Sassuolo vs Torino: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Sassuolo vs Torino: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Sunday afternoon in Serie A sees 9th place Sassuolo take on 13th place Torino in a match where a win for either side could have a big impact on the club's season going forwards.

Sassuolo find themselves on 21 points, just four points off 6th place which guarantees a sport in European football for next season. Their most recent match saw them earn a point away at San Siro vs high flying AC Milan, a result which will boost confience alongsidde a win over bottom of the table Forentina in the match before.

Meanwhile, Torino are four places and four points lower in 13th on 17 points. The club from Turin recently ended a three game losing streak with a win over Cremonese and will be hoping to continue the feel-good factor as they look to steer away from any potiential relegation concerns

Sassulo Predicted XI:

Goalkeepr: Muric

Defenders: Cande, Muharemovic, Idzes, Walukiewicz

Midfielders: Kone, Matic, Thorstvedt

Forwards: Fadera, Pinamonti, Volpato

Torino Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Paleari

Defenders: Ismajli, Maripán, Coco

Midfielders: Pedersen, Vlasic, Asllani, Gineitis, Lazaro

Forwards: Zapata, Adams

Sassuolo Last Five Results:

Milan 2-2 Sassuolo

Sassuolo 3-1 Fiorentina

Como 2-0 Sassuolo

Sassuolo 2-2 Pisa

Atalanta 0-3 Sassuolo

Recent form for Sassuolo has been strong, which has seen them climb into the top half of the Serie A table. A recent 0-3 win away at Atalanta in particular stands out as an impressive result in their season so far.

Torino Last Five Results:

Torino 1-0 Cremonese

Torino 2-3 Milan

Lecce 2-1 Torino

Torino 1-5 Como

Juventus 0-0 Torino

Unlike their hosts, Torino's recent form has not been particualrly bright. Although they earned an away draw vs Juventus in the derby, it was followed by a poort showing at home vs Como where they were thrashed 1-5. Two defeats in a row followed, before they tasted victory in the league for the first time since October in their latest match vs Cremonese.

Key Players To Watch:

Sassuolo: Andrea Pinamonti

With main man Domenico Berardi out with a knee injury, Sassuolo will be looking to centre forward Andrea Pinamonti to make the difference in attack. The Italian striker has four goals this season in Serie A and will be keen to add to that tally in Sunday's game.

Torino: Nikola Vlasic

Former West Ham attacking midfielder Nikola Vlasic scored the winner in Torino's match vs Cremonese in what was a much needed victory.

The Croatian will be looking to add to that form vs Sassuolo as Torino look to put recent poor form behind them.

Best Sassuolo vs Torino Betting Tips:

Key betting tip: Sassuolo to win at 2.35 represents strong value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters

Match Facts:

Sunday 21st December, Kick-Off: 14:00pm GMT

Italian Serie A

Mapei Stadium (Sassuolo)