Match Details
The match between Sassuolo and Bologna is scheduled to take place on October 28, 2023, at the MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore. It is a Serie A regular season match, and the odds are as follows: Local Winner – 2.66, Draw – 3.64, Away Winner – 2.75.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Sassuolo and Bologna have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter on August 5, 2023, they played out a draw with a scoreline of 1-1. Looking back further into their history, Bologna has been dominant in recent years with three victories out of the last five meetings.
When these two teams clash, goals are usually expected. Their previous encounters have often witnessed high-scoring affairs with an average of over three goals per game. However, it is worth noting that this analysis focuses only on the most recent meeting between these teams.
Team Form: Sassuolo
Sassuolo has had a mixed bag of results in their recent matches across various competitions. In their last six games overall, they have won two matches while losing three and drawing one. This inconsistent form reflects in their league standing as well where they currently sit at the thirteenth position with ten points from nine matches.
At home in Serie A this season, Sassuolo has managed to win only two out of five matches while suffering three defeats. They have scored seven goals but conceded eight at home so far.
In their most recent match against Lazio in Serie A, Sassuolo suffered a disappointing defeat with a scoreline of 0-2.
Team Form: Bologna
Bologna has been relatively consistent in their recent performances, especially in away matches. They are yet to lose an away game this season, having drawn all four of their matches on the road. In their last six games across all competitions, they have won two and drawn four.
In Serie A, Bologna currently occupies the eighth position with fourteen points from nine matches. Their latest match was a victory against Frosinone with a scoreline of 2-1.
Key Players
For Sassuolo, Domenico Berardi has been in impressive form, scoring five goals and providing one assist so far this season. Another player to watch out for is Armand Laurienté, who has also contributed with a goal and an assist.
Bologna’s Riccardo Orsolini has been influential in attack, finding the back of the net four times already this season. Lewis Ferguson has also made significant contributions with two goals and two assists.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent statistics, Sassuolo’s defense seems vulnerable as they have conceded eleven goals in their last six matches across all competitions. On the other hand, Bologna’s defense has been more solid, conceding only three goals in their previous six games.
Both teams have struggled to maintain consistency in terms of scoring goals. Sassuolo has scored nine goals but conceded eleven during this period, while Bologna has found the net ten times but conceded seven.
Prediction: Sassuolo 1 – 1 Bologna
Considering both teams’ recent form and historical head-to-head performance where they often produce high-scoring matches, it is expected that they will share the spoils once again. The predicted outcome for this match is a draw with a scoreline of 1-1.
