Sassuolo – Empoli Prediction & Picks (21.09.2018)

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Sassuolo – Empoli SOCCER PICKS

Sassuolo and Empoli meet at Stadio Città del Tricolore, in a match for the 5th round of Serie A. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has 3 wins in the last 3 matches. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium was on 12-04-2016, in a match for Serie A that ended in the victory of Sassuolo by (3-0). The goals of the match were scored by L. Pellegrini (22 ‘), F. Ricci (36’) and A. Ragusa (53 ‘) for Sassuolo. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Sassuolo:

The home team is currently in the 3 rd position, with 7 points won, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Genoa, by (5-3). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Juventus, by (2-1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with 15 goals scored and 28 conceded; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 22 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Sassuolo won 7, tied 2 and lost 1. The team allowed goals in 3 of the last 4 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but its attack has scored regularly, since they have always scored at least one goal in the last 4 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 10 of the last 23 matches they played ended with Under 1,5 goals. In the last 4 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 5 of their 11 goals between minutes (31′-45 ‘).

Sassuolo enters this game unmotivated, after a defeat, 2-1, in the visit to the Juventus field. It is important to emphasize that the locals only record a defeat in this competition. The local team usually acts in a 4-3-3, favoring fast transitions and attacks through the wings: Berardi and Djuricic usually act on the wings of the team. In the midfield it is possible that Locatelli, Duncan and Bourabia act. The coach Roberto De Zerbi can count on all his players.

Empoli:

The away team is currently in the 16 th position, with 4 points won, after 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Chievo, by (0-0). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Lazio, by (0-1). This is a team that, oddly enough, was better outside than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss in away matches; against 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 away matches Empoli has won 5, tied 4 and lost 1.

The Empoli enters this unmotivated day, after a homemade snub, by 1-0, in the reception to Lazio. Like the rival of this game, the visiting club usually acts in a 4-3-3, using three high quality players in the most advanced line: Krun, Zajc and Caputo. It is important to note that the visitors present some offensive failures, having scored only 3 goals in 4 matches played. Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli can not count on Polvano and Pasqual, both injured.


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