Italian Serie A Mid-Season Clash: Sassuolo Faces Parma in a Battle for Points – Analysis and Preview of the Upcoming Match

The Italian Serie A season enters its 18th round, marking the halfway point. Sassuolo, currently ninth in the league with 22 points after 17 matches, will be hosting Parma. At home, Sassuolo has a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in 8 games, scoring and conceding 10 goals. Their home performance shows a balanced attack and defence, but they lack dominance. In their last 6 league games, Sassuolo has managed only 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with a win rate of just 16.7%. Their attack averages fewer than 1.5 goals per game, and the defence has conceded more than one goal in 6 of their last 10 matches. Currently, the team is missing 4 key players, affecting their overall squad strength. However, playing at home offers them an advantage. Parma, positioned 15th with 17 points from 16 matches, finds themselves in the relegation zone. Their away record includes 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 7 games, with only 4 goals scored, indicating a weak away attack. Parma's recent form has improved with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 league games, but their defence has still conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 10 matches. The team is also dealing with the absence of 3 key players, which impacts their overall team strength. Facing a team ranked higher in the standings, Parma will be striving for a victory. Recommendation: Under 2.25 goals, with a score prediction of 1:0/2:0/1:1.