Napoli vs. Sassuolo preview: Team news, prediction, date, and how to watch Serie A on DAZN

The second half of the season is well underway in Serie A, and the intensity is dialling up, with one team threatening to break away from the rest at the top, while at the other end, the fight is on between the bottom three. 

DAZN is showing 380 live games across the 2025-26 campaign, and matchday 21 sees Napoli looking to make up ground at the top as they welcome Sassuolo. 

After showing their championship credentials by coming back to draw with Inter on Sunday, Napoli were surprisingly held to a goalless draw at home to Parma in midweek, which means they are now six points behind in the title race. 

Antonio Conte's squad has been stretched through injuries, and the team is starting to feel the loss of those key names who are long-term absentees. 

They are back in Naples on Saturday, when they host Sassuolo, who are on a dismal run and without a win in their last five, having suffered defeat to Roma last time out. 

DAZN News has all the information ahead of Napoli vs Sassuolo.

Napoli vs Sassuolo kick-off, date, venue

Napoli vs Sassuolo will take place at 5pm GMT on Saturday, January 17, in Serie A. 

• Date: Wednesday, January 14
• Kick-off: 5pm GMT / 12pm ET / 9am PT 

The match will be played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples. 

Napoli vs Sassuolo team news

Napoli

It's a third game in a week for Antonio Conte, and he'll once again look to shuffle his pack. David Neres could be brought back in, while Juan is available again after suspension. 

Previous XI:  Milenkovic-Savic, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Di Lorenzo, Mazzocchi, Olivera, McTominay, Lobotka, Politano, Lang, Hojlund (vs Parma January 14) 

Sassuolo

Fabio Grosso is only without Kiristian Thorstvedt for the trip to Naples, so could look to field the same side that lost in Rome last weekend. 

Previous XI: Muric, Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig, Lipani, Matic, Kone, Lauriente, Fadera, Pinamonti (vs Roma, January 10) 

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Napoli vs Sassuolo prediction

Napoli can not afford to drop more points in their title defence, but it's another game in a busy week for the champions, and they have the Champions League to come next. It could give Sassuolo a glimmer of hope in nicking a point.  

Prediction: Napoli 1-1 Sassuolo

How to watch Serie A on DAZN? 

DAZN brings fans closer to the action with live coverage of all 10 matches per round, delivering world-class Italian football to more fans in more ways in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Canada, and the US (Spanish-language only).

You can watch Serie A games via the DAZN App, available on smart TVs, phones, tablets, streaming devices, games consoles and web browsers.

If you do not have the App yet, follow these instructions...

• Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
• On a laptop or PC, visit www.DAZN.com/home
• Select 'Get started' or 'log in'
• Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google or Facebook options
• You then have access to all of DAZN's free content, including the Matchroom boxing channel and FIFA+
• Then find our Serie A page and click 'buy now'

How much does it cost to watch Serie A on DAZN?

UK Italian football fans can purchase a dedicated Serie A subscription to get all 380 games of the 2025-26 season live.

U.S. and Canadian customers get Serie A as part of their regular DAZN subscription.

For more information and to sign up, head here now.

  

What else do you get with a DAZN account?

In addition to live coverage, DAZN has highlights for the Serie A Championship, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana worldwide – excluding Italy, the Republic of San Marino, Vatican City, and the MENA region.  

Highlights will be available at least one hour after the final whistle.

Having a DAZN account also gets you access to action across the UEFA Women's Champions League, NFL, PDC Darts, LIV Golf, Super League Basketball and Saudi Pro League**.

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