🔊 Can Lecce reach the Coppa Italia quarterfinals? Many football fans have changed their perception of Sassuolo after their relegation to Serie B. However, the "Black and Greens" are performing well, currently sitting comfortably in the top three after six matches. They will undoubtedly aim to showcase their best football in the upcoming game. Be sure to check our prediction before placing any bets on the match at "Via del Mare."
**H2H**
In the past ten years, Lecce and Sassuolo have faced each other six times, all while competing in Italy's top league. During this span, the "Salentians" managed to secure victory just once, which came on April 21, 2024, when they defeated Sassuolo 3-0 away.
### Lecce
Lecce has shown promise in the first five rounds of the season, despite their current 16th-place standing. The "Salentians" have created plenty of chances and have matched their opponents in most games, but they've frequently faced setbacks. For instance, last weekend, Lecce controlled the match against Parma, only to concede two late goals in injury time (90+3' and 90+5'), resulting in a frustrating 2-2 draw. Prior to that, they delivered a disappointing performance in a 0-0 loss to Torino. Compounding their challenges, the coaching staff is already stretched thin with four players, including Medon Berisha and Nicola Sansone, sidelined due to injury.
### Sassuolo
After their relegation to Serie B, Sassuolo's primary goal is to return to Italy's top league in the following season. The "Black and Greens" have performed well in the first six rounds, accumulating 11 points and securing third place. They have lost only once this season, which was a narrow 1-0 defeat on the road against Cosenza on September 21. Fabio Grosso has all of his key players available for the upcoming match, with no significant injury concerns to contend with.
### Prediction on Goals
Lecce has struggled offensively this season, managing only three goals, which averages out to just 0.6 goals per match. While this isn’t an impressive figure, it's worth noting that the "Salentians" have displayed aggressive football in each game, consistently generating opportunities according to the expected goals (xG) metric. On the other hand, Sassuolo has not finished any match without scoring. Therefore, we predict that both teams will score.
### Prediction on Corners
As previously mentioned, Lecce has demonstrated solid defensive play this season, reflected in their corner statistics. They average a respectable 5.8 corners per game in Serie A. With the upcoming match taking place at "Via del Mare," we recommend betting on Lecce to earn over 4.5 corners.
### Scores24 Prediction for Lecce vs. Sassuolo
The upcoming match features two evenly matched teams. Although they play in different divisions, Transfermarkt estimates Lecce's squad value at €93 million and Sassuolo's at €85 million. Both teams favor an aggressive style of play and have no trouble creating scoring chances against their opponents. Given that this is a Coppa Italia fixture, both sides may field their reserves, increasing the likelihood of defensive errors. We are betting on both teams to score, as we expect an end-to-end match. If regular time concludes at 1-1, it’s likely the game will head to a penalty shootout.
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