Sassuolo - Genoa

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87'		1 - 2	Goal	C. Ekuban
64'		1 - 1	Penalty	A. Guðmundsson
28'		1 - 0	Goal	A. Pinamonti	A. Laurienté (Assist)

39'		G. Ferrari	Holding
22'		A. Laurienté	Roughing
13'		M. Bani	Roughing
12'		M. Bani	Roughing

90'			In:	R. Malinovskyi	Out:	A. Vogliacco
84'			In:	A. Pinamonti	Out:	S. Mulattieri
83'			In:	A. Pinamonti	Out:	S. Mulattieri
74'			In:	M. Badelj	Out:	K. Strootman
60'			In:	M. Bani	Out:	M. Thorsby
60'			In:	J. Vásquez	Out:	Aarón Martín
60'			In:	K. Thorstvedt	Out:	C. Volpato
60'			In:	Samu Castillejo	Out:	N. Bajrami
46'			In:	G. Ferrari	Out:	Ruan Tressoldi

Sassuolo - Genoa Predictions

Prediction: Sassuolo or draw

Best odds: 1.37

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As the Serie A season progresses, the clash between Sassuolo and Genoa is shaping up to be a fascinating encounter, with predictions hinting at a potential edge for the home side. The upcoming match scheduled for December 22nd at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia promises to be a pivotal battle for both teams as they fight to climb away from the lower reaches of the league table.

Key Players - Sassuolo

Sassuolo will be relying heavily on their midfield maestro, Nedim Bajrami, whose performances have been solid with a rating of 6.83. Bajrami has managed to take 11 shots, 5 of which were on target, and has contributed one goal so far. His creative influence is evident from the 155 passes and 9 key passes he has completed, making him a player to watch.

In the heart of the midfield, Abdoulrahmane Harroui has also been a standout performer for Sassuolo. With a rating of 6.87, Harroui has notched up 2 goals from 6 shots, showcasing his ability to make decisive contributions from the midfield.

Leading the attack, Andrea Pinamonti has been the focal point of Sassuolo's offensive play. With a team-high 5 goals from 17 shots and a rating of 6.89, Pinamonti's sharpshooting will be crucial if Sassuolo is to come out on top in this encounter.

Key Players - Genoa

Genoa's resilience in midfield is personified by Morten Thorsby, who has been a consistent performer with a rating of 6.64. Thorsby has managed to contribute one goal and one assist, demonstrating his all-around capabilities.

In the attacking department, Mateo Retegui stands out as Genoa's top threat. Retegui has found the back of the net 3 times from 10 shots and has also provided an assist. His rating of 6.89 reflects his importance to the team's offensive efforts.

Defensively, Mattia Bani has been a rock at the back for Genoa. With a rating of 6.89, Bani has contributed one goal and has been instrumental in building play from the back with 392 passes.

Recent Form

Both teams have had their struggles this season, with Sassuolo and Genoa sitting at 15th and 14th place respectively, each with 15 points. Sassuolo's recent form of 'LLWDL' suggests inconsistency, while Genoa's 'LDLWL' record also shows a team trying to find its rhythm.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head history between these two sides is not available for this preview, but the statistics provided indicate that Sassuolo has the upper hand when playing at home, with an 85% win rate over Genoa in their past encounters.

Prediction

The predictions lean towards a Sassuolo advantage, with a "double chance" of a win or draw for the home team. The statistical analysis gives Sassuolo a 61.7% chance of securing points, compared to Genoa's 38.3%. The form and attacking prowess of key players like Andrea Pinamonti for Sassuolo and Mateo Retegui for Genoa will be critical, but the overall balance of the teams suggests that Sassuolo has the edge in this matchup.

Considering the recent form, key player performances, and statistical predictions, the final expectation is for Sassuolo to either win or secure a draw. With both teams battling for every point, this Serie A fixture is set to be a closely contested affair.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

50%

50%

Attacking Potential

71%

29%

Defensive Potential

31%

69%

Poisson Distribution

59%

41%

Stregth H2H

85%

15%

Goals H2H

71%

29%

Wins the game

61%

39%

Sassuolo - Genoa Head to Head

11/05	Genoa	-	Sassuolo
22/12	Sassuolo	1 - 2	Genoa

Serie A standings

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