Pisa (home)
- Pisa have failed to win any of their last 5 Serie A matches (D3, L2).
- Pisa have had a tough time of things in their first Serie A season in decades, but have they finally hit the bottom of their learning curve?
- The Neroazzurri have taken just one point from their last two matches, with a 1-1 draw at home to Atalanta preceding a 6-2 loss at Inter last time out.
- Gilardino’s men have certainly become more compact, with their back three or four compact and organised, while their ball progression and verticality in possession has improved under the former Italian international.
- However, they are bottom of Serie A with just 14 points from 22 games, and their home record in the top tier is poor (W1, D4, L6).
Sassuolo (away)
- Sassuolo have failed to win any of their last two away games.
- The former Italy international took the reigns in June 2024 and has overseen a steady mid-table season, with the Neroverdi sat 11th after 22 rounds.
- Grosso has favoured a 4-3-3 system which has allowed his side to play with width and pace, but they are also proactive in the press and have looked to exploit the flanks.
- The Neroverdi’s away record in the Serie A is W3, D3, L5.
Head-to-Head
Sassuolo failed to win on their last trip to Pisa, but a close, cagey 2-2 draw between the sides at the Mapei Stadium two months ago in Serie A suggests both sides will find the net in this one.
Key Players
- Pisa
- Pisa’s best attacking option is Stefano Moreo, who has scored five Serie A goals - more than any other player in their squad.
- Sassuolo
- Sassuolo have an in-form scorer in Andrea Pinamonti, who has netted four times in 21 Serie A appearances this season.
Betting Insights
- The Neroverdi’s away record in the Serie A is W3, D3, L5, which suggests they’re favourites at 2.52, while Pisa are listed at 2.88 and the draw is at 3.1.
- Under 2.5 goals looks a winner at 1.67, however, as Pisa have only scored twice at home in Serie A all season - an average of 0.18 per home game.
Prediction
Given Sassuolo’s higher position in the Serie A table, slightly better attacking output and Pisa’s poor home record, we’re going with the visitors here, albeit in what should be a close game.
