Sassuolo-Bologna is a match of the thirty-fourth day of Serie A and is played on Monday at 20:45: lineups, predictions, TV and streaming.
In the derby of Emilia that closes the curtain on the thirty-fourth day of the championship, the points of interest can be counted on the fingers of one hand. Sassuolo and Bologna, in fact, are no longer fighting for any realistic goal, except for that purely symbolic eighth place that would allow them to finish in the lead of the so-called “others” ranking.
Two teams that, at the same time, have nothing to lose and for that very reason could give rise to a spectacular match, characterized by a high number of goals, given the philosophy of their respective coaches. Let’s start by saying that the neroverdi in the standings are further behind the Felsinei, ahead by only two points. Sassuolo has changed pace since January, redeeming a disappointing first part of the season. In recent matches, however, Berardi and his teammates have slackened a bit: away they have not picked up a single point in their last three games, losing to Verona, Salernitana and Lazio; decidedly better performance at the Mapei Stadium, however, where Juventus and Empoli were recently forced to raise the white flag. A path in line with the too many ups and downs that have conditioned the year of the men led by Alessio Dionisi.
Bologna hasn’t won in a month
Bologna’s cousins have also slowed down, although the fluctuating results of the last few games do not in the least affect the excellent season of Thiago Motta’s team.
Bonifazi
After several years, in fact, the Felsinei, returning from anonymous championships, have a real chance to close in the left side of the standings. And compared to the recent past, salvation this time never really concerned the Rossoblù, who up to a certain point gave the impression that they could even aspire to Europe. Definitely an important step for Bologna and the main merits go to the Italo-Brazilian coach, who had also amazed everyone in La Spezia last year. Motta and his team, we said, have not won for exactly one month and in the last four days they have collected only two points, the result of two home draws with Milan and Juventus. They did badly on the road, where they surrendered to Verona and Empoli, two opponents who could have been more motivated.
Sassuolo-Bologna: the latest lineup news
All available for Dionisi, except for the disqualified Pinamonti and Zortea. Up front chance for French striker Defrel, who has always been ready when called upon. With him, in the offensive trident, wide berardi and Laurienté. One of the few ballots is in defense, where Ferrai and Ruan Tressoldi are vying for a shirt.
On the other side, Thiago Motta has recovered Arnautovic but the Austrian striker will sit on the bench for now. The Felsinians’ offensive terminal should be Zirkzee. Orsolini will get the better of Aebischer and compared to Empoli will see Ferguson again. In defense Bonifazi is ready in place of the injured Soumaoro, who is in the pits as are Sansone and Soriano.
The Prediction
In the previous history between these two teams, there has never been a shortage of goals: just look at the statistics to see that. And that’s why we’re hypothesizing a prolific evening at Mapei Stadium, from at least three goals total. After all, there is really little at stake besides three points for the purely symbolic race for eighth place.
The probable formations of Sassuolo-Bologna
- SASSUOLO (4-3-3): Consigli; Toljan, Erlic, Ferrari, Rogério; Frattesi, Maxime Lopez, Matheus Henrique; Berardi, Defrel, Laurienté.
- BOLOGNA (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Posch, Bonifazi, Lucumì, Cambiaso; Moro, Schouten; Orsolini, Dominguez, Ferguson; Zirkzee.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-2
