Sassuolo and Fiorentina are separated by just three points and are both winless in their last five Serie A matches, so this lower-half clash could shape the relegation battle in the coming weeks.
Match News and Current Form
Sassuolo were thrashed 6-2 by Lazio on Tuesday after a frenzied first half saw them concede four times and lose a player to a red card. It was a third consecutive defeat for Alberto Aquilani’s men, who have picked up just one point in their five games since stunningly beating Juventus on matchday four. The Neroverdi could now lose four in a row in a single Serie A campaign for the first time since March 2024, but should expect better fortunes at home where they’ve won seven of their last 11 home league games (D1, L3).
An entertaining 2-2 draw on Thursday against Atalanta brought a timely end to Fiorentina’s three-game losing streak, but extended their winless run overall (D2, L3) and kept them in the bottom three. Defensive concerns continue to haunt La Viola, as only two clubs have conceded more goals before this round, although one of those is their hosts. That’s little solace for Paolo Vanoli’s men, whose only league win of this campaign came against one of the two sides that started this round below them, losing each of their other three trips this term while conceding 2+ goals.
Head-to-Head History
The last H2H in April ended goalless, but this fixture has never produced consecutive draws. Sassuolo have won four of their last five home H2Hs (L1), and are bidding to win three consecutive home games against Fiorentina for the first time ever.
Hot Stats and Streaks
Sassuolo conceded 2+ goals in nine of their last 12 league matches.
Sassuolo’s Serie A matches have produced a pre-round joint league-high 21 second-half goals this term.
Fiorentina’s last seven league games saw both teams score.
Fiorentina are the only Serie A side yet to win a single point after scoring the opener this season (L2).
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Sassuolo’s Vasilije Adžić seems to reserve his best for the end of games, as three of his four career Serie A goals arrived beyond the 85th minute and served as the last strike of the match. Fiorentina’s Mateo Pellegrino also seems to spark to life late, with four of his last six Serie A strikes arriving beyond the hour mark, with all four decisive in victories.
Sassuolo’s Kristian Thorstvedt is suspended after being sent off against Lazio. Marin Pongračić missed Fiorentina’s last match through injury.
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Betting Analysis
These are the only two sides yet to keep a clean sheet this Serie A season, which brings both teams to score into play.
Author: Sridhar Bhamidi