Match Overview

The second matchday of Serie A brings together Cremonese and Sassuolo on August 29 at the Stadio Giovanni Zini. This detailed preview offers insights, predictions, and key statistics for the Cremonese vs Sassuolo encounter.

Cremonese’s Strong Start

Under the guidance of Davide Nicola, Cremonese kicked off their campaign with a stunning 2-1 away victory against AC Milan. This historic win marked the club’s first-ever opening match triumph in Serie A, breaking an eight-game losing streak in season openers. Notably, the Grigiorossi have now scored precisely two goals in three successive league fixtures, a trend that began in their previous top-flight stint. This impressive start places Cremonese fifth in the league standings with three valuable points.

Cremonese’s Home Form & Stats

• The team has avoided defeat in 4 of their last 5 home Serie A matches (3 wins, 1 draw).
• The club conceded in 9 of their last 12 home league matches.
• No more than two goals were scored in 5 of Cremonese’s last 7 home Serie A fixtures.

Cremonese Predicted Lineup

Expected Cremonese Starting XI (3-5-2)*

Emil Audero – Filippo Terracciano, Federico Baschirotto, Matteo Bianchetti – Alessio Zerbin, Michele Collocolo, Alberto Grassi, Yari Vandeputte, Giuseppe Pezzella – David Okereke, Federico Bonazzoli.

Sassuolo’s Current Form

Fabio Grosso’s Sassuolo faced a tough opening fixture, succumbing 0-2 at home to a formidable Napoli side. Reflecting on their previous Serie A campaign, the Neroverdi have now endured five losses in their last seven top-flight encounters (1 win, 1 draw). Worryingly, they have failed to find the net in three of these matches. This early setback places Sassuolo in the bottom four, level on points with Lazio and Parma, and only ahead of Torino.

Team News: Sassuolo’s New Signing

It is worth noting that veteran midfielder Nemanja Matić has bolstered the squad ahead of this matchday.

Sassuolo’s Away Form & Stats

• The club has not won in their last 13 away Serie A matches (3 draws, 10 defeats).
• Both teams scored in the team’s last four away league matches.
• Sassuolo conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away Serie A matches.

Sassuolo Predicted Lineup

Expected Sassuolo Starting XI (4-3-3)*

Stefano Turati – Josh Doig, Tarik Muharemovic, Filippo Romagna, Sebastian Walukiewicz – Luca Lipani, Daniel Boloca, Ismael Kone – Armand Laurienté, Andrea Pinamonti, Domenico Berardi.

Sassuolo Absentees

Midfielder Ismael Koné is currently serving a suspension and will be unavailable for this fixture.

Cremonese vs Sassuolo: Final Prediction

Cremonese’s Home Advantage

Davide Nicola’s squad has enjoyed a promising start to the league campaign and will undoubtedly look to capitalize on their home advantage to continue this momentum. Cremonese has demonstrated strong form in their recent home fixtures, recording only one defeat in their last five Serie A matches at their stadium (3 wins, 1 draw). Moreover, their offensive output has been consistent, with the team finding the net in 9 of their last 11 home games in Italy’s top division.

Sassuolo’s Away Performance

Despite Sassuolo’s less-than-stellar away record, their previous Serie A appearances showed a team committed to an attacking approach on the road. The Neroverdi currently boast a four-match scoring streak in away games in Italy’s top flight, having notably found the net against strong opponents like Lazio and Fiorentina during this run. Nevertheless, defensive vulnerabilities persist, with Sassuolo failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 25 Serie A away fixtures.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score

Considering the attacking tendencies and defensive frailties of both sides, I anticipate goals from each team in this fixture. My confident prediction is for ‘Both Teams to Score – Yes’, with odds of 1.70

Author Details

Author: Dmitry Shchurko

Lineup Note

* The listed lineups reflect the starting XI from each team’s most recent match in this competition.