Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie A", up to 12/05/2021
To build a prediction for the Spezia - Sassuolo match, scheduled for 5 December 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Spezia have played 50 matches, in which they won 11 of them, drew 14 times and lost 25 matches. Sassuolo, having played 50 matches, won 20 times, drew 14 matches and lost 16 defeats. In the league, Spezia average 1.3 goals scored per game and 2 conceded. Sassuolo average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 5 February 2021 at Sassuolo's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Two teams are playing, and each needs to earn the desired points as the middle of the season approaches. Both teams have absences in their squads. BUT the game will still be open, and here I prefer to bet on yellow cards, considering the referee’s reputation. Also, taking the teams’ motivation into ... Show more
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Spezia lost the second half.
2nd Half - W22.54
In 6 out of last 7 home matches involving Spezia, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.37
Sassuolo scores over 1 goal in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)1.9
In 9 out of 11 last matches, Sassuolo scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.78
In last 5 away matches, Sassuolo scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.78
In 9 last matches involving Sassuolo, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.715
In 10 last matches of Sassuolo away, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.715
Spezia scores under 2 goals in 8 out of 10 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.71
In 7 out of 9 last matches, Sassuolo concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.66
In 5 out of last 6 home matches, Spezia scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.66
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Филип Джуричич, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Sassuolo player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Фабио Мареска (Italy). Over the last 95 matches, he has shown 524 yellow cards (averaging 5.5 per match) and 36 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 16% of matches (15 out of 95). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.