Palermo vs Sassuolo Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Previews

A strong run of form at the end of last season was just about enough to save Palermo’s Serie A status and they will be hoping to steer clear of the relegation zone again this season under coach Davide Ballardini, whose summer signings so far are mostly players without big reputations or top-flight experience.

The challenge for Sassuolo this year is likely going to be living up to increased expectations after their superb season last time out, while they are also having to balance their domestic commitments with playing in Europe.

A 3-0 win over Crvena Zvezda in their play-off match on Thursday indicated they are in strong form as they enter the new league campaign and it will be Europa League football for Sassuolo this season barring a disaster in the second leg.

Sassuolo have lost some of their most important players over the course of the summer break – with Nicola Sansone moving to Villarreal the biggest of them – but they are a very stable club that should be on track for a place in the top half again.

A run of four wins on the bounce at the end of the season seems to have been carried over into the new campaign for Sassuolo, but Palermo are undefeated in their last five matches.

With two of the four previous games between the sides having ended in a draw, we are tipping the Draw at 11/5 with bet365 for this match, while our correct score market selection is 1-1 Draw at 5/1 with bet365.