Sassuolo vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips (24 February)

Sassuolo is one of the disappointments of this season and today occupies 17th place in Serie A with 1 game less and the same number of points as the first relegation team. Without much solution, the teammates of scorer Andrea Pinamonti have won only one of their last 11 championship matches, for 2 draws and 8 defeats. They also remain on a bad current streak of 5 matches without success, 1 draw and 4 defeats. After having preserved, at home, the sharing of points against Torino 1-1, Sassuolo was soundly beaten on the field of Atalanta last weekend 3-0. Expected in the fight for maintenance, Empoli is currently 16th in Serie A and is 2 small points ahead of the red zone.

The changes made during the winter transfer window seem to be bearing fruit. Indeed, the partners of winger Nicolo Cambiaghi have not conceded any setbacks in the last 5 days: 2 victories and 3 draws. After an important success acquired against the red lantern, Salernitana 1-3, they took advantage of the support of their fans to hold off Fiorentina last weekend 1-1. This renewed form allowed Empoli to gain some air in the standings.

For Sassuolo, the very influential winger Berardi (9 goals and 3 assists in SA) is still unavailable this weekend. He remains stuck in the infirmary just like the long-term absentee Obiang and the important defender Toljan. Also absent on the last day, the starting defender Erlic is also out.

Recruited this winter, left back Doig (Hellas Verona) quickly established himself in the starting 11 while defender Kumbulla (Roma) remained on the bench during his first two matches with Sassuolo. On the attacking front, we should find Pinamonti (8 goals in SA).