Sassuolo vs Atalanta Predictions

• Sassuolo have won their last two home games against Atalanta
• Atalanta have reworked their squad over the summer.
• Sassuolo picked up 28 of their 45 points at home last season.

Sassuolo can pull off minor upset

Atalanta finished fifth in Serie A last season and will feel Champions league qualification is a realistic aim this term, but they face a tough opener at Sassuolo on Sunday.

The Neroverdi were far better at home than they were on their travels last season and they lost just seven of their 19 games at the Mapei Stadium, with two of those losses coming in their final two fixtures at this venue when they had nothing to play for.

Sassuolo have managed to keep their squad intact, although key forward Domenico Berardi could be set to join Juventus before the window closes, and have made what look to be good additions.

In contrast there has been a big player turnover in Bergamo, instigated largely by Rasmus Hojlund’s huge move to Manchester United, and it could take a while for this Atalanta team to gel.

Sassuolo boast good record against La Dea

Sassuolo beat Atalanta 1-0 at this ground in February and they have a good home record against their opponents on Sunday, winning two and drawing one of the previous three meetings.

As such, the big price on a win for the Neroverdi appeals here. The hosts have already had a competitive match this season, winning in extra time at Cosenza in the Coppa Italia, while this will be Atalanta’s first outing.

A 2-1 win for Sassuolo could be the way to go in the correct score market as they only managed two clean sheets in their final nine home games and Atalanta scored in seven of their final nine games overall.

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