Sassuolo vs Juventus prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2023-09-22 16:00.
Not even a two-goal lead after 24 minutes proved enough for Sassuolo to seal their second Serie A (SA) win of the season as they lost to Frosinone 4-2 last time out (W1, L3). Coach Alessio Dionisi blamed their ’superficial’ approach as the Neroverdi conceded three times beyond the 69th minute which means that their three-point tally at this stage is their lowest since 2017/18.
Sassuolo have put in two varying home performances so far this season as they lost to Atalanta 2-0, but then celebrated the return of captain Domenico Berardi to the squad by beating Verona 3-1, a match in which the fan favorite netted an impressive double. That was the Neroverdi’s only home league victory from their last five attempts though, a record that needs further improvement if they want to do better than their 13th-placed finish last campaign (D1, L3).
A convincing 3-1 win over Lazio in their last match raised the hopes of Juventus fans for a possible run at the title this season after an unbeaten start in SA (W3, D1). According to coach Massimiliano Allegri, the Old Lady’s target is simply to earn 76 points this time around as that ‘should be enough for the top four’ and a return to the Champions League.
The visitors remain perfect on the road this season, winning both of their away matches ’to-nil’ and will now target taking victory from their opening three away outings without conceding for the first time since 2014. They’ve conceded in each of the last four H2Hs held here though, but despite that, Juventus still hold a strong record across their last seven visits to Mapei Stadium (W5, D1, L1).
Players to watch: All of Andrea Pinamonti’s three SA goals this season have come in the opening 25 minutes, including his double last Sunday. Similarly, Federico Chiesa has scored in three of his four SA matches this term, netting twice in the opening half-hour in the process.
Hot stat: There’s been a first-half penalty in both of Juventus’ away league matches this term while Sassuolo’s last three outings also saw a penalty.