When it comes to intriguing Serie A matches, it doesn’t get much better than the Sassuolo vs. Spezia showdown that is set to kick off in Week 27 of the 2022-2023 season. Scheduled to take place on March 18, 2023, at the Mapei Stadium, the match promises a lot of excitement for fans of both teams. Sassuolo will be looking to secure all three points in front of their home crowd in hopes of moving up the rankings and into the middle of the Serie A standings. Meanwhile, Spezia will be fighting to maintain their position in the league and avoid being relegated to a lower tier.
Preview of the Match
Heading into the match, the home team, Sassuolo, are in good form, having maintained a three-game unbeaten streak. They managed to secure victories against Lecce, Cremonese, and AS Roma. With 33 points from 26 games, they’re currently placed 13th in the Serie A standings, hoping to move up to the top six if they maintain their unbeaten streak. On the other hand, Spezia is also coming off a three-game unbeaten run but has only managed to secure one win in that period. They defeated Inter Milan in their last match and will be coming into the Sassuolo game with a lot of confidence.
Rankings & Line-Ups
With Sassuolo being only three points behind Bologna, it’s clear they have a chance to move up in the rankings. They will be fielding a full-strength squad, with the exception of Ruan, who is unavailable due to suspension. Meanwhile, Spezia is expected to come into the match fielding a similar formation and relying on Eldor Shomurodov, M’Bala Nzola, and Emmanuel Gyasi to lead the attack. Among the midfielders, Mehdi Bourabia, Kevin Angudelo, and Szymon Zukowski will be the ones to watch out for. The defense will be led by Dimitris Nikolaou, Mattia Caldara, Ethan Ampadu, and Kelvin Amian.
Head to Head & Score Prediction
In their previous encounters, Sassuolo and Spezia have had five meetings, with two wins for each team and one draw. In their most recent game in August of 2022, they played a 2-2 draw. With both teams coming into the match with unbeaten runs, there’s no clear favorite. However, given Sassuolo’s home advantage and their current form, they’re predicted to come out on top with a 3-1 win. That said, Spezia won’t let them have an easy game and will likely put up a fierce fight throughout the match.
