

Serie A
Sassuolo vs Empoli - Preview and Prediction
Get the latest previews, tips and predictions for the exciting Serie A match Sassuolo vs Empoli. Check out our expert analysis and see how the teams will perform.
Relegation Match
Prediction
Sassuolo
10%
Home
vs
Empoli
45%
Away
Performance
Sassuolo
11%
Home
vs
Empoli
89%
Away
Overview
In an upcoming Serie A clash, Sassuolo is set to host Empoli at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia. Both teams are hovering near the relegation zone, with Sassuolo sitting at 17th place with 20 points from 24 games, while Empoli is just a notch above in 16th place with 22 points from 25 matches. This encounter is crucial for both sides as they fight for survival in Italy's top flight.
Sassuolo
Sassuolo's recent form has been a cause for concern. With only 5 wins this season and a troubling sequence of results in their last five games (LDLLL), the team is desperate to turn things around. Their last outing ended in a disappointing 3-0 defeat away to Atalanta, where they failed to find the back of the net and conceded three times. Playing at home this time, Sassuolo will be looking to leverage their home advantage and improve upon their record of three wins against Empoli in their last five head-to-head encounters.
The team's goal difference stands at -16, indicating defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of cutting edge upfront. With the pressure mounting, Sassuolo will need to muster all their resilience and tactical acumen to secure much-needed points.
Empoli
Empoli heads into this match with a slightly more positive outlook compared to their hosts. Their recent form reads DWDDW, showing a level of consistency and an ability to grind out results. In their last fixture, they managed a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina, demonstrating grit to come back from a goal down.
With a goal difference of -19, Empoli has its own defensive issues to address but seems to have found a formula to avoid defeat in recent games. Their record against Sassuolo in the last five meetings has seen them win twice and lose thrice, suggesting that past encounters have been fairly evenly matched.
Despite playing away from their home ground, Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena, Empoli will be looking to exploit any weaknesses in the Sassuolo side and edge further away from the relegation zone.
Head 2 Head
Last 5 Statistics
Sassuolo
vs
Empoli
Avg. Ball Possession %
Avg. Pass %
Total Shots
Total Passes
Head 2 Head
Last 5 Games
Sassuolo
vs
Empoli
3
Wins
0
Draws
2
Wins
4
3
2
1
1
2
0
1
5
1
Prediction
The prediction for this match favors Empoli as the winner. This forecast is likely based on current form and past performances against each other. While both teams have struggled this season, Empoli's recent uptick in form could give them the psychological edge going into this encounter.
However, with Sassuolo playing at home and both teams being so close on the league table, it's expected to be a tightly contested match where fine margins could decide the outcome. Fans can anticipate a battle filled with intensity as both sides aim to secure vital points in their quest for Serie A survival.