Lecce vs Sassuolo prediction and betting tips on September 24, 2024
Game Prediction
In the Round of 32 of the Italian Cup on September 24, 2024, Lecce will face Sassuolo. Despite Sassuolo playing in the second division this season, they will look to challenge their higher-tier opponent.
Lecce vs Sassuolo: Key Statistics and Trends
- Lecce has won just 1 of their last 6 matches.
- Sassuolo has won 4 of their last 8 games.
- Sassuolo has scored in their last 12 consecutive matches.
- Lecce wins the first half in 20% of matches, while Sassuolo wins in 36% of games.
Our Prediction for Lecce vs Sassuolo
The "Giallorossi" were promoted to Serie A once again in 2022 and have since successfully stayed up, finishing 14th last season. Sassuolo, on the other hand, managed just 30 points and were relegated from Serie A, finishing second to last. This was the culmination of a steady decline since the De Zerbi era, during which the club twice finished 8th, contending for European spots. Without him, they gradually worsened with each season.
Lecce continues to be coached by Luca Gotti, who replaced Roberto D'Aversa in March. The team has undergone several changes, parting ways with key players such as Pongracic, Gendrey, Gabriel Strefezza, and Casale. They signed reinforcements like Gaspar, Marchwinski, Koulibaly, and Rebić. Sassuolo, as is typical for a relegated team, also refreshed their squad, with departures including Defrel, Pinamonti, Turati, Racic, and Bajrami. Berardi stayed, but only due to injury. Sassuolo also profited from Frattesi’s transfer to Inter. They brought in new faces like Odenthal, Lovato, Moldovan, and Muharemović.
Lecce started the season with a Cup win over Mantova but then lost to Atalanta and Inter. However, they bounced back with a 1-0 win against Cagliari, a 0-0 draw with Torino, and a 2-2 draw with Parma. Sassuolo is now managed by Fabio Grosso, but results have been inconsistent. Until recently, their only league win was 2-1 over Cesena. In September, they secured two crucial wins: 2-0 away at Carrarese and 1-0 against Cosenza.
Lecce vs Sassuolo: Predicted Lineups
Lecce (predicted lineup): Falcone – Gallo, Baschirotto, Gaspar, Gilbert – Pierre, Ramadani, Berisha, Morente, Rebić – Krstović
Sassuolo (predicted lineup): Moldovan – Doig, Lovato, Romagna, Paz – Thorstvedt, Boloca, Iannoni – Loriente, Mulattieri, Pierini
Head-to-Head Matches: Lecce vs Sassuolo
In their first seven encounters, Sassuolo won three times and four matches ended in a draw. However, Lecce claimed their first win in April, a dominant 3-0 victory.
Free Prediction Today for Lecce vs Sassuolo
Lecce, playing at home as a Serie A club, is expected to have the upper hand. We predict a home win for the "Wolves" (odds – 1.81).