Crucial matchups for Tuesday: Accumulator Tip for January 16

This Tuesday's accumulator tip includes matches from prestigious competitions, with the Asian Cup in progress and an anticipated face-off between Mali and South Africa in the AFCON. In Serie A, Juventus is set to host Sassuolo, aiming to narrow the league gap with Inter. Let's delve into the analysis of the Juventus vs. Sassuolo match to make informed betting predictions.

The Bianconeri enter the upcoming match riding a five-game winning streak across all competitions, during which they have scored 15 goals while conceding only three. Their home record against the opponents is formidable, with just one loss in 11 games and nine wins, making them the clear favorites. Despite the Neroverdi bouncing back from three consecutive defeats in their last outing, they face a Juventus side in impressive form.

Interestingly, Sassuolo has secured victories in three of their last five Serie A meetings against Juventus. However, their away performance has been less convincing, with only two wins in their last 14 league games on the road. Although Sassuolo has a history of scoring goals away and tends to elevate their game against Italy's top teams, Juventus is a resilient side and is likely to extend their winning streak. A victory would bring them closer to the Serie A summit, adding extra motivation fueled by the desire for revenge.

• Bet Type: W1

Thailand's recent form leading up to the Asian Cup has been irregular, especially in defense, where they have conceded 20 goals in their last seven games, including five in their most recent match. Kyrgyzstan, in only their second appearance at this stage, face a challenging task if they aim to replicate their quarterfinal achievement from their debut.

Anticipating an open and offensive style of play in this match, I expect both teams to find the back of the net. Given the expected nature of the game, I am predicting a total of three goals in this encounter, as both sides are likely to contribute to the scoring.

• Bet Type: Over 2.5 Goals

Despite facing an injury crisis, Mali boasts a solid and experienced squad, maintaining confidence in their ability to extend their positive run of results. Nevertheless, South Africa, being a formidable team, should not be underestimated, and the Bafana Bafana are likely to put up a strong challenge. Anticipating a competitive and open match with both teams striving to secure three points on day one, I am inclined to support a bet on both sides, considering the high stakes involved.

• Bet Type: BTTS