma, Napoli-Genoa, and—above all—the blockbuster Juventus-Milan (20:45) to close the round. The table sees Milan atop on 12 points, level with Napoli and Roma, followed closely by Juventus (11) and Inter/Atalanta (9).

Lazio-Torino: Saturday’s afternoon showdown

On Saturday, October 4, at the Olimpico, Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio host Luciano Baroni’s Torino in a high-stakes clash—especially for the struggling Granata. Sarri will contend with key absences but relies on the Dia-Castellanos strike partnership and the flanks of Cancellieri and Zaccagni. Torino, meanwhile, bank on Simeone and Ngonge up front to snatch precious points and climb out of the relegation zone.

Juventus-Milan: The marquee clash to close the round

The headliner of Matchday 6 is Juventus vs. Milan, set for Sunday, October 5 (20:45 CET). The sides enter level on points but with contrasting momentum: the Bianconeri are desperate to end their draw streak and secure a first league win, while the Rssoneri aim to extend their winning run and tighten their grip on top spot. A thriller in prospect, with major implications for the title race.

Serie A Femminile: Juventus begin title defense

The Serie A Women’s season kicks off officially on the weekend of October 4-5, following Juventus’s victory in the Serie A Women’s Cup over Roma. The reigning champions face stiff competition from Roma, Inter, Fiorentina, and Milan, all eager to dethrone them. The campaign opens Saturday with Sassuolo-Juventus, followed by other key fixtures, while Sunday features Como Women-Lazio and Genoa-Milan.