Juventus - Sassuolo

Regular Season - 20
Kickoff: 2024-01-16 18:45

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Juventus - Sassuolo Predictions

Prediction: Juventus or draw
Best odds: 1.11

As the Serie A season heats up, all eyes turn to the Allianz Stadium in Torino where Juventus, currently sitting in a comfortable second place, is set to face off against a struggling Sassuolo on a chilly Tuesday evening. With the league's dynamics constantly shifting, predictions are more intriguing than ever, leaving fans and analysts alike pondering the possible outcomes of this clash.

Key Players

Juventus boasts a squad brimming with talent, and among the standout figures is Fabio Miretti, a dynamic midfielder whose vision and passing ability have been crucial for the team's build-up play. With a rating of 6.65, Miretti has managed to carve out key passes 12 times, despite scoring just once this season.

Upfront, Kenan Yıldız is a promising attacker with a 6.73 rating. Although his goal tally stands at one, his potential is evident, and he could be a game-changer with more opportunities on target.

Defensively, Andrea Cambiaso has been a rock with a 6.82 rating. His contribution is not limited to defending; he has also provided two assists, proving his worth on both ends of the pitch.

Sassuolo, on the other hand, has its gems despite the team's precarious position. Nedim Bajrami, a midfielder with a 6.76 rating, has shown glimpses of brilliance and is a threat from distance with six shots on target.

In the backline, Martin Erlić stands out with a 6.88 rating, showing consistency in his defensive duties and even chipping in with a goal.

Lastly, Kristian Thorstvedt, another midfielder, has been the most prolific of the trio, scoring three times and boasting the highest rating of 6.89. His 17 key passes indicate his ability to unlock defenses, which could be pivotal against a strong Juventus backline.

Recent Form

Juventus comes into the match in formidable form, with their last five games reading WWDWW. Their ability to grind out results has been impressive, and with a total of 43 points, they are a force to be reckoned with at home, having not lost a single game at the Allianz Stadium this season.

Conversely, Sassuolo's form has been worrying, with their last five outings resulting in LLDLL. Sitting at 16th in the table with 16 points, they are in dire need of a positive result to steer clear of the relegation battle.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two teams offers a glimmer of hope for Sassuolo. They secured a victory in their last meeting on September 23, 2023, with an unexpected 4-2 win and also triumphed 1-0 in the matchup before that on April 16, 2023. However, Juventus dominated the encounter on August 15, 2022, with a convincing 3-0 victory.

Prediction

Given the current form of both teams and the historical context, this match might be closer than the standings suggest. Juventus, with their strong home record and the presence of key players like Fabio Miretti and Andrea Cambiaso, are likely to control the game's tempo. However, Sassuolo has proven they can be a thorn in the side for the Old Lady, with players like Kristian Thorstvedt capable of causing upsets.

The prediction for this match is a hard-fought contest, with Juventus having the edge due to their superior form and home advantage. Expect a strategic battle, with Juventus potentially securing a narrow victory, but do not discount the possibility of Sassuolo snatching a point if they can replicate their previous performances against the Turin giants.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

76%
24%

Attacking Potential

58%
42%

Defensive Potential

70%
30%

Poisson Distribution

78%
22%

Stregth H2H

60%
40%

Goals H2H

56%
44%

Wins the game

66%
34%

Juventus - Sassuolo Head to Head

Serie A standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Inter players, news and schedule Inter 30 25 4 1 73 14 59 79
2 AC Milan players, news and schedule AC Milan 31 21 5 5 60 34 26 68
3 Juventus players, news and schedule Juventus 30 17 8 5 44 24 20 59
4 Bologna players, news and schedule Bologna 31 16 10 5 45 25 20 58
5 AS Roma players, news and schedule AS Roma 31 16 7 8 56 35 21 55
6 Atalanta players, news and schedule Atalanta 29 15 5 9 54 32 22 50
7 Napoli players, news and schedule Napoli 31 13 9 9 48 38 10 48
8 Lazio players, news and schedule Lazio 31 14 4 13 37 34 3 46
9 Torino players, news and schedule Torino 31 11 11 9 31 29 2 44
10 Fiorentina players, news and schedule Fiorentina 29 12 7 10 42 34 8 43
11 Monza players, news and schedule Monza 31 11 9 11 34 41 -7 42
12 Genoa players, news and schedule Genoa 30 8 11 11 32 37 -5 35
13 Lecce players, news and schedule Lecce 31 6 11 14 26 48 -22 29
14 Udinese players, news and schedule Udinese 30 4 16 10 29 45 -16 28
15 Empoli players, news and schedule Empoli 31 7 7 17 25 47 -22 28
16 Verona players, news and schedule Verona 30 6 9 15 27 40 -13 27
17 Cagliari players, news and schedule Cagliari 30 6 9 15 30 51 -21 27
18 Frosinone players, news and schedule Frosinone 31 6 8 17 38 61 -23 26
19 Sassuolo players, news and schedule Sassuolo 31 6 7 18 36 59 -23 25
20 Salernitana players, news and schedule Salernitana 31 2 9 20 25 64 -39 15