Sassuolo
Lecce
May 17 14:00
7h 40m 30s
MAPEI Stadium in Reggio Emilia hosts Sunday afternoon's Serie A final-round fixture, Sassuolo versus US Lecce. Both clubs desperately need points to preserve their Serie A status in this season's dramatic conclusion. The MAPEI Stadium hosts one of Italian football's most consequential final-round fixtures.
Predictions & Tips
Form Guide
Sassuolo
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Sassuolo, returning to Serie A after one season in Serie B, have found the top-flight standard an enormous challenge but have kept their head above board. Their 11th-place position on 29 points reflects a campaign that has been consistently impressive and a squad that has been able to compete at the Serie A level with the regularity needed for safety. At the MAPEI Stadium, where their final home fixture of the season carries little weight, they carry the backing of their passionate support.
Lecce
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Lecce, from Puglia's regional capital, arrive this fixture six-places and a whopping 17 points behind their opposition in this encounter. A lone victory in their past five outings reflects the fragility of a position that could yet unravel on the final day if results go against them. Away at the MAPEI, a venue where Sassuolo's survival desperation will be felt in every tackle and duel, they face one of the most pressurised final-round environments in Italian football. Lecce know that a win here would make their safety effectively unassailable regardless of the final day.
Prediction
This fixture shapes up to be a keenly contested encounter. As such, expect at least two goal returns at full-time
What are the best odds for the game?
Sassuolo are given 2.73 odds to win at home, while Lecce are pegged at 2.68 for the away win. A draw is factored at 3.94 odds.
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