Salernitana - Sassuolo

Regular Season - 31
Kickoff: 2024-04-05 09:45

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Salernitana - Sassuolo Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Sassuolo
Best odds: 1.51

In a crucial Serie A encounter that could significantly impact the relegation battle, bottom-placed Salernitana hosts Sassuolo at Stadio Arechi this Sunday. With both teams desperate for points, predictions suggest a slight edge for the visitors, but in the unpredictable world of football, anything can happen.

Key Players: Salernitana Salernitana will be relying on their attacking force to break through Sassuolo's defense. Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, with a rating of 6.50, has shown he can be a threat upfront, managing 2 shots on target from 5 attempts and scoring once this season. Alongside him, Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, with a rating of 6.58, has notched up 7 shots on target and contributed an assist. Lastly, Loum Tchaouna has been instrumental, with a rating of 6.62, providing 3 assists and a goal, proving his capability to create and convert chances.

Key Players: Sassuolo For Sassuolo, Cristian Volpato stands out in the midfield with a 6.68 rating, creating opportunities with 13 key passes this season. His midfield partner, Nedim Bajrami, has been equally vital with a rating of 6.70, contributing an assist and finding the net once. In defense, Martin Erlić, with a solid rating of 6.76, has been a pillar at the back, and his ability to chip in with goals could come in handy.

Recent Form

Salernitana's recent form has been concerning, with a string of losses and a solitary draw in their last five games, leaving them at the foot of the table. Their inability to secure points at home could be a significant factor, winning only once in 14 games. Sassuolo, although slightly better off, hasn't fared much better, with an identical record in their last five outings. Both teams have struggled to find consistency, making this matchup a critical juncture in their season.

Head-to-Head History

Looking at the head-to-head record, the last encounter between these two sides ended in a 2-2 draw on November 10, 2023, hinting at a closely contested battle. However, Salernitana managed a 3-0 victory in their previous home game against Sassuolo on April 22, 2023, while Sassuolo had a resounding 5-0 win back on October 2, 2022. This mixed history suggests that either team could take the upper hand on match day.

Prediction

The predictions are leaning towards Sassuolo, with a "double chance" of a win or draw being the advised bet. The statistics support this, giving Sassuolo a 60.5% overall chance of coming away with points, compared to Salernitana's 39.5%. The form guide indicates Sassuolo is performing better away from home, and their attacking prowess, led by Volpato and Bajrami, might be too much for Salernitana's defense to handle.

On the other hand, Salernitana will be hoping that their key attackers, particularly Nwankwo and Ikwuemesi, can exploit any weaknesses in Sassuolo's backline. Nevertheless, with Salernitana's poor home record and Sassuolo's slightly better form and head-to-head advantage, the prediction leans towards an away victory or a draw.

In conclusion, while both teams will fight tooth and nail to avoid the drop, Sassuolo's slight edge in form and the head-to-head record might just tip the scales in their favor. Expect a tense match where every chance could be the difference between Serie A survival and relegation.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

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80%

Attacking Potential

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50%

Defensive Potential

45%
55%

Poisson Distribution

42%
58%

Stregth H2H

38%
62%

Goals H2H

41%
59%

Wins the game

39%
61%

Salernitana - 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