Serie A Regular Season - 20
AS Roma 2 - 0 FT Sassuolo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' Manu Koné
23' Mario Hermoso
39' ↓ E. Ferguson ↑S. El Shaarawy
HT
Arijanet Murić 59'
61' Matías Soulé
62' ↓ K. Tsimikas ↑Wesley Franca
↓ L. Lipani ↑A. Vranckx 72'
↓ A. Fadera ↑W. Cheddira 73'
76' M. Kone (M. Soule)
79' M. Soule (S. El Shaarawy)
↓ A. Pinamonti ↑L. Moro 83'
↓ I. Kone ↑E. Iannoni 83'
↓ A. Lauriente ↑N. Pierini 83'
Nemanja Matić 85'
87' ↓ Z. Celik ↑D. Rensch
87' ↓ G. Mancini ↑J. Ziolkowski
87' ↓ M. Soule ↑A. Romano
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
M. Svilar 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Mancini 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
M. Hermoso 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Z. Celik
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
N. Pisilli 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
66
Passes
7
Duels
M. Kone 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
K. Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
M. Soule
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
P. Dybala
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
E. Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
39
Entry
BENCH
D. S. Vasquez Llach 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Zelezny
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angelino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ziolkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley Franca 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Mirra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lulli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Romano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Arena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. El Shaarawy 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
51
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
A. Muric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Walukiewicz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Muharemovic 
SWEEPER
8
Cleanups
8
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
4
Blocks
J. Doig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Forwards
A. Fadera 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
A. Lauriente
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
G. Satalino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Paz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Odenthal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Macchioni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Barani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Cheddira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Skjellerup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/10/2025 | Sassuolo | 0 - 1 | AS Roma | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 17/03/2024 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 03/12/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 12/03/2023 | AS Roma | 3 - 4 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 09/11/2022 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | AS Roma | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 13/02/2022 | Sassuolo | 2 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
AS Roma Win
Sassuolo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +17
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +16
P: 20 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 20 GD: +5
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -15
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 29 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Stadio Olimpico Siege: Soulé and Koné Break Sassuolo Resistance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A display of pure persistence at the Stadio Olimpico keeps Roma firmly in the hunt for European qualification following a late scoring blitz.
The Opening Act: One-Sided Dominance
From the first whistle, AS Roma established a tactical stranglehold on the match, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery. An Intensity rating of 6.7 reflected a relentless tempo that saw the Giallorossi register a staggering 26 shots compared to Sassuolo's five. Dominating 64% of possession, the hosts looked to break the Balance through the industrious movement of Manu Koné and the creative spark of their forward line. Despite the overwhelming pressure and 16 shots from inside the penalty area, the visitors managed to survive the first half, primarily through desperate defending and a low block that temporarily frustrated the Roman faithful.
The Pivot: VAR Drama and Escalating Pressure
The match reached a boiling point in the 61st minute when a penalty awarded to Matías Soulé was sensationally overturned by VAR. The decision threatened to derail Roma's momentum, especially given the high Stakes in their pursuit of the top four. However, rather than fading, the hosts intensified their siege. The defensive line, marshaled expertly by Gianluca Mancini, ensured that any rare Sassuolo counter-attack was snuffed out before it could develop. This tactical security allowed the midfielders to push even higher, maintaining a suffocating pressure that eventually forced the cracks in the Neroverdi backline to widen beyond repair.
Resolution: The Soulé and Koné Show
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 76th minute when Manu Koné found the net, assisted by the ever-present Matías Soulé. With the resistance broken, the second goal followed rapidly just three minutes later. This time, Soulé turned scorer, finishing clinicaly after being set up by substitute S. El Shaarawy. With an Upset Factor of 0.0, the 2-0 result was a fair reflection of a match where Roma's superiority was never truly in doubt. The win cements Roma's fifth-place position in Serie A, while for the visitors, the lack of offensive threat leaves them vulnerable in the middle of the table as their winless run continues.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned a 61st-minute penalty for Roma, briefly stalling their momentum before they eventually broke the deadlock late on.
What made Matías Soulé the Man of the Match?
Soulé recorded both a goal and an assist, earning a 9.2 rating as the primary creative force behind Roma's victory.
How did substitute Matías Soulé change the game?
Though Soulé started, his late goal and assist combined with substitute El Shaarawy's impact to finally dismantle the Sassuolo defense.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Roma Eye Top-Four Push at Olimpico
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Roma's overwhelming home advantage and defensive solidity make this a predictable hurdle on their path to the Champions League places.
The Setup
On January 10, 2026, the Stadio Olimpico hosts a fixture that feels more like a routine assignment for AS Roma than a high-octane clash. Sitting in 5th place, the Giallorossi boast a Stars rating of 7.8, fueled by the midfield presence of M. Koné and the creative spark of M. Soulé. While their Form score of 5.0 reflects some recent inconsistency, their 14 wins this season tell the story of a team far superior to their visitors. Sassuolo arrives in 11th place, plagued by a defensive record that has seen them leak 34 goals in 24 matches, struggling to find any Balance in transition.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on the duel between Roma's clinical attack and the resilience of the away side's goalkeeper. Arijanet Murić has been under siege recently, averaging 4.4 saves per game, but he faces a Roma unit that excels at home. Meanwhile, Mile Svilar has been "on fire" for the hosts, registering 11 saves and two clean sheets in his last five outings. With the Stakes rated at a modest 4.0, the pressure is entirely on Sassuolo to avoid a heavy defeat against a side that rarely blinks at home.
Our Prediction
Roma will likely dictate the tempo from the opening whistle, using their superior midfield depth to pin Sassuolo back. Expect the breakthrough to come through a moment of individual brilliance or a set-piece conversion. A professional performance should see the Giallorossi secure a comfortable 2-0 victory, managing the game with ease once the lead is established.