Languishing in the bottom half of the table, Sassuolo and Venezia will go head-to-head in a Serie A clash scheduled to take place on Saturday.
The two sides are only separated by goal difference, as Sassuolo and Venezia occupy the 14th and 15th spots in the Serie A table, respectively. Sassuolo are 14th in the table with eight points from eight matches, with a goal difference of -2. Venezia are right behind them with a goal difference of -6.
Sassuolo are coming off a 2-2 draw in the league against Genoa. Gianluca Scamacca scored a quickfire brace in the first half, but subsequent goals from Mattia Destro and Johan Vasquez ensured the hosts secured a draw.
Sassuolo vs Venezia Head-to-Head
Sassuolo and Venezia have played four matches against each other so far. Sassuolo have one win to show for their efforts, while one match ended in a draw. Venezia have won two matches.
The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-0 win for Sassuolo.
Sassuolo Serie A form: L-L-W-L-D
Venezia Serie A form: L-L-D-D-W
Sassuolo vs Venezia Team News
Sassuolo
Jeremie Boga and Hamed Junior Traore have been ruled out after showing flu-like symptoms in the last few weeks, while Kaan Ayhan has been sidelined due to a fever.
Filippo Romangna is a long-term absentee, while Pedro Obiang is set to miss out with a heart condition.
Injured: Filippo Romangna, Pedro Obiang, Jeremie Boga, Hamed Junior Traore, Kaan Ayhan
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Venezia
Luca Lezzerinni has been ruled out with a back problem and he remains the only player not available for selection for Saturday's game against Sassuolo.
Injured: Luca Lezzerinni
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Sassuolo vs Venezia Predicted XI
Sassuolo Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Andrea Consigli; Mert Muldur, Vlad Chiriches, Gian Marco Ferrari, Rogerio; Davide Frattesi, Maxime Lopez; Domenico Berardi, Filip Djuricic, Scamacca; Giacomo Raspadori
Venezia Predicted XI (4-4-2): Niki Maenpaa, Tyronne Ebuehi, Michael Svoboda, Pietro Ceccaroni, Pasquale Mazzocchi, Dennis Johnsen, Gianluca Busio, Ethan Ampadu, Sofian Kiyine, Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason, David Okereke
Sassuolo vs Venezia Prediction
Sassuolo have been weak at the back so far, but their defense will have a great chance to regain their confidence back against a poor Venezia offense. The hosts should be able to get the three integral points and put some distance between them and the visitors on the table.
We predict that Sassuolo will beat Venezia on Saturday.
Prediction: Sassuolo 2-1 Venezia