Benevento host Sassuolo in Serie A next week, still searching for their first league points of the campaign in the Italian top-flight. With opponents Sassuolo not fairing much better themselves, it could well be a nervy encounter at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito on Sunday afternoon. Benevento take on Sassuolo as they attempt to claim their first point of the season in Italy, with the home side having struggled since their promotion from Serie B.
Italian Serie A – Stadio Ciro Vigorito, Benevento – Sunday 19th November – 14:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Benevento Calcio
US SassuoloWith the visitors looking to distance themselves from the bottom three with a win at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito, it could well be another long 90 minutes for Benevento fans. Due to their results so far, many betting customers are likely to once again bet on another defeat for Benevento ahead of kick-off, however with a variety of other appealing markets, let’s take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side. Be sure to check out our top betting tip below too.
Benevento Team News & Form
Having been promoted via the playoffs in Serie B last season, Benevento have not got to grips with life in the Italian top-flight at all, losing all 12 of their encounters to date, conceding a massive 31 goals in the process. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is under pressure to at least give his side a fighting chance of survival come the end of the campaign, with his side having scored just five goals all season. Almost half of the Benevento playing squad is made up of players on loan from other clubs, including Danilo Cataldi, Berat Djimsiti and Marco D’Alessandro. Defender Luca Antei will be unable to line up against his parent club, with Benevento coming into the clash with Sassuolo off the back of a 2-1 win against Juventus. A goal from Amato Ciciretti actually put the minnows ahead in Turin, and despite being pegged back by two second half goals, it was undoubtedly Benevento’s best performance of the season.
Sassuolo Team News & Form
Sassuolo lost at home to AC Milan last time around, their third straight defeat in Serie A. Manager Cristian Bucchi is now under pressure as a result of his team sitting just two points ahead of the relegation zone, with Sassuolo having won just two matches this season. Alessandro Matri, Paolo Cannavaro and Diego Falcinelli are among the most experienced members of their squad.
Head to Head
The two teams have never previously met in a competitive fixture as a result of this being Benevento’s first season in the Italian top-flight, meaning that no conclusions can be made in this area ahead of kick-off.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their recent form and standing in the table, it comes as little surprise that Benevento are the major underdogs for victory next weekend. The home side can be backed at best odds of 16/5 with bookmaker William Hill to claim their first win of the season, while Sassuolo are available at a price of 17/20 with the same bookmaker.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes, which can be found at odds of 4/5 at Ladbrokes.