07 May 2022
MATCH POINT - Currently on 53 points from their 20 league games, Juventus need only not lose to Sassuolo to claim a fifth league title in as many seasons, and become the first team to win five in a row in Serie A history.
SASSUOLO SUSSED - Having won eight of the nine meetings with Sassuolo in Serie A, Juve have not obtained more victories against any other opponent.
DOUBLE HEADER - Of Juve’s 14 goals from headers this Serie A season, at least three more than any other side, six bear the name of Cristiana Girelli, whose headed double won the first meeting 2-0 with Sassuolo on December 4th.
FRONT FOOT - Juventus and Sassuolo excel both in terms of offensive recoveries, 293 for the Bianconere, 274 for the Emiliane, and in terms of attempts following offensive recoveries, 49 for Juve to Sassuolo’s 53. The Neroverdi, however, boast most goals following an offensive recovery, with seven.
MIDFIELD MOMENTUM - Considering the last two league campaigns, three of the four midfielders that have participated in at least 20 goals in the top flight will face off: Sassuolo’s Kamila Dubcovà (27 - 16 goals and 11 assists) versus Valentina Cernoia (21 - 11 goals and 10 assists) and Arianna Caruso (20 - 15 goals and five assists).
