Introduction:
On the "Mapei Stadium" at 9:30 PM, Sassuolo will host Fiorentina in the final round of Serie A. In their last encounter at the "Stadio Artemio Franchi," Fiorentina emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, thanks to goals from Riccardo Saponara (48th minute) and Nicolas Gonzalez (90+1st minute). Sassuolo's Domenico Berardi managed to score from a penalty kick in the 57th minute. As the season nears its end, both teams aim to end on a positive note.
Team and Player Statistics
- Both teams have scored in their last seven direct matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in their last four head-to-head meetings.
- Sassuolo has failed to win any of their last five league matches.
- Sassuolo has scored in 83% of their home games this season.
- Sassuolo averages 13.0 goal-scoring opportunities per game when playing at home.
- Fiorentina commits an average of 13.06 fouls per away game.
- Sassuolo averages 5.06 shots on target per home game.
- Domenico Berardi is Sassuolo's standout player with 11 goals and 7 assists this season.
- Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina holds the record for the most yellow cards received this season with 11.
Team Lineups
Sassuolo (4-3-3): Consigli - Zortea, Erlic, Ferrari, Rogerio - Obiang, Harroui, Henrique - Berardi, Pinamonti, Ceide Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): Cerofolini - Dodo, Martinez, Igor, Biraghi - Duncan, Mandragora - Ikone, Barak, Saponara - Jovic
Match Preview
According to bookmakers, Fiorentina is currently considered a slight favorite. However, it is worth noting that Fiorentina may have their sights set on the UEFA Conference League final against West Ham in five days, as a win would secure them a spot in the UEFA Europa League for the following season. Fiorentina's coach is likely to make several changes to the starting lineup, giving less-played players a chance. Domenico Berardi, Sassuolo's key player, has performed exceptionally well this season despite limited playing time. He ranks third in the number of goal-scoring opportunities per game with an average of 3.20. Berardi is also the main free-kick and penalty taker for Sassuolo, averaging 1.24 shots on target per game. When playing at home, Berardi has an average of 3.60 goal-scoring opportunities per game, having scored seven goals in the 769 minutes played at the "Mapei Stadium."
Prediction
Berardi's Impact My prediction for the Sassuolo vs. Fiorentina match is that "Domenico Berardi will have at least two shots on target," with odds of 3.40 available on Betfair Sportsbook. Berardi's consistent goal-scoring opportunities and his role as Sassuolo's key player make this prediction a viable one.
Conclusion:
The Sassuolo vs. Fiorentina match promises an intriguing battle as both teams look to end the Serie A season on a positive note. With Sassuolo struggling in recent matches and Fiorentina focusing on their upcoming UEFA Conference League final, the stage is set for an exciting encounter. Domenico Berardi's impact on Sassuolo's attack will be crucial, and he is expected to showcase his goal-scoring prowess once again.
FAQ:
Q1: What was the scoreline in their last encounter? A1: Fiorentina won 2-1 against Sassuolo.
Q2: Who is Sassuolo's top goal scorer? A2: Domenico Berardi leads Sassuolo's scoring charts with 11 goals this season.
Q3: Who has the most yellow cards for Fiorentina? A3: Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina has received 11 yellow cards this season.
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