Cagliari vs Sassuolo prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2023-12-10 19:45.
Despite conceding early on and then suffering the fastest red card in Serie A (SA) this season when Antoine Makoumbou was given his marching orders in the 27th minute, Cagliari came close in the end to stealing a point against Lazio last time out. That said, a 1-0 defeat on that occasion extended the hosts’ current winless run to three (D1, L2) and leaves the SA newcomers stuck in the relegation zone ahead of this matchday.
After losing both of their prior two away days to tough opposition in Juventus and Lazio, Claudio Ranieri’s side will welcome a return home to Sardegna Arena at least, where they’re unbeaten in three successive outings (W2, D1). The arrival of Sassuolo for this latest outing could see that trend continue even further, as the Sardinian outfit remain unbeaten in all six league matches against sides that start this round tenth or lower (W2, D4) – losing their remaining eight against tougher opposition.
Sassuolo were on their way to a surprising victory over top-four contenders Roma until a red-card for central midfielder Daniel Boloca changed the game entirely last time out. The match eventually ended in a 2-1 defeat thanks to a late flurry from Jose Mourinho’s side, a result that in turn leaves Alessio Dionisi’s team sat just five points above the relegation spots heading into the weekend’s action.
Their fall has been orchestrated by a run of just one win across their last eight SA matches (D3, L4) and that form looks unlikely to change here with star man Domenico Berardi also missing due to a ban. Worryingly for the visitors, he’s the player who scored their winning goals in their only two away wins against Inter and Empoli this season (W2, D1, L3).
Players to watch: With three SA goals, Zito Luvumbo remains Cagliari’s top league scorer, with all three serving as match openers. Sassuolo’s Matheus Henrique has been the centre of attention lately, scoring twice and picking up two yellow cards in his last two appearances.
Hot stat: Both Cagliari and Sassuolo’s matches have witnessed 11 goals scored beyond the 76th minute – one of the league's highest figures.