Sassuolo
- Sassuolo are a solid mid-table team in Serie A, eighth after 11 games with 16 points.
- Fabio Grosso has brought his 4-3-3 system to the Mapei Stadium, deploying his full-backs high up the pitch and making his team press aggressively.
- The Sassuolo vs Pisa betting tips suggest that despite losing their last two home games, including a 1-2 defeat to Genoa, Sassuolo remain a threat.
- Sassuolo bounced back with a 3-0 away win over Atalanta last time out.
Pisa
- Pisa’s return to Serie A after decades in the wilderness has not been the greatest to this point, with Alberto Gilardino’s side languishing in 16th place with just nine points after 11 games.
- The Neroazzurri have shown some resilience in recent weeks, grinding out results in a run of four draws and a win from their last five games.
- Pisa drew 2-2 at Torino in their most recent away game before beating Cremonese 1-0 at home last weekend.
- They will likely set up a rigid 3-4-2-1 formation on Monday, with Alberto Gilardino’s men looking to make the most of transitions and execute controlled pressing.
- M’Bala Nzola is their main goal threat, but he has scored just twice in 11 Serie A games, with the club needing him to find his form to provide an attacking spark.
Head-to-Head
- Both teams have one win from the last two head-to-head meetings.
- This Sassuolo vs Pisa prediction will be especially important for Pisa as they seek to build a new Serie A legacy.
Key Players
- Domenico Berardi
- Domenico Berardi has been Sassuolo’s standout performer recently, netting three of their last six goals in a five-game period.
- Moreo
- Moreo has contributed two of Pisa’s last five goals.
- M’Bala Nzola
- M’Bala Nzola is their main goal threat, but he has scored just twice in 11 Serie A games, with the club needing him to find his form to provide an attacking spark.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams To Score, listed at 1.8, seems a good wager considering their respective scoring and conceding records.
- According to our Sassuolo vs Pisa betting tips, backing the hosts at 2.16 looks a solid play, as Pisa are outsiders at 3.85.
- Back Berardi to outshine Moreo in a Sassuolo win.
Prediction
- Back Sassuolo to edge it.
- However, Sassuolo will be more accustomed to life at this level, and they’ll want to cement their place in the top flight.
- Sassuolo have the quality to edge a tight game.
