Sassuolo vs Bologna: a battle for eighth place in Serie A?
In Matchday 29 of Serie A, we will see a meeting between Sassuolo and Bologna, which will take place on Sunday, March 15. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 CET, and I suggest a betting option for this encounter.
Sassuolo vs Bologna: match facts and head-to-head
- Sassuolo have lost one of their last four matches, winning the other three.
- Sassuolo have scored at least one goal in four consecutive games.
- Bologna have failed to win their previous two matches.
- Away from home, Bologna have won their last four matches.
- Bologna have scored at least one goal in eight consecutive games.
- A quarter of Bologna’s matches this season have been clean-sheet victories, while Sassuolo have done so in 20% of their games.
- Sassuolo have lost 30% of their matches without scoring, compared to Bologna’s 17%.
- In 27% of Sassuolo’s matches this season, the team has scored in both halves.
- The most recent head-to-head meeting between these sides ended in a 1–1 draw.
- Bologna are unbeaten in their last five matches against Sassuolo.
Sassuolo vs Bologna: match preview
Sassuolo returned to Italy’s Serie A and are currently in very solid form, delivering a genuinely impressive campaign. After 28 rounds of the championship, the team has collected 38 points and sits in ninth place in the standings. That is a very respectable result for a side that has just been promoted to Serie A. Their advantage over the relegation zone stands at 14 points, so there seems to be little reason for serious concern on that front. In their last four matches, the team has suffered one defeat and recorded three victories. As a result, they now look like clear contenders to finish the season comfortably in mid-table.
Bologna sit one position above Sassuolo. The side currently has 39 points, just one more than their upcoming opponents. This makes the match particularly important in the battle for eighth place and potentially for seventh as well, which is seven points away. However, Bologna have been unable to win their last two matches, recording a draw and a defeat, which has allowed Sassuolo to close the gap. That said, Bologna have been excellent on the road, winning their previous four away fixtures.
Probable line-ups
- Sassuolo: Muric; Walukiewicz, Muharemovic, Idzes, Garcia; Thorstvedt, Matic, Kone; Berardi, Pinamonti, Lauriente
- Bologna: Skorupski; Zortea, Lucumi, Vitik, Lykogiannis; Pobega, Freuler, Moro; Orsolini, Dallinga, Rowe
Prediction
A highly intriguing clash between two sides sitting close to each other in the table and battling for eighth place. I expect an interesting contest, but not a particularly high-scoring one. My suggested bet is under 3 total goals.
