Sassuolo
- Sassuolo and Bologna F.C. enter Sunday’s Serie A matchup with very similar records, but the visitors from Bologna are just one place above the Neroverdi with 39 points from 28 games, while Sassuolo have 38 points.
- Fabio Grosso’s side have won three and lost two of their last five, including consecutive home wins against Hellas Verona and Atalanta.
Bologna F.C.
- Bologna F.C. will try to dictate the pace in Sunday’s matchup and they have done a good job of getting the ball forward and making runs into the box without leaving too much space behind.
- They have conceded an average of just 1.29 goals per away game in Serie A, where their record is six wins, four draws and four defeats.
Head-to-Head
- Bologna F.C. have won four of their last five Serie A matches, including their last two away.
- Bologna F.C. have not lost to Sassuolo in Serie A in their last three attempts (W1, D2).
Key Players
- Armand Lauriente has been a major factor in their recent surge, creating four assists in their last five, but Domenico Berardi, with seven goals in 18 Serie A appearances this season, is still the most likely scorer for the home team.
- Bologna’s top scorer is Riccardo Orsolini, who has seven goals in 26 Serie A games, and he can find the net whenever Bologna F.C. are in the attacking third.
Betting Insights
Grosso’s team, who have failed to beat Bologna F.C. in their last two home attempts, have scored an average of 1.21 goals per home game in Serie A and conceded 1.43 , so take the away win at 2.62 , Over 2.5 goals at 2.0 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.75 .
Prediction
The visitors have the edge in this contest and should be able to edge a lively game in which both teams can score, with Over 2.5 goals looking like a decent bet.
