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Salernitana vs Sassuolo Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the Serie A gears up for an intriguing battle at the Stadio Arechi this Friday, 05th April, a clash between Salernitana and Sassuolo promises to capture the attention of football enthusiasts. With both teams situated uncomfortably at the lower end of the table - Salernitana anchoring at 20th with a mere 14 points and Sassuolo slightly ahead in 19th with 24 points - this match is poised to be a desperate fight for survival.

Recent form does little to separate these two strugglers. Salernitana's last five matches have ended in defeats, including a demoralizing 3-0 loss away against Bologna. Similarly, Sassuolo hasn't fared much better; their recent campaign saw them secure only one point from their last five games, coming from a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Udinese at home.

The head-to-head record provides some historical context but not much clarity on future outcomes. In their past five encounters, Sassuolo has had the slight upper hand with two wins compared to Salernitana's single victory; however, draws have also been a common result between them as seen in their latest meeting which ended in an exciting 2-2 stalemate.

On paper, both teams struggle offensively and defensively – averaging less than one goal per game while conceding over two goals on average each match. This scoring drought is even more pronounced when considering their respective home and away performances where they barely manage to alter these averages.

With stakes high and both sides desperate for points as they aim to escape relegation woes, this encounter is set for tension-filled drama under the lights of Stadio Arechi.

Bet

Given both teams' recent forms and performances - particularly noting their struggles in front of goal but equally poor defensive records - it makes predicting an outright winner quite challenging. However, considering that odds favor an away win for Sassuolo (2.2), yet acknowledging that goals are often scarce when these sides meet (with averages pointing towards low-scoring affairs), betting enthusiasts might find value elsewhere.

Taking into account that neither side has shown considerable offensive prowess or solidity at the back – with averages suggesting we're more likely to see fewer than three goals scored across ninety minutes – my recommended bet would lean towards "Under 2.5" goals (odds:1.99). This option seems most plausible given current form trends alongside scoring statistics when playing either home or away respectively.