Fiorentina vs Sassuolo: a clash of contrasting aims 
Fiorentina welcome Sassuolo looking to nail down their top-flight status once and for all. The visitors, meanwhile, are chasing a place in the top half after a fine campaign. With plenty still on the line, this one should be properly competitive on Tuscan soil.
Fiorentina’s positive run 
The Tuscan side are closing in on their main target. A recent draw at Lecce stretched their unbeaten streak to six games. They now have a decent cushion above the drop zone. And even with striker Moise Kean carrying fitness issues, the team have more than coped. The threat is spread around, with the last eight goals coming from eight different scorers. Artemio Franchi is starting to feel like a proper stronghold again. But if Fiorentina are to secure survival officially, they’ll need to watch Sassuolo’s sharp counterattacks. The coach will be demanding full focus from the first whistle.
Sassuolo’s standout season 
The newly promoted side have been outstanding under Fabio Grosso. With 45 points on the board, their current 10th-place position reflects the quality they’ve produced. They arrive on the back of a strong win over Como and are now eyeing the top half of the table. Sassuolo may even hold the psychological edge, having beaten Fiorentina convincingly in the reverse fixture back in December. Grosso still has one obvious problem to fix, though. His team have conceded in the first half in each of their last six matches. That early wobble is the main issue. A disciplined start will be essential if Sassuolo are to leave with a result.
Probable lineups
Fiorentina : De Gea ; Dodo, Rugani, Ranieri, Balbo ; Ndour, Fagioli, Mandragora ; Harrison, Piccoli, Gudmundsson
Sassuolo : Muric ; Walukiewicz, Muharemovic, Idzes, Doig ; Kone, Matic, Thorstvedt ; Volpato, Pinamonti, Lauriente
Football tip Fiorentina vs sassuolo
Both teams to score
Fiorentina’s newly restored strength at home should make this a high-quality contest. Sassuolo’s firepower, mixed with their defensive fragility early in games, points to a wide-open affair.
The Fiorentina forwards should find a way through a back line that can look passive from kickoff. And Sassuolo’s ability to respond should make for a lively game, with goals at both ends.
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