Sassuolo vs Genoa - Preview and Prediction

Overview

In an upcoming Serie A clash, Sassuolo is set to host Genoa at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore. Both teams are neck and neck in the league standings, with each having accumulated 16 points from 16 games. This match promises to be a tightly contested affair as both sides look to climb up from the lower half of the table. The fixture is scheduled for Friday, with the exact date and referee details yet to be confirmed.

Sassuolo

Sassuolo, currently positioned at 15th in the league, will have the advantage of playing at their home ground, the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore. Their recent form has been a mixed bag with a record of one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. The team's last outing ended in a 2-2 draw against Udinese, showcasing their resilience to come back from a halftime deficit.

The team has managed to score four wins this season but has also suffered eight losses, indicating some inconsistency in their performances. With a negative goal difference of -6, Sassuolo will be looking to tighten up their defense while continuing to find the back of the net. Historically, they have had the upper hand against Genoa, winning three and drawing two of their last encounters.

Genoa

Genoa sits just one place above Sassuolo in the league table at 14th, separated only by a slightly better goal difference of -5. Like their opponents, they have won four games, drawn four, and lost eight this season. Their form coming into this match is similar to Sassuolo's with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five games.

In their most recent match, Genoa played out a 1-1 draw with Juventus at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris. Despite not being able to secure all three points, earning a draw against a team like Juventus could be seen as a positive result and may give them confidence going into their next match.

However, Genoa's recent history against Sassuolo does not bode well for them; they have not managed to secure a win in their last five meetings with three losses and two draws.

Prediction

The prediction for this match favors Sassuolo as the winner. Playing at home could give them an edge over Genoa, who will have to overcome both an away disadvantage and an unfavorable historical record against Sassuolo. Both teams share identical records this season in terms of points gathered and games won or lost, which suggests that the match could be closely contested.

However, given Sassuolo's home advantage and past dominance over Genoa in head-to-head matchups, they are tipped as the likely victors for this encounter. Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams vie for crucial points to distance themselves from the relegation zone.

Please note that football is unpredictable and while predictions are made based on available data and past performances, the actual outcome can always differ from forecasts.