Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
As part of the 1/32 finals of the Coppa Italia, a match will take place between Sassuolo and Cittadella. The encounter is scheduled in Reggio Emilia on Friday, August 9th, with kickoff at 18:00 Central European Time. The prediction for this match has been prepared by Dailysports experts.
Sassuolo
After an unsuccessful last season, which saw Sassuolo relegated from the top division of Italian football for the first time in ten years, the team set a goal this summer to retain its core players to immediately compete for a return to Serie A.
Key players Matheus Henrique and Martin Erlić have departed, and the team has signed several young players. Fabio Grosso has been appointed as the head coach. During the offseason, Sassuolo remained unbeaten.
Cittadella
Cittadella is a solid mid-table team in Serie B, finishing in a familiar mid-table position last season. The team doesn't aim for the stars and is not seen as a clear contender for promotion.
The squad has undergone minimal changes, so a similar performance to last season can be expected.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- Sassuolo played six friendly matches, winning five of them.
- Cittadella played one match less and suffered only one defeat against a Serie C club.
- The last time the teams met was also in the Coppa Italia 10 years ago, with Sassuolo securing a confident 4-1 victory.
Sassuolo vs Cittadella Prediction
The level of the teams is noticeably different. The hosts are favorites and should secure a place in the 1/16 finals. My bet is on a Sassuolo victory.
