Juventus asserted control in a 2-0 win over injury-hit Sassuolo, suggesting bettors could back Juventus to win and consider a -1 handicap or Over 1.5 goals. Sassuolo’s long injury list and recent home struggles lower their chances of scoring, making clean bets on a Juve victory more attractive for short-term wagers.
Juventus Dominate Injured Sassuolo in Serie A Clash
Fabio Grosso admitted Juventus "deserve credit" after a commanding performance that exposed Sassuolo’s limited options. The newly-promoted Neroverdi were hit by a long injury list — including Domenico Berardi, Cristian Volpato, Filippo Romagna, Daniel Boloca and Edoardo Pieragnolo — while Woyo Coulibaly is away at the Africa Cup of Nations. Kristian Thorstvedt also left before half-time with a shoulder problem.
How the Game Unfolded
An early deflection from Tarik Muharemovic turned Pierre Kalulu’s cross into an own goal, with the ball sneaking past Arijanet Muric. Juventus dominated the match thereafter, creating numerous chances and ultimately finishing the job in the second half when Fabio Miretti and Jonathan David capitalised on defensive errors to seal the 2-0 victory.
Grosso: A Learning Moment for Sassuolo
Grosso framed the defeat as part of his team’s growth: "We had prepared it in a different way to how we actually played, but Juventus deserve credit for that. We emerge defeated, but it is part of the growth process, we will recharge our batteries and learn from this." He acknowledged satisfaction with the season overall but disappointment in this performance, stressing the need to stay in matches even when things go wrong.
Standings, Form and Upcoming Tests
Sassuolo remain in mid-table but are without a home victory for over a month and have managed only three draws in their last five Serie A fixtures. Their next challenge is a trip to Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma — a tough away fixture against a side chasing Champions League positions.
Implications for Serie A and Betting
Juventus’ control and Sassuolo’s mounting injuries suggest the visitors are vulnerable in attack. For punters, backing Juventus to win or take a -1 handicap looks sensible in the short term, while cautious bettors might favour Juventus with Over 1.5 goals. Sassuolo’s recent inability to secure home wins and their depleted squad reduce confidence in both teams to score when they travel next.
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