Sassuolo vs Cesena
Coppa Italia – Round of 16
Date: Wednesday, 18th January 2017
Kick-Off at 16:30 UK/ 17:30 CET
Venue: Stadio Citta del Tricolore, Reggio Emilia.
Sassuolo vs. Cesena Betting Tips
Sassuolo host Cesena for their Coppa Italia clash on Tuesday, hoping they can outclass the Serie B rivals and go through to the quarter-finals with a seemingly reinvigorated team. Eusebio Di Francesco has had a crisis on his hands as they’ve struggled for points throughout the season with several key players injured. However, Neroverdi have started the year with two good results and we’ll now back them to beat the visitors at 9/20 with bet365.
Domenico Berardi (backed at 10/11 to score anytime with Ladbrokes) has returned to the pitch after four months and it’s obvious how much they’ve missed him. Sassuolo have already gained versatility up front and now come into the matchup on the back of a thrashing 4-1 win over Palermo. They have now bagged seven goals in their last three matches and while there is a long way up in Serie A for them, Di Francesco’s men will now focus on Cup success in hope they can go all the way!
Cesena, on the other hand, could be happy with the draw but it still doesn’t seem they can do much at MAPEI Stadium. The visitors have a fine form in front of the home crowd behind them but they just haven’t been the same team away from home. They come into the match on the back of three consecutive losses on the road and just one away win this term (1-2 in extra-time against Empoli in Coppa Italia) which surely doesn’t sound promising for their Serie B ambitions.
Nonetheless, they have been scoring goals and inability to hold together at the back will be the main concern for Andrea Camplone. With Sassuolo attacking line also back in fine form, Over 2.5 goals FT now seems more than a solid bet to get behind at 3/4
Sassuolo vs Cesena: Head-to-head stats
Sassuolo are unbeaten in the six recent meetings against Cesena, with 4 wins and 2 draws. They have won in all their previous three visits to Cesena, while the record at home is 1 win and 2 draws.
Sassuolo vs Cesena: Prediction
Judging by how Sassuolo have started the New Year, they must not find any difficulty in overtaking a struggling Cesena. Also they have a good head-to-head record over this particular opponent. Cesena are on a 6 match losing streak in away games and they have conceded early goals in 5 of them. An ht/ft for Sassuolo at 2.25 looks like an excellent pick for this game.
Sassuolo vs Cesena: Bet Tips
Half-Time/Full-Time – Sassuolo/Sassuolo at 2.25 (5/4).
