Sassuolo vs Napoli Prediction 28.02.2024

• Competition: Italy &— Serie A
• Date: Wednesday, 28th, February 2024
• Kickoff: 17:00 UTC / 18.00 CET
• Venue: Mapei Stadium — Citta del Tricolore (Reggio Emilia)

Sassuolo, currently threatened with relegation, is hoping for a fresh start under a new helmsman as they aim to overcome their Serie A struggles. They face a struggling Napoli, the current Scudetto holders, at the Mapei Stadium on Wednesday.

Sassuolo vs Napoli Betting Tips: Napoli to Win

The club found it difficult to let go of Alessio Dionisi after 969 days. However, the team’s continuous decline week after week became unbearable. As a result, they decided to assign Emiliano Bigica, the youth team manager, as a temporary replacement in hopes of a turnaround while on the brink of relegation.

The 50-year-old caretaker understands that he is assuming responsibility of the club during a precarious time. Sassuolo is currently just above the high-risk zone, their slightly superior goal difference being the only thing keeping them above third-from-bottom Verona. Additionally, their recent streak of poor results, which has left them stuck in a metaphorical swamp, is deeply troubling.

Since the beginning of December until now, the Neroverdi have only managed to accumulate five points. In their latest Serie A match, they managed to equalize Empoli’s lead twice, but ultimately suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat. This defeat marked their fifth loss in the last six top-tier matches.

The poor solidity of the backline is largely blamed for their dismal Serie A campaign. Sassuolo’s defense has been the third worst this term, with 48 goals allowed, only surpassed by Frosinone (55) and Salernitana (53). Their home return brings little relief, having won only one out of nine home matches.

Considering the defensive issues that the black and green brigade is facing, Napoli is likely eager to play, especially given their recent dominance over Sassuolo. They have defeated Sassuolo in their last four head-to-head matches, scoring an impressive 14 goals during those games. Two of those goals were scored in their 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture in August.

If the Neapolitan team can secure a fifth consecutive win, they will be warmly welcomed. They aim to put an end to their poor away performance that has been plaguing them since late November, during which they have had two draws and five losses. Meanwhile, their newly-appointed manager, Francesco Calzona, is eagerly anticipating his first victory in charge.

Holding the match in hand against Motta’s Bologna, who sit 12 points adrift and cling to the final Champions League ticket, the Partenopei are aware that anything less than putting maximum points on the board midweek could be a fatal blow to their top-four aspirations. On the contrary, we hope that Osimhen and co will find a way to get all three points and revive European hopes against decrepit Sassuolo.