Juventus vs Sassuolo Match Analysis and Prediction

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Juventus have found the Scudetto apparently being out of reach and European glory a long shot, and they now continue their quest for silverware on Thursday, as they host Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

The cup holders have improved to enter top four in Serie A after Sunday’s victory over Verona, though their sluggish start to the season included a shock home loss to Sassuolo back in October.

Juventus kicked off their Coppa Italia defence with a 4-1 victory over Sampdoria last month, and they are now just two steps away from the final and return to the competition amid some fine league form.

The victory at the weekend helped them leapfrog Atalanta in the top-four race, and they also won eight of their last 12 matches since the start of December.

If they are to play in the semi-finals against either Atalanta or Fiorentina next month, Juventus must first overcome a side that stunned them with a late goal at the Allianz Stadium earlier this season in a 2-1 loss.

Meanwhile, Sassuolo went down to a 4-0 defeat away at Sampdoria, with Neroverdi old boys Francesco Caputo and Stefano Sensi among the scorers at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

They still sit in a comfortable mid-table position in Serie A despite a series of results that includes just two wins from their last eight league and cup games, one of which was the last-16 victory over Cagliari.

Despite Caputo’s and Jeremie Boga’s departures, Alessio Dionisi still has talented attacking trio at his disposal.

Sassuolo have never before lifted the Coppa Italia, and they will be aiming to repeat the unlikely events of their last enconter with I Bianconeri, but to overcome Juventus on their own turf fro a second time this season means they remain distant outsiders for the trophy.

Juventus vs Sassuolo head to head

The two sides have previously met on 17 occasions in Serie A, where Juventus have taken 12 victories while Sassuolo have won two and they have drawn in 3. Juventus have scored 42 goals and conceded 15. In their last five meetings, Juventus have won two, Sassuolo one with two draws.

Juventus 2-2 Sassuolo 01/12/19

Sassuolo 3-3 Juventus 15/07/20

Juventus 3-1 Sassuolo 10/01/21

Sassuolo 1-3 Juventus 12/05/21

Juventus 1-2 Sassuolo 27/10/21

Juventus latest home form

Juventus have recently been on a good run of form at home, having been unbeaten in their last seven matches. They recently defeated Sampdoria 4-1 in the Coppa Italia. In their last five matches, they have won four and drawn one, scoring 11 goals and conceding 2 in the process.

Juventus 2-0 Cagliari 21/12/21

Juventus 1-1 Napoli 06/01/22

Juventus 2-0 Udinese 15/01/22

Juventus 4-1 Sampdoria 18/01/22

Juventus 2-0 Verona 06/02/22

Juventus latest away form

Juventus recently lost 2-1 to Inter Milan after extra time in the Super Cup. However, they have recently been on a good form on the road, that being their only loss in the last six matches. In their last five matches, they have won two, drawn two and lost one.

Venezia 1-1 Juventus 11/12/21

Bologna 0-2 Juventus 18/12/21

Roma 3-4 Juventus 09/01/22

Inter Milan (E)2-1 Juventus 12/01/22

AC Milan 0-0 Juventus 23/01/22

Sassuolo latest home form

Sassuolo have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, as they have failed to record consistent victories. However, they recently managed to defeat Cagliari 1-0 in the Coppa Italia in their last home game. In their last five, they have won two, drawn one and lost two.

Sassuolo 2-1 Lazio 12/12/21

Sassuolo 0-3 Bologna 22/12/21

Sassuolo 1-1 Genoa 06/01/22

Sassuolo 2-4 Verona 16/01/22

Sassuolo 1-0 Cagliari 19/01/22

Sassuolo latest away form

Sassuolo lost their last away game 4-0 to Sampdoria in the league. However, they have recently been on a relatively good form on the road, as they have been unbeaten in five matches before that. In their last five away matches, they have won one, drawn three and lost one.

Spezia 2-2 Sassuolo 05/12/21

Fiorentina 2-2 Sassuolo 19/12/21

Empoli 1-5 Sassuolo 09/01/22

Torino 1-1 Sassuolo 23/01/22

Sampdoria 4-0 Sassuolo 06/02/22

Juventus news

Max Allegri is likely to make alterations form the side which defeated Verona on Sunday, but should still name a strong starting XI, which could again include Dusan Vlahovic.

However, Moise Kean is an option as he competes with Alvaro Morata to lead the line, with Paulo Dybala also likely to feature.

Sassuolo news

Sassuolo are expected to keep a more settled side despite defeat at the weekend, but French forward Gregoire Defrel is contending to force his way into the front line.

Full-back Rogerio returns after missing out against Sampdoria through suspension, but Filip Djuricic remains out due to a long-term hamstring problem.

Prediction and Odds

Sassuolo will be meeting Juventus in a Coppa Italia tie for the first time ever, but with their defensive frailties they could not be able to cause an upset here.

We excpect Juve to view this as a good opportunity to advance to the semis and we back them to win the game.

Odds: 1 1.50 X 1.90 2 2.30