Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Prediction and Betting Tips | 28th April 2024

The 2023-24 edition of Serie A returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Sassuolo lock horns with an impressive Fiorentina side in an important encounter at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday.

Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Preview

Sassuolo are in 19th place in the Serie A standings and have failed to meet expectations over the past year. The away side suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat at the hands of Lecce last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.

Fiorentina, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have not been at their best in recent weeks. La Viola slumped to a 4-1 defeat against Atalanta in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.

Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Fiorentina have a slight edge over Sassuolo and have won eight out of the last 21 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Sassuolo's seven victories.
Fiorentina have won only two of their last eight matches against Sassuolo in Serie A but have managed to secure both their victories in the last three games played between the two teams.
After a run of three victories in five matches at home against Sassuolo in Serie A, Fiorentina have won only one of their last five such games in the competition.
Sassuolo have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 22 matches away from home in Serie A - the longest active streak of this nature in the competition.
Fiorentina are unbeaten in each of their last five matches against teams starting the game lower than them in the league table.

Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Prediction

Fiorentina are in the midst of a slump and will need to play out of their skins to secure a place in Europe this year. The hosts have good players in their ranks but have historically struggled in this fixture.

Sassuolo are a shadow of their former selves and have a mountain to climb in the coming weeks. Fiorentina are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Fiorentina 3-1 Sassuolo

Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Fiorentina to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Fiorentina to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Nicolas Gonzalez to score - Yes