Match Details
The upcoming match between Sassuolo and Udinese is scheduled to take place on April 1, 2024, at the MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore. It is a Serie A fixture and the odds suggest a closely contested game, with Sassuolo being the slight underdogs at 2.91, while Udinese has odds of 2.57 for an away victory.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Sassuolo and Udinese have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounters, they have shown a tendency towards high-scoring matches, with both teams often finding the back of the net. However, their last meeting ended in a draw with a scoreline of 2-2.
Team Form: Sassuolo
Sassuolo has been struggling in recent matches across various competitions. They have only managed to secure one win out of their last six games and have conceded more goals than they have scored during this period. Their league position reflects their struggles as they currently sit in 19th place with just 23 points from 29 matches.
In their most recent match against AS Roma, Sassuolo suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 1-0. This loss further highlighted their offensive struggles as they failed to find the back of the net once again.
Team Form: Udinese
Udinese’s form has also been inconsistent in recent matches. They have managed just one victory in their last six games and have struggled defensively, conceding ten goals during this period.
However, they showed signs of improvement in their latest outing against Padova where they were involved in an entertaining match that ended in a narrow defeat for Udinese with a scoreline of 3-2.
Currently, Udinese sits in 14th place in the Serie A standings with 27 points from 29 matches. They will be looking to secure a positive result against Sassuolo to maintain their mid-table position.
Key Players
For Sassuolo, Domenico Berardi has been their standout performer this season. The attacker has contributed with nine goals and three assists so far, making him a key player for his team’s attacking threat. Another player to watch out for is Andrea Pinamonti, who has found the back of the net ten times this season.
Udinese will heavily rely on Lorenzo Lucca in their attacking play. The forward has scored eight goals and provided three assists, making him a significant threat to opposing defenses. Florian Thauvin is another player who can make an impact with his creativity and goal-scoring ability.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics, both teams have struggled defensively, conceding more goals than they would like. However, Udinese has shown slightly better defensive stability compared to Sassuolo.
In terms of offensive output, both teams have had their fair share of struggles but have managed to find the back of the net consistently enough throughout the season.
Prediction: Sassuolo 1 – 1 Udinese
Based on current form and historical data between these two teams, it is expected that they will continue their trend of high-scoring matches. However, considering their recent struggles in finding consistent form and securing victories, it is likely that they will cancel each other out and settle for a draw with a scoreline of 1-1.
