Sassuolo vs Lazio Prediction 15.01.2023

• Competition: Italy - Serie A
• Date: Sunday, 15th, January 2023
• Kickoff: 11:30 UK / 12.30 CET
• Venue: Mapei Stadium – Citta del Tricolore (Reggio Emilia)

Years ago, Sassuolo was one of the most stable Italian first division teams, but without significant success. Sometimes they are in a position above, sometimes below, but mostly they "spin" around the middle of the table. A performance of just four wins from 16 rounds played can be characterized as disgraceful, considering the quality and ambition of the team. It is, in fact, the weakest achieved result for the club from Emilia Romagna in the same phase of the Italian championship in the previous eight seasons. The play-off are an impossible mission for them this season, while they should ensure survival without major problems.

Meanwhile, Lazio is considered one of the best Italian clubs in recent years, they regularly compete in major European competitions, but the impression is that they are miles away from the real "recipe" and the Serie A title they last won at the end of the last century (1999/2000 ). The continuation of the season after the World Cup break did not start well for Lazio, as the club from Rome lost to Lecce (1-2) in the first, and then "dropped" a two-goal lead and allowed Empoli to take a point, in a 2-2 draw. The popular "Biancocelesti" remained at the top of Serie A despite only one point won and are currently in fifth place with 31 points won.

Sassuolo vs Lazio Betting Tips: BTTS

What is interesting about the clashes between these teams is that both Sassuolo and Lazio have won three points in each of the previous three seasons, including last when both duels ended with an identical result of 2-1.

However, what certainly favors our bet is that goals were a frequent occurrence when these two teams crossed spears, which best shown by the fact that goals in both nets were seen in all but one of the last nine clashes.

Sassuolo's defense, which shined at the start of the Serie A season, is now quite unstable and leaky. Only one registered clean sheet from the previous 9 league games is a clear sign that something "squeaks" in their back line.

Not counting non-competitive (friendly) games, the boys in black and green are playing terribly badly lately in the Italian championship. A performance of just one point (with five defeats) from the last six games sounds worrying.

Biancocelesti are among the top scorers in Serie A with 29 goals scored this season. Still, we can note that their defense has capitulated quite easily of late, conceding 2+ goals in each of their last three Serie A games.

Both teams are desperate to get back on the winning course as soon as possible. Both coaches force an attacking style and their teams often play efficient games full of goals. Given that both teams lack security in the defense, we are of the opinion that it will be a duel in which we will see a "bunch" of chances and goals on both sides.