Footballant expert recommendation, Serie A round 34: Sassuolo vs Bologna analysis and prediction
Today I recommend a Serie A round 34 match, where mid-table teams Sassuolo host Bologna. The two teams are close in strength, neither can compete for European qualification, nor have relegation worries. The outcome of the match largely depends on the attitude of the two teams towards the match.
Sassuolo analysis
Sassuolo is a mid-lower table team in Serie A. The team currently has 12 wins, 7 draws and 14 losses in 33 league matches, with 43 points ranking 13th in the Serie A standings. They have completed their relegation task. Although the team has ups and downs in their overall competitive state, their recent performance is very good, especially at home.
Sassuolo’s advantage lies in their offensive ability. They have scored 53 goals in the league this season, ranking sixth in the league. Sassuolo’s offensive core is forward Berardi, who has scored 17 goals in the league this season, ranking fourth in the league. Berardi not only has excellent shooting ability, but also can create opportunities for his teammates. He has contributed 8 assists in the league this season, ranking eighth in the league.
Sassuolo’s disadvantage lies in their defensive ability. They have conceded 54 goals in the league this season, ranking fourth from bottom in the league. Sassuolo’s defensive core is defender Maldlini, who has made 63 interceptions in the league this season, ranking second in the league. But Maldlini lacks a stable partner by his side, and the team often makes defensive mistakes and fouls.
Sassuolo has beaten Juventus and Roma, two powerhouse teams, in the league this season. The team has a certain level of tactics and execution. But Sassuolo is also unstable. The team often performs poorly against opponents of equal or weaker strength, such as losing to Udinese and Cremonese, two relegation zone teams.
Bologna analysis
Bologna has not had any big ups and downs, but also has not shown too many highlights. The team currently has 12 wins, 9 draws and 12 losses in 33 league matches, with 45 points ranking ninth in the Serie A standings, 13 points behind the European zone. They have no problem staying in the league this season, but it is not very realistic to challenge for a higher position.
Bologna’s competitive state has declined recently, losing four consecutive league matches, breaking their previous two-game winning streak. It is worth noting that Bologna’s recent away performance is very poor, losing both of the last two away league matches, against opponents who are only ranked in the lower part of the league, Verona and Empoli.
Bologna has scored 49 goals in the league this season, ranking seventh in the league. Bologna’s offensive core is forward Barrow, who has scored 14 goals in the league this season, ranking sixth in the league. Barrow not only has excellent speed and breakthrough ability, but also can create opportunities for his teammates. He has contributed 6 assists in the league this season, ranking eleventh in the league.
The team has conceded 51 goals, ranking fifth from bottom in the league. Bologna’s defensive core is defender Danilo, who has made 55 interceptions in the league this season, ranking fourth in the league. But Danilo lacks a stable partner by his side, and the team often makes defensive mistakes and fouls.
Head-to-head record
In the last 10 meetings between the two teams, Sassuolo has 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. The two teams are evenly matched. In the last 4 home games against Bologna, they have a record of 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss, also evenly matched.
Odds analysis
The initial odds opened at 2.3 3.4 3.0, and after receiving bets, they adjusted to 2.38 3.5 2.9. Although they still favor the home win, the home win odds have been lowered, the away win odds have dropped, and the draw odds have risen. It is easy to favor betting on the win or loss. This match between Sassuolo and Bologna will end in a draw.
Match analysis
Sassuolo’s state is unstable, Bologna has not won in four rounds. The two teams are equal in strength and have no pressure to play. The two teams’ desire to play is not very strong. According to the odds change, this match between Sassuolo vs Bologna will end in a draw.