Juventus remain unbeaten but are struggling in attack: Sassuolo vs Juventus prediction
The Serie A fourth-round match between Sassuolo and Juventus will take place on 13 September at the Mapei Stadium. The Turin side have collected seven points from three matches and remain unbeaten, while the hosts head into the fixture after a high-scoring draw with Bologna.
Sassuolo: strong run after an opening defeat
Alberto Aquilani's side began the league campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Atalanta before beating Torino 2-1 and drawing 2-2 with Bologna. Sassuolo came close to victory in their latest match but conceded the equaliser in stoppage time.
Including cup matches, the hosts won three of their four games before the trip to Bologna. Sassuolo have also beaten Juventus in two of their last three meetings at the Mapei Stadium.
Juventus: seven points despite poor finishing
Luciano Spalletti's side beat Frosinone 1-0 and Parma 2-0 before rescuing a 1-1 draw with AC Milan thanks to a late Federico Gatti goal. Juventus therefore remain unbeaten after three rounds.
However, their attacking efficiency remains a concern: Juventus have scored only four goals from 55 attempts. The situation is further complicated by numerous injuries, with the absences of Khéphren Thuram, Kenan Yıldız and Manuel Locatelli particularly significant.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Juventus have collected seven points from their opening three matches and remain unbeaten.
- The Turin side have conceded only one goal in their opening three league matches.
- Sassuolo have won two of their last three Serie A home matches against Juventus.
The visitors' defensive reliability could prove decisive: Sassuolo vs Juventus prediction
Sassuolo are capable of making life difficult for the favourites, especially at home, where they have enjoyed success against Juventus in recent seasons. The visitors' injury problems and poor finishing also suggest this is unlikely to be an easy match for them.
However, Spalletti's side currently look much more reliable defensively, while they still possess enough individual quality in attack to produce a few decisive moments. In a tight contest, the visitors deserve a slight edge.
