Cagliari vs Sassuolo
Italy – Serie A
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2020
Kick-off at 18:30 UK/ 19:30 CET
Venue: Sardegna Arena.
Having drawn three and lost two of their last five matches in the Italian top flight, Cagliari have little to play for as the 2019-20 campaign reaches its conclusion.
Walter Zenga's men traveled to Sampdoria in the form in midweek but comfortable eliminated by I Blucerchiati, and Cagliari now have failed to find the back of the net in four consecutive games following a 3-0 defeat on Wednesday.
A margin of 12 points separating the two sides Zenga from the relegation zone and six, so while mathematically possible for Cagliari to push to complete the Europa League, their recent form is not a cause for optimism.
Gli Isolani has managed to collect just two wins from their eight events after the resumption of Serie A, and Zenga had to watch his side take on Juventus and Lazio title candidates before the end of the season.
Cagliari will now seek to win only their second home game of 2020, and while Gli Isolani is well positioned to improve last season's 15th-placed finish, there will be some disappointment within the camp remarkable given their early season form.
Despite the fact that the winning run end at the hands Sassuolo current champions Juventus in midweek, Roberto De Zerbi will be pleased with the performance of his team spirit when they steal a point from the Old Lady.
Early goals from Danilo and Gonzalo Higuain looked to have put the game beyond doubt before the 15 minute mark, but Sassuolo storming comeback in the second half as the sides shared the spoils in a six-goal thriller on Wednesday night.
Sassuolo has gone from strength to strength since suffering a 4-1 defeat to Atalanta on the back of their first game, and man De Zerbi now seven games unbeaten in the Italian top flight.
Place in Europe is very much a realistic goal for Sassuolo as they sit just six points behind sixth-placed Napoli, though the seventh-placed AC Milan have also been in the form of great before the horn of my key Neroverdi with potential co Europa League in matches crisis next week.
Sassuolo has not tasted defeat against Cagliari since the 2016-17 campaign, and Zenga's men owe to end Daniele Ragatzu equalizer as the sides played out a 2-2 draw earlier this season.
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Cagliari
Valter Birsa is expected to start in midfield due to absence of Cigarini, Nainggolan - who are both injured - and the suspension Ionita.
Sassuolo
Sassuolo will be without Francesco Magnanelli, Domenico Berardi, and Medhi Bourabia through suspension.
Hamed Traore and Luke Haraslin SMP will get started to replace former spouse, respectively.
Cagliari vs Sassuolo: Predictions
Islanders lost 3-0 in the final-day match against Sampdoria. The host took control of the game early himself with two goals, and then add two more to ensure their three points.
Meanwhile, I Neroveri recorded an impressive 3-3 draw at home against Juventus last week's game. The Old Lady have raced to 0-2 lead with 12 minutes, but the hosts managed to turn around a game with some intricate game play then.
By looking at things, Zerbi men have the upper hand. They are unbeaten in their last seven games, and have won four of their last five games. They also have scored a total of 20 goals from seven match-ups.
On the road, they are in the running to win three games, and the latest such victory came against Lazio. They are also determined to make it to Europe.
In addition, they are unbeaten against an opponent since 2016, and has scored two or more goals against them in the past three clashes h2h.
On the other hand, their counterparts who won in 18 of their previous 20 games overall, and has a total of one win in their former home in eight appearances here.
Taking into account these observations, expect Sassuolo to record a win this Saturday.
Cagliari vs Sassuolo: Betting Tips
Double Chance: Sassuolo or Draw @ 1.40 (2/5)
Sassuolo to Win Either Half @ 1.67 (2/3).
