Today, Juventus will host Sassuolo at the Allianz Stadium for a Serie A clash. Juventus is currently on an impressive 16-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, securing five consecutive victories. In their latest match, they staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 away win against Salernitana, with Dušan Vlahović netting the decisive goal in added time.
In the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia on Thursday, Juventus dominated with a 4-0 home win against Frosinone, with Arkadiusz Milik scoring a hat-trick. Milik is expected to maintain his spot in the starting lineup for the upcoming match.
Sassuolo, on the other hand, ended a six-game winless streak in their last fixture, clinching a 1-0 victory over Fiorentina thanks to Andrea Pinamonti’s ninth-minute goal.
Currently, Juventus holds the second position in the league standings with 46 points, trailing Inter Milan by five points but with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Sassuolo sits in 14th place with 19 points from an equal number of league games.
Juventus vs Sassuolo Head To Head
The matchup between Juventus and Sassuolo has been a relatively one-sided affair historically, with the Bianconeri holding a dominant edge:
- Wins: Juventus 20, Sassuolo 3, Draws 8 (as of January 16, 2024)
- Goals Scored: Juventus 61, Sassuolo 27
- Average Goals per Game: Juventus 2.55, Sassuolo 1.13
- Largest Juventus Win: 5-0 (March 10, 2019)
- Largest Sassuolo Win: 2-1 (October 21, 2017)
However, recent encounters have shown signs of Sassuolo pushing back against the Juventus dominance:
- Last 5 Meetings: Juventus 3 wins, Sassuolo 1 win, 1 draw
The most recent clash on September 19, 2023, was a thrilling 3-3 draw, showcasing Sassuolo’s attacking prowess and resilience.
Key Points to Consider:
- Juventus Form: The Bianconeri are currently on a strong run, unbeaten in their last 8 Serie A games (6 wins, 2 draws).
- Sassuolo Form: The Neroverdi have been inconsistent lately, winning 2, drawing 1, and losing 2 in their last 5 league matches.
- Home Advantage: Juventus boasts a formidable home record against Sassuolo, winning 14 of their 16 encounters at the Allianz Stadium.
- Sassuolo’s Attack: Sassuolo possesses a dynamic attacking unit, capable of causing problems for even the best defenses.
Prediction
We are seeing a one sided match here with Juventus picking all maximum points. Our prediction is Juventus to win.
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