Sassuolo vs Empoli Prediction & Tips
Sassuolo and Empoli face at MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore, in a match for the 11th round of the Serie A TIM. The record of recent head‑to‑heads favors the home team, which in the last 3 matches won 2 and lost 1. The last head‑to‑head between these two teams, on 31‑07‑2019, ended with Sassuolo winning by (1‑0 ). It is necessary to analyze with special attention the home/away condition, as Sassuolo presents different results at home and abroad.
Sassuolo Analysis
The home team is currently in the 13th position, with 11 points won, after 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Venezia, by (3‑1). In the last match, they won in an away match against Juventus, by (1‑2). Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in their stadium. For the championship, Sassuolo won 7 points out of a possible 15, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 5 matches they played at their stadium. They have conceded goals to their opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so they haven’t shown great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 10 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have only turned the score around 1 time.
Sassuolo enters this match after a victory, by 1-2, on the trip to Juventus, adding their second consecutive victory in this Italian championship: the team’s goals were signed by Davide Frattesi and Maxime López. The home team’s strength lies in the ability it demonstrates in conducting its offensive attacks through quick transitions. Right wing Domenico Berardi is the player responsible for putting the opposing defense in danger, and his greatest quality is the submission: he has 4 goals signed. Coach Alessio Dionisi will be without Pedro Obiang, Jeremie Boga and Filip Djuricic, all with physical problems.
Empoli analysis
After 4 wins and 6 losses, the visiting team is in the 10th position, having won 12 points. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Salernitana, by (2‑4). This is a team that maintains its performance when they play away from their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 9 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in their stadium. In the championship, Empoli won 9 points out of 12 possible, after 3 wins and 1 loss in the last 4 games they played as a visitor. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 10 matches for this competition, they have never been able to turn the score around in the 5 matches they have conceded the first goal.
Empoli enters this match with a 0-2 setback against Inter Milan, registering their third defeat in the last four matches played in this Serie A. Despite being a team that likes to play in their midfield, Empoli manages to come out very easily on the counterattack. Striker Andrea Pinamonti is the player responsible for putting the opposing defense in danger, and his greatest quality is the submission: he has 3 goals signed. Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli will be without the suspended Samuele Ricci, as well as Federico Di Francesco and Simone Romagnoli, both with physical problems.
Sassuolo – Empoli FREE TIPS
Sassuolo – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
