Tuesday 06/05/2014, 20:00, Italy Serie A, Round 36, Fiorentina vs Sassuolo

Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Betting Preview

Fiorentina missed out on a great opportunity to win a trophy this season, after losing the Coppa Italia final to Napoli. On the bright side, they are virtually guaranteed a place in Europa League next season and all they need to do is to win a point in the remaining three games. Sassuolo is under pressure, because despite having a game in hand, they are still below the relegation line and face AC Milan in the last round.

Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Betting Odds

At Ladbrokes

Fiorentina 1.70, Draw 4.30, Sassuolo 5.20

Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Betting Tips

Fiorentina suffered a total defensive meltdown in the first 20 min. of the cup final and this allowed Napoli to score 2 goals in a quick succession. Despite their efforts, Fiorentina failed to tie the score and were forced to take bigger chances in the final minutes of the game, which resulted in another goal allowed.

They don't play with the same sense of urgency tonight but the fact that they start as favorites, means that the hosts are expected to win at least one point. The best way to make a defeat go away from the collective mind of supporters is by firing back with a home win and three points are within reach tonight.

While the hosts can afford to be complacent and wait for the best opportunity to strike, Sassuolo can't afford to settle for a point. A draw would allow them to briefly leave the relegation area, but the head to head record with Bologna and their difficult schedule won't make their relegation worries disappear.

Fielding three strikers against a better team such as Juventus was a calculated risk and initially it looked like it will deliver positive results. Sassuolo took the lead after 9 min., but the visitors rebounded quickly and scored three unanswered goals, to mathematically claim the title in Serie A.

Key Facts

• The two teams met just once so far and Fiorentina secured a narrow margin victory on the road
• Despite the busy schedule, the hosts have no injured or suspended players and coach Montella can field a competitive starting formation.

Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Betting Prediction

Just because the team needs to win, doesn't automatically mean that they will collect points and this is exactly the position in which Sassuolo find themselves. They will be forced to take chances upfront and this will make them vulnerable to speedy counterattacks, so it is worth backing the hosts at odds of 1.70.

Bet: Fiorentina @ 1.70 with Ladbrokes