Sassuolo vs Inter Prediction 4 May 2024

Opponents have different tasks for the remaining four rounds in Serie A. Sassuolo is fighting for survival, but a five-point gap from the salvation place seems insurmountable. Inter, on the other hand, has become the champion and will play the second match in this status. It is considered the clear favorite at the "Mapei - Città del Tricolore" stadium - 1.54 versus 6.16.

Team News

For Sassuolo, Defrel, Castillejo, and Berardi will be absent, who have been key players in the team's attack this season. The captain has been missing for a while and will not appear in this season anymore. The rest have been out relatively recently. Toljan will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

All Inter players are available, and no one will miss the match due to suspension.

Head-to-Head

Inter has the advantage in head-to-head matches, but has only won half of them. In the first round, the team even lost to the opponent at home. However, Sassuolo wins with a handicap of +1.5 at home in 9 out of the last 10 direct encounters between these teams. Sassuolo Handicap (+1.5) is valued at odds of 1.7. The match is expected to be quite high-scoring. Looking at nine direct encounters, in eight of them, Total Goals Over (2.5) was played, which is valued at odds of 1.55 for the upcoming match.

Trends

• Sassuolo concedes goals at home in the first half in 6 out of the last 7 matches.
• Inter scores in the first half in 22 out of the last 24 Serie A matches.
• Inter has scored less than 2.5 goals in 9 consecutive matches.

Referee and Fouls

The match will be officiated by Matteo Marcetti. In his last 10 matches, the referee tries not to miss fouls, stopping play an average of 25.1 times. He has shown an average of 4.1 yellow cards. Over the whole season, both figures for the Italian decrease to 24.53 and 3.47 respectively.

Sassuolo is one of the teams in Serie A with fewer than 10 average fouls per game. They commit only 9.5 fouls on average. Therefore, they do not receive many yellow cards - 1.7.

Inter, on the other hand, commits an average of one foul more - 10.5. However, the experience and authority of the players come into play, as they receive an average of 1.5 yellow cards.

Both teams rarely break rules, which could lead to an open game. The referee is unlikely to interrupt it artificially with whistles and yellow card displays. Therefore, it makes sense to choose a bet on Yellow Cards - Total Under (3.5) at 1.77.

Corners

• Total over 8.5 corners played in 6 out of the last 7 head-to-head matches between these teams.
• Sassuolo has had over 4.5 corners at home in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches.

The tendency for corners is evident. Inter averages 6.3 corners per game this season and is capable of contributing to this statistic. A bet on Corners - Inter Total Over (5.5) is valued at odds of 1.8.

Team Reviews

This season, Sassuolo has already conceded 70 goals (only Salernitana has conceded more). Their chances of survival are practically non-existent, especially since they have not won in six rounds in a row. However, they regularly score goals, especially at home - in 10 out of the last 11 matches. Sassuolo Total Goals Over (0.5) is valued at odds of 1.52.

Inter has become the champion but continues to play for pleasure. The main squad takes to the field, not reserves. It is not surprising that the team continues to score goals, with at least two goals scored in five consecutive matches. Inter Total Goals Over (1.5) is valued at odds of 1.47.

Editor's Prediction

Inter's motivation will decrease with each match. Moreover, an alternate lineup can be expected away from home. Also, Sassuolo is not the most convenient opponent for Inter, as reflected in the trend - Sassuolo wins with a handicap of +1.5 at home in 9 out of the last 10 direct encounters between these teams. Therefore, we will opt for Sassuolo Handicap (+1.5) at 1.7.

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