Sassuolo vs Empoli prediction 24.02.2024

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: Saturday, 24th February 2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CET
• Venue: Mapei Stadium — Città del Tricolore (Reggio Emilia)

In the past few years, Sassuolo has consistently occupied a mid-table position, comfortably away from the relegation zone. However, they are currently facing significant challenges this season, with their performance deteriorating as the season progresses. They currently occupy the 17th spot with a meager 20 points from 24 rounds, which puts them on par with Verona, a team in the relegation zone. Despite the general consensus that Sassuolo performs better than the teams at the bottom of the league, they are finding it difficult to secure wins and accumulate points.

Empoli had two relatively comparable seasons, finishing 14th with 41 and 43 points, comfortably clear of the relegation zone. However, this year, they appeared to be the main contenders for relegation for much of the season. Their fortunes improved significantly after they replaced their coach with Davide Nicola. Currently, the Blues are in 16th place with 22 points, just two points clear of the danger zone. Nonetheless, given their five-game undefeated streak, there are certainly reasons for optimism.

Sassuolo vs Empoli: Both teams to score

Sassuolo, ranking as the 10th best team in the league, averages 1.21 goals per game. Typically, their offensive play has been consistent in this and previous seasons, with scoring against any team in Serie A being a realistic outcome at home games. However, their defensive play presents a continual issue for the Black and Greens, evidenced by their single clean sheet in 24 rounds, equating to just 4%.

Under the new coach, Empoli has been performing excellently and has not suffered a loss in five matches. They have netted eight goals in these games, signifying a significant improvement. They have managed to average 1.6 goals per match under the new coach, a stark contrast from their previous average of 0.55 goals per game before Nicola’s arrival, which made them the league’s worst team. However, I am doubtful of their ability to maintain a clean sheet against a team with strong offensive capabilities when playing away.

In the last head-to-head (h2h) match in November, Sassuolo emerged victorious with a 4:3 score. Both teams have managed to score in five of the past six h2h matches. Given the history of these h2h games and the information above, we confidently suggest that betting on both teams to score is the most secure choice for this Serie A game.