Sassuolo vs Fiorentina
Serie A
Saturday
6th January 2024
Citta del Tricolore
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Sassuolo form analysis
Despite recent disappointing results, Sassuolo’s form shows signs of improvement. After unluckily losing 1-2 at home to Roma on December 3rd, Sassuolo suffered stoppage time heartbreak in their next match – stunningly losing 1-2 at home to relegation strugglers Cagliari after taking an early lead through M. Erlić. Their bad luck continued by conceding another late equalizer to draw 2-2 away at Udinese on December 17th after leading twice through L. Lucca and R. Pereyra goals.
Sassuolo then conceded late again to lose 1-2 at home to fellow strugglers Genoa on December 22nd – undone by a late Ekuban winner after Pinamonti’s opener. The year ended with an unlucky 1-0 loss away at top four contenders AC Milan on December 30th, although Sassuolo acquitted themselves well and went close to snatching a point. Overall, despite no wins in five matches, Sassuolo’s performances have improved – they just need to eradicate individual errors and shore up concentration to translate this into more positive results under their manager. Addressing these defensive issues is critical if they are to avoid being sucked into a tense survival battle.
Fiorentina form analysis
Fiorentina’s recent league form has been inconsistent despite some positive performances. After easily beating struggling Salernitana 3-0 at home on December 3rd, Fiorentina fought back to earn a creditable 1-1 away draw with top four hopefuls Roma a week later courtesy of a L. Martínez Quarta equalizer. Fiorentina edged past relegation battlers Verona 1-0 away from home on December 17th via a L. Beltrán winner to make it seven points from nine. However, they failed to build momentum, suffering a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Monza on December 23rd from an early Beltrán goal.
Fiorentina stabilized during the winter break by grinding out a narrow 1-0 home victory over Torino on December 29th with L. Ranieri netting a late winner. Overall, Fiorentina have shown spirit to battle back in games but must improve ruthlessness in converting chances created into goals. Addressing these attacking struggles will be critical for the manager to lift Fiorentina. Back into top seven contention during the second half of the campaign. With emerging talents like Beltrán showing promise, defensive organization and clinical edge must improve for Fiorentina to make a late push for European qualification.
