Sassuolo - Udinese

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44'		1 - 1	Goal	F. Thauvin	R. Pereyra (Assist)
41'		1 - 0	Goal	G. Defrel	Matheus Henrique (Assist)

40'		J. Doig	Tripping
25'		J. Bijol	Tripping
16'		L. Lucca

89'			In:	F. Thauvin	Out:	K. Ehizibue
89'			In:	L. Lucca	Out:	I. Success
80'			In:	Matheus Henrique	Out:	Samu Castillejo
79'			In:	G. Defrel	Out:	N. Bajrami
78'			In:	S. Lovrić	Out:	Oier Zarraga
72'			In:	U. Račić	Out:	D. Boloca

Sassuolo - Udinese Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Udinese

Best odds: 1.45

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As the Serie A league season intensifies, a crucial match-up looms on the horizon, with Sassuolo hosting Udinese at the MAPEI Stadium on a crisp Saturday. Both teams are entrenched in a battle to avoid the drop, making this encounter a potentially season-defining clash. With predictions on a knife-edge, fans and analysts alike are holding their breath for what could be a pivotal moment in the relegation scrap.

Key Players to Watch

For Sassuolo, the spotlight falls on Cristian Volpato, a midfielder whose vision and ability to create chances have been a silver lining in a challenging campaign. With a rating of 6.68, Volpato's knack for key passes, totaling 13 so far, could be decisive in unlocking Udinese's defense.

Alongside Volpato, Nedim Bajrami has shown flashes of brilliance. With a rating of 6.70, his 17 shots and a contribution of 1 assist underscore his potential as a game-changer. Defensively, Martin Erlić stands tall with a rating of 6.76, and his ability to read the game will be crucial in thwarting the Udinese attack.

Udinese brings its own set of aces, including Oier Zarraga Egaña, a midfielder whose presence has been felt despite a modest rating of 6.53. His partner in the midfield, Martín Ismael Payero, with a rating of 6.71, has shown he can be a threat with his 18 shots and a key assist to his name. The most influential figure for Udinese might be Roberto Maximiliano Pereyra, whose rating of 6.76 and tally of 3 goals and 2 assists make him the one to watch.

Recent Form

Sassuolo's recent form reads like a cry for help, with a string of 'LLLDL' indicating a team desperately searching for a turnaround. Sitting at 18th with just 20 points, their survival instincts must kick in. Udinese, only slightly better off with 'LDWDL', holds the 15th spot with 23 points. The thin margin separating them from their hosts suggests a tight contest is on the cards.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head encounters tell a story of parity and shared spoils. The last two matches between these sides ended in 2-2 draws, on 2023-12-17 and 2023-02-12, suggesting a closely matched rivalry. However, Udinese will draw confidence from their 3-1 victory at Sassuolo's home ground on 2022-09-11, which could play a psychological advantage.

Prediction

As the stage is set for this enthralling encounter, the lack of clear predictions speaks volumes about the unpredictable nature of this match. Both teams are in dire need of points, and with the relegation zone's breath on their necks, a draw does little to serve either side's ambitions.

Sassuolo will lean heavily on the creative impetus of Cristian Volpato and Nedim Bajrami, hoping their midfield can dictate the pace and provide the service for a much-needed victory. Meanwhile, Udinese will look to Roberto Maximiliano Pereyra to inspire a performance that distances them from the drop zone.

Given the high stakes and recent form, this match could be defined by moments of individual brilliance or errors under pressure. With both teams showing a penchant for draws, particularly against each other, another stalemate could be on the cards. However, with the desperation for a win being potentially the catalyst for risk-taking, we might just see a narrow victory for one side.

In the end, the prediction leans towards a hard-fought draw, with both Sassuolo and Udinese sharing the spoils in a 1-1 tie, leaving their Serie A survival hopes hanging in the balance for another week.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

38%

63%

Attacking Potential

50%

50%

Defensive Potential

39%

61%

Poisson Distribution

53%

47%

Stregth H2H

25%

75%

Goals H2H

42%

58%

Wins the game

41%

59%

Sassuolo - Udinese Head to Head

01/04	Sassuolo	1 - 1	Udinese
17/12	Udinese	2 - 2	Sassuolo
12/02	Udinese	2 - 2	Sassuolo
11/09	Sassuolo	1 - 3	Udinese

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