Match Previews

Their home form has been particularly impressive — including a notable 3-1 victory over Inter Milan. Offensively, the team features a dynamic trio of Campos, Højlund, and Politano, offering strong penetration and creativity in the final third.

Over their last 10 matches, they have recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and just 1 loss, with a particularly explosive attacking performance — including a 7-2 away demolition of Bayer Leverkusen and a 4-0 home thrashing of Atalanta.

Over their last 10 matches, they’ve managed only 4 wins and 6 losses, showing clear inconsistency. Their recent 2-0 home victory over Aston Villa slightly lifted morale, yet prior defeats against top sides like Crystal Palace, Manchester United, and Chelsea exposed weaknesses.

Betting Analysis: Odds Movement: William Hill: 2.50/2.90/3.00 → 2.40/3.00/3.00. Home win slightly lowered; flat odds suggest caution against draw. Asian Handicap: Macau: 0/0.5 2.06 → 2.08 high water. Bet365: 0 → 0/0.5, upper water 1.78 (potential trap). Injury concerns weaken Sassuolo’s home support. Money Flow: Betfair 67.7% on home win; historical odds suggest home win support not overwhelming.

Strength Comparison: Lazio’s squad is valued at €282 million, vastly surpassing Cagliari’s €82.1 million. The quality gap is clear, yet the league table is tightly contested: Lazio sits 13th with 12 points (3W-3D-3L), while Cagliari is 14th with 9 points (2W-3D-4L), just three points behind. This contrast between ranking and squad strength highlights the underlying tension.

Asian Handicap Initial: Level ball (0) or Sunderland -0.25 at high odds (1.95–2.00). Current: Level ball; Sunderland side dropping from 1.06 → 1.00. Reading: Cautious confidence in the hosts — market expects a tight game, not a rout.

Power Balance: Osasuna’s total squad value (€127 million, 14th in La Liga) is notably higher than Real Oviedo’s (€85 million, 19th), yet their performances are nearly identical. Oviedo (2W–1D–7L, 7 pts) and Osasuna (3W–1D–6L, 10 pts) are both teetering near the relegation zone — making this a true six-point survival battle.

Suns ORtg 112.3 (15th), Jazz DRtg 117.6 (29th) Jazz fastbreak 20.8 PPG vs Suns 16.2 allowed Oct 28 total: 272 P; fast pace expected → Over 248.5 probability 85%

High-Post Playmaking: 28 PnR initiated per game; Jokic-Murray PnR 1.43 PPP. Oct 27 vs Wolves: 8 made 3PT from this tactic. Fastbreak: 20.2 PPG (1st league); Jokic long passes 83% success. Oct 25 vs Clippers: 26 fastbreak points, net +18. Paint Dominance: 58.5 PPG inside (1st league); Jokic & Gordon 47% of paint scoring. Oct 29 vs Kings: Blazers allowed 45 points in paint.

Kawhi Leonard (16.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG) isn’t fully at peak form, but has played ~32 minutes in the last 3 games. Team found alternatives with Harden as primary ball-handler + Powell attacking, ensuring offensive stability. Harden (21 PPG, 9.2 APG) & Zubac (18 PPG, 12.5 RPG) pick-and-roll duo creates 1.38 points per possession.

SJK is a mid-to-upper table team in the Finnish league. While they are slightly weaker overall than Inter Turku, they can still pose a threat against stronger sides. Currently, SJK has 16 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, accumulating 54 points and ranking 4th in the Championship Group. Their attack has been potent, scoring 62 goals, but defensively, they have conceded 46 goals, showing vulnerabilities that need attention.

TPS’s home advantage and attacking versatility give them a slight edge, while HJK’s recent slump may continue unless they find rhythm quickly. Expect a competitive game with goals from both sides possible.