Sassuolo vs Spezia Live Stream & Tips - Tight Coppa Italia Tie Expected

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Last updated: 01 Nov 2023

Ryan Allan 01 Nov 2023

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Watch Sassuolo vs Spezia in the Coppa Italia
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Tight contest expected - Thursday 17.00 GMT

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Sassuolo´s in action (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Sassuolo vs Spezia Predictions
Head to Head
Sassuolo Form
Sassuolo Team News
Spezia Form
Spezia Team News

Sassuolo vs Spezia Predictions

Both sides have struggled for wins this year, and a low-scoring contest could be on the cards.

In a tough match to call, I´m taking under 2.5 goals as my only pick for this Coppa Italia contest.

Sassuolo have scored an average of 1.3 goals in their last 10 matches
Sassuolo have scored just 1 goal in their last 3 home matches
Sassuolo have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches
Spezia have seen under 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches
Spezia have scored an average of 0.8 goals in their last 10 matches

Head to Head

Thursday´s Coppa Italia tie will be the eleventh match between Sassuolo and Spezia since 2011.

Sassuolo holds a seven-to-one H2H advantage after a 1-0 win at this venue in 2022.

Spezia´s only win in this fixture was a 2-1 victory at the MAPEI STADIUM two years ago.

Sassuolo Form

Currently 15th in Serie A, Sassuolo´s recent winless run continued last weekend with a 1-1 draw against Bologna. Alessio Dionisi´s side have now failed to win their last four matches.

At the MAPEI Stadium, the Neroverdi slipped to back-to-back Serie A losses against Monza (1-0) and Lazio (2-0) before the recent draw with Bologna.

Sassuolo Team News

Sassuolo head coach Alessio Dionisi is likely to make some changes to his selection.

Lynchpin forward Domenico Berardi may drop to the bench with more pressing Serie A contests to come.

Matheus Henrique, Pedro Obiang and Agustin Alvarez remain long-term absentees for the Neroverdi.

Spezia Form

Spezia come into Thursday´s Coppa Italia tie currently unbeaten in their last five matches. However, the Little Eagles have only managed to win one of their last ten fixtures since August.

Placed 16th in Serie B, Massimiliano Alvini´s side picked up a 2-2 draw at Palermo in their last road fixture.

Tough to beat but short in firepower, three of Spezia´s last five matches finished goalless.

Spezia Team News

Head coach Alvini has a near-fully fit squad to choose from for the trip to the MAPEI Stadium.

Filippo Bandinelli is the only expected absentee after he was forced off in Spezia´s weekend draw with Cosenza.

Verdict

Sassuolo v Spezia

A tight Coppa Italia tie seems likely, with neither team inspiring much confidence this season.

With that in mind, I´m taking a chance on under 2.5 goals at the MAPEI Stadium.

Under 2.5 Goals

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