



On January 24, at "Alberto Picco," Spezia will face Sassuolo in the 23rd round of Serie B. My suggestion for this match is to bet on goals, cards, or the winner.
Spezia
The team was crowned champion during World War II, but that title remains controversial. Spezia only made their Serie A debut in 2020, managing to stay in Italy's top division for three years. They could have extended their stay, but a special playoff against Verona, who had the same number of points, ended in defeat. This setback seemed to have a long-lasting impact. Back in Serie B, Spezia, expected to mount a strong fight for promotion, finished only 15th.
In the new season, however, they have shown significant improvement. Luca D’Angelo’s side displayed determination and readiness to return to Serie A. Until winter, they were undefeated in the league, but a 0-2 loss to Palermo shook their confidence, leading to frequent slip-ups. On a positive note, they secured a dominant victory against Carrarese in the previous round.
Sassuolo
Sassuolo made their Serie A debut earlier than their upcoming opponent and achieved more success, even competing in the Europa League shortly after promotion. They couldn’t replicate that feat, though there were chances during De Zerbi’s tenure. After his departure and the founder's death, the team steadily declined, culminating in relegation in 2024.
However, Sassuolo clearly does not intend to linger at this level. Fabio Grosso, a World Cup champion as a player, took over as head coach in the summer and is seeking to establish himself in this new role. So far, he has done well. Even a crushing 1-6 defeat to AC Milan in the cup didn’t derail them—they bounced back with mostly victories, losing only to Pisa on the road. They also achieved an exciting 5-3 win against Südtirol.
Match Facts
- Spezia failed to win three matches in a row before the last round.
- 36% of Spezia’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average goal total per game is 2.18.
- Sassuolo has won 10 of their last 12 matches.
Head-to-Head
The "Neroverdi" are unbeaten in their last six official encounters, though only two of those ended in victories. The rest, including the September meeting, resulted in draws.
Spezia vs Sassuolo Prediction
Bookmakers consider both sides evenly matched. However, the visitors appear more solid—expect Sassuolo to win with a handicap of "0" (odds – 1.9).