Hiram Moreno
After almost two months of inactivity, Serie A action returns for the Italian league fans on a matchday in which all the teams will see action. And for starters, we will be able to enjoy Sassuolo vs Sampdoria.
At JefeBet, we welcome this 2023 bringing you the best information, predictions, and odds for soccer betting. But for now, let’s focus on the Sassuolo vs Sampdoria match that brings us together on this ocassion.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Sassuolo vs Sampdoria Serie A Matchday 16 Game on January 4, 2022
- Where: Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- When: Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 6:30 AM ET
- DraftKings Moneyline: Sassuolo (-140) / Tie (+265) / Sampdoria (+360)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Sassuolo (AH -0.75, -115) / Sampdoria (AH +0.75, -120)
- DraftKings Over/Under (2.5): Over (-110), Under (-110)
- Both teams score according to DraftKings: Yes (-125) / No (+100)
Sassuolo Preview
For several seasons, Sassuolo was one of the most talked-about clubs in Serie A because, despite its humble origins, it was always fighting in the top half of the table. At some point, the Neroverdi team started to get opaque, and this season was no exception to that. Even though Sassuolo starts this matchday in fifteenth place, they are somewhat comfortable as nine points separate them from the relegation zone.
The team has failed to win in its last four league games, losing three and drawing once in that span. However, the worst part is the following: they barely managed to score in one of those matches (1-1 against Roma). And, although this goal drought has been taking its toll, on this occasion they will face an opponent below them in the standings. So, they will be hoping to get back on track.
Possible Sassuolo lineup (4-3-3): Andrea Consigli; Jeremy Toljan, Kaan Ayhan, Gian Marco Ferrario Rogério; Davide Frattesi, Pedro Obiang, Kristian Thorstvedt; Hamed Traoré, Andrea Pinamonti, Armand Laurienté.
Sampdoria Preview
Sampdoria is in serious trouble as it is in the relegation zone: the team is in 19th place in Serie A, with seven points separating it from the relegation zone, raising fears of relegation to Serie B for the first time since 2011.
With just one win in this league campaign, it’s clear to see where the problem lies for Sampdoria, but… How is it possible to win without scoring goals? The Blucerchiati is the team that has scored the fewest goals this league season (6).
In fact, the team comes into this game with a streak of four consecutive defeats in which it failed to hit the opposition’s net on any opportunity to score goals. However, having achieved their only away win so far (1-0 vs Cremonese) will surely encourage them.
Possible Sampdoria lineup (3-4-1-2): Emil Audero; Omar Coaley, Jeison Murillo, Bruno Amione; Bartosz Bereszynski, Tomas Rincon, Gonzalo Villar, Mehdi Leris; Filip Djuricic; Manolo Gabbiadini, Daniele Montevago.
JefeBet Prediction
Although Sampdoria is not in a good moment, the team cannot be criticized for not trying. Despite their poor numbers, Sampdoria has scored four of their six goals in away games, with three of those goals coming against teams in the lowest places of the table like their opponents, such as Verona, Cremonese, and Spezia.
Likewise, Sassuolo has made their home advantage count when they could: the team scored in all but one of their home games in this league campaign, although it has also allowed goals in its last three games. Considering the need to obtain the three points against an opponent that appears to be inferior, it will certainly not hold anything back.
Summing up, we consider this a good opportunity to see both teams score.
Prediction: Both teams score: yes (SAS 2 – SAM 1)
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