Sassuolo take on the visitors Athletic Bilbao in the round 1 match of Europa League group stage. The match will be played at Mapei Stadium on Thursday, September 15th.
Sassuolo had quite successful last season in Serie A and deserved the right to try their skills in Eurocups. On the way to the group stage, Sassuolo eliminated Luzern, 1-1, 3-0 and Crvena Zvezda, 3-0, 1-1. On the other hand, Sassuolo face some troubles in domestic league: 1-0 win over Palermo was followed by awarded defeat in clash with Pescara after initial 3-1 win. The most recent match against Juventus ended with quite expected 1-3 defeat. Despite this ambiguous results, Sassuolo show nice football and can be considered as one the contenders for the first two places in their group and the place knockout stage of the tournament.
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Athletic played only three matches this season as they have gained the direct ticket to the group stage of Europa League as the fifth place of the previous season in La Liga. The visiting side showed quite average results this season, losing to Sporting Gijon, 1-2, Barcelona, 0-1, and beating 1-0 Deportivo in their most recent match in the Spanish Primera.
Athletic Bilbao are much more experienced in eurocups, comparing so Sassuolo. However, the Italian side proved they know how to get positive results in home fixtures with aggressive football and leaving opponents small chances for success. We should consider the hosts as favorites, who are definitely able at least avoid defeat at home match.
Prediction for the match: Sassuolo to win with +0,5 Asian handicap (1X).
