Match Overview
In this upcoming Serie A clash, Sassuolo will be hosting Genoa at the MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore. The match is scheduled to take place on December 22, 2023, at 17:30 GMT. Both teams will be looking for a victory to improve their position in the league standings. According to the odds, Sassuolo is considered the slight favorite with odds of 2.27 for a win, while the odds for a draw are set at 3.54 and Genoa’s chances of winning are valued at 3.42.
Historical Face-Off
Sassuolo and Genoa have faced each other multiple times in recent years, with some exciting encounters between them. Looking back at their previous meetings, we can observe that these two teams have been evenly matched on most occasions.
Their most recent encounter took place on June 1st, 2022, in Serie A when they played out a thrilling 1-1 draw. Prior to that match, they had met on October 17th, 2021, which also ended in a deadlock with a scoreline of 2-2.
When it comes to goal statistics in their head-to-head clashes over the years, there has often been an abundance of goals scored by both teams. It’s worth noting that three or more goals have been scored in four out of their last five meetings.
Taking into account their historical face-offs and goal-scoring tendencies against each other, we can expect an entertaining contest filled with attacking football.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Sassuolo has had mixed results recently across different competitions. In their last six matches in all competitions, they have managed to secure only one victory while suffering three defeats and settling for two draws.
In Serie A, their performance has been underwhelming, with the team currently occupying the 15th position in the league standings. Out of their 16 matches played so far, they have won four, drawn four, and lost eight.
At home, Sassuolo’s form has been slightly better compared to their overall performance. In eight matches played at the MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore, they have won two, drawn two, and lost four.
Their most recent match was against Udinese in Serie A on December 17th. The game ended in a 2-2 draw with Domenico Berardi scoring both goals for Sassuolo in the 75th and 88th minutes.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Genoa’s recent performances have also been inconsistent. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have managed just one victory while suffering three defeats and settling for two draws.
In Serie A, Genoa currently sits in the 14th position with results that mirror those of Sassuolo – four wins, four draws, and eight losses out of their 16 matches played.
However, when it comes to away games specifically, Genoa has struggled more. Out of their eight away matches so far this season in Serie A competition, they have only managed to win one and draw one while losing six.
In their most recent match against Juventus on December 15th in Serie A competition at home ground Stadio Luigi Ferraris ended as a hard-fought draw with a scoreline of 1-1. Albert Guðmundsson scored the goal for Genoa in the 48th minute.
Key Players Spotlight
One player to watch from Sassuolo is Domenico Berardi. The attacker has been a consistent performer for his team this season and leads them in goal-scoring with nine goals in 14 appearances. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Sassuolo’s chances in this match.
For Genoa, Albert Guðmundsson has been a standout player. The attacker has scored eight goals in 16 matches and has proven to be a reliable source of goals for his team. His presence in the attacking line will pose a threat to Sassuolo’s defense.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing the recent form and statistics of both teams, it is evident that both Sassuolo and Genoa have struggled to consistently produce positive results. They are currently positioned close to each other in the league standings, highlighting their similar levels of performance.
Sassuolo has shown some promise at home with two wins out of their eight matches played, while Genoa has struggled on their travels with just one win from eight away games.
Both teams have had difficulties defensively, conceding an average of more than one goal per game. However, they have also displayed attacking prowess, with Sassuolo scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game and Genoa averaging one goal per game.
Match Prediction: Sassuolo 2 – 1 Genoa
Based on the analysis provided above, it is expected that Sassuolo will come out on top in this encounter against Genoa. Despite their recent struggles, Sassuolo has shown more consistency at home compared to Genoa’s poor away form.
Considering Domenico Berardi’s impressive goal-scoring record and Sassuolo’s slight advantage as the home team, we predict a final scoreline of:
Sassuolo 2 – 1 Genoa
