Sassuolo v Juventus Betting Tips [23 September 2023]

Gamweek five in Serie A will see Sassuolo play host to Juventus on Saturday evening. These sides are at opposite ends of the table, with the hosts currently in 17th place while the visitors are second. Sassuolo return to MAPEI Stadium following a 4-2 loss to Frosinone in midweek. That was their second consecutive loss in all competitions and their third in four games in the league. Their only points this season came in a 3-1 win over Verona at the start of the month. That win was also the only one they have managed on home soil in their last five games, dating back to May last season. The hosts' major issue this season has been in defence, where they have conceded two or more goals in three of their four games so far. While they are showing up as the underdogs here, The Black and Greens did win the last match between these sides 1-0 at this venue last season. 

Meanwhile, Juventus were banned from European competition this season, which means that they are likely to put everything into winning the Serie A this term. And they are on course to challenge for the title if they can keep up their good performances. Bianconeri are currently on 10 points after five matches and just two behind Inter Milan in the early stages. Over the first four games of the season, they have recorded three wins and a draw. Their most impressive performance came in their last match, beating last season's runners-up Lazio 3-0 at home. Juve’s only dropped points this term was a 1-1 draw against Bologna in gameweek two. In contrast to their opponents, the visitors have been solid in defence and have scored two or more in three of their four matches. It will take an incredible effort for the hosts to win this one.