Match preview Sassuolo vs Lecce
ten wins, seven draws and 12 defeats - that is how Sassuolo has been done in Serie A during the 2019-20 campaign, with a total of 37 points to leave them in 12th position in the table.
Black and Green have been present in each of the last seven Serie A campaign and only a remarkable turn of events will see them dragged into trouble at this stage.
Indeed, they are now 12 points clear of the bottom three and really just two points behind ninth-placed Cagliari, indicating that they seek division rather than down at this stage.
Roberto De Zerbi side suffered a 4-1 defeat to Atalanta BC on their return to action on June 21, before taking the points in back-to-back draw with Inter Milan and Hellas Verona.
Sassuolo will enter this weekend's games from behind victory, though, after an impressive 3-1 win at Fiorentina on Wednesday night, with the French forward Grégoire Defrel netting a brace.
Lecce won promotion back to the top flight courtesy of finishing second in Serie B last season, but they face a battle to maintain their status at this level of football.
I Giallorossi only took 25 points from their 29 league games during the 2019-20 campaign, which has left them in 18th position in the table, one point behind 17th-placed Genoa.
Fabio Liverani team won three straight games between February 2 and February 15, but their form immediately before and after the restart would have concerns for their support.
Indeed, they have lost each of their last five in the Italian top flight, including the defeat of AC Milan, Juventus and Sampdoria since returning to action on June 22.
Lecce drew 2-2 with Sassuolo in the reverse match earlier this season, but the fighters had to start putting wins on the board if they are to counter the threat of relegation.
Sassuolo Serie A form: LWLDDW
Lecce Serie A form: WLLLLLL
Team News
Sassuolo
Mehdi Bourabia will replace the injured Pedro Obiang in midfield, while Vlad Chriches should start in central defense.
Lecce
Lucioni Fabio is back from suspension and will start, while Antonin Barak only fit for the bench after recovering from a recent injury.
Sassuolo vs Lecce Predictions
Sassuolo has the form of a bright campaign when compared to visitors. They also enjoy the home ground advantage in the league against the team went poor.
Seeing these statistics, we can expect the hosts to break the deadlock between these sides in their h2h clash.
Victory home full-time with 1.50 odds will be your best bet for passengers in the clash.
Based on the results of their reverse fixture this season, we can expect a high scoring affair. Tip over 2.5 goals would be useful for ninety minutes.
Since both teams have seen the back of the net in two of their three meetings, end to BTTS with 1.60 odds would be a suitable option for passengers in the game.
The host may be a major contributor in the goals and tips for over 1.5 goals at 1.44 Sassuolo opportunities by justifying stat in the clash.
Lecce vs Sassuolo Betting tips
Sassuolo to win @ 1.50 (1/2).
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.50 (1/2).
Both teams scored @ 1.60 (3/5).
Sassuolo over 1.5 goals @ 1.44 (4/9).
