Juventus vs Sassuolo prediction 16.01.2024

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: Tuesday, 16th January 2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UTC / 20:45 CET
• Venue: Allianz Stadium (Turin)

Juventus experienced an unusual year where they were expected to secure 3rd place in Serie A and a Champions League berth. However, due to financial misconduct, they were penalized with a ten-point deduction, which led to a 7th place finish and a one-year ban from UEFA. Consequently, Juventus are concentrating solely on domestic competitions this year and are performing admirably. They hold the 2nd place in Serie A, trailing Inter by just two points. Despite Inter’s more impressive season, the gap is a mere two points. Furthermore, Juventus clinched a spot in the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals with a resounding 4:0 victory over Frosinone, and will face Lazio next.

Sassuolo is currently playing their 11th season in Serie A, where they have typically occupied the middle or lower sections of the league table. Their performance has notably declined in the past two seasons, a trend that appears to be continuing this season. At present, they sit 14th with 19 points, just five points clear of the relegation zone. Despite this, they are generally considered superior to the teams at the very bottom of the league, and it is not anticipated that they will be drawn into a relegation battle. In contrast to Juventus, Sassuolo did not manage to reach the Semi-Finals of the Coppa Italia, after being defeated 3:1 by Atalanta.

Juventus vs Sassuolo pick: Juventus to win and cover the -1 AH spread

Juventus is performing outstandingly this season, with only one loss in 21 games. The single loss was to their upcoming rival, Sassuolo, in a game where Juve played well but still suffered a 4:2 defeat. This gives the Old Lady a significant reason for a robust performance in the upcoming match. Recently, Juventus has been in excellent form, winning five consecutive games and scoring 15 goals &— an average of three per game. Furthermore, Juve boasts an undefeated record at home with an impressive 82% win rate.

Prior to their 1:0 victory against Fiorentina in the most recent round, Sassuolo had been experiencing a dreadful run, managing to secure only one point in six matches! They typically struggle with defense, having conceded 33 goals in 19 rounds (an average of 1.74 per game), making them the third weakest offensive team. Only the bottom two teams, Empoli and Salernitana, rank lower than them.

This season, Juventus has demonstrated impressive skills and, at Allianz Stadium, we are confident they should secure a victory over a struggling Sassuolo.