LiontipsGenoa vs Sassuolo. Prediction and Betting Tips for Serie A (October 17, 2021).
Command Analysis
Genoa struggle to break away from the group of outsiders. The Griffins are in terrible form and have recorded only one victory in Serie A so far. After seven rounds, they have 5 points (1 victory and 2 draws) and sit just above the relegation zone. The fans have one consolation: Genoa defeated Perugia in Coppa Italia (3:2).
In the last round, Genoa lost to the Serie A newbies Salernitana (0:1). Davide Ballardini is in a difficult position when he needs to find a solution to the team's crisis.
Sassuolo are doing slightly better than their opponents and have earned 7 points (2 victories and 1 draw). The Black-and-Greens showed good football last season and almost got into the European club competition zone, but lost to Roma on goal difference.
Roberto De Zerbi is the author of that success, but the 42-year-old manager is now introducing his tactics to Shakhtar Donetsk, while Sassuolo is managed by Alessio Dionisi, who previously was head coach at Empoli.
In the last round, Sassuolo suffered a disappointing defeat from Inter Milan at home (1:2).
Trends
СтавкаBoth to score
Both sides scored in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGenoa IT over 1
In 3 of the last 5 home games, Genoa scored more than 1 goal.
СтавкаMattia Destro to score
Mattia Destro scored 4 goals in 7 rounds of Serie A.
Tip and bets
Neither side look promising after the first seven rounds. Sassuolo had a decent season last year, but Roberto De Dzerbi left the club, and the Neroverdi haven't been able to deliver the same level of performance in the new Serie A campaign. Sassuolo also lost the last two away matches.
Genoa are yet to win at home this season, and the players understand that this is what the fans are really looking forward to. We believe that the hosts will at the very least avoid defeat.
Our prediction - Genoa to not lose
Despite all their problems, the teams stick to open football. Each side tries to build momentum, and we think that this will lead to productive attacking performance.
Second bet - total over 2.5 goals
