Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Josh Doig 19'
↓ Cristian Volpato ↑Domenico Berardi 38'
45' ↓ Rahim Alhassane ↑Juan Miranda
45' ↓ Tommaso Pobega ↑Nikola Moro
45' ↓ Jens Odgaard ↑Marco Libra
HT
50' Roberto Piccoli (Juan Miranda)
51' Emil Holm
53' Roberto Piccoli
Jay Idzes 54'
Vasilije Adzic 56'
↓ Vasilije Adzic ↑Kristian Thorstvedt 60'
↓ Luca Lipani ↑Ibrahim Sulemana 60'
66' ↓ Nicolo Cambiaghi ↑Artem Dovbyk
↓ Nemanja Matić ↑Andrea Ghion 80'
↓ Josh Doig ↑Rafael Obrador 80'
86' ↓ Federico Bernardeschi ↑Samuel Mbangula Tshifunda
90'+1 Artem Dovbyk
90'+1 Artem Dovbyk
90'+4 Domenico Tedesco
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Ł. Skorupski 
OCTOPUS
4
Saves
4
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
E. Holm 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
T. Heggem 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
83
Passes
8
Duels
A. Theate 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Alhassane
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
T. Pobega 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
L. Ferguson
MAGNET
125
Activity
125
Activity
116
Passes
9
Duels
F. Bernardeschi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
J. Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
N. Cambiaghi 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Forwards
R. Piccoli 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
M. Pessina 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
U. Happonen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vitík
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Miranda
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
E. Helland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Amondarain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Libra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dovbyk 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.0
Rating
J. Enem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mbangula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
A. Murić 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Cinquegrano
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Leysen
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
J. Doig 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Vasilije Adžić
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
N. Matić
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
L. Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
C. Volpato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
38
Entry
K. Bowie
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Laurienté
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
G. Satalino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rafael Obrador
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Odenthal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Van der Brempt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ćaleta-Car
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ghion
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Esposito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Berardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Skjellerup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | Sassuolo | 0 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 12/28/2025 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 02/03/2024 | Bologna | 4 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 10/28/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 05/08/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 11/12/2022 | Bologna | 3 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 05/15/2022 | Bologna | 1 - 3 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 12/22/2021 | Sassuolo | 0 - 3 | Bologna | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 02/20/2021 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 10/18/2020 | Bologna | 3 - 4 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Bologna Win
Sassuolo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +8
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Breathless Drama as Hosts Snatch Late Point
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. A phenomenal showcase of attacking intent and tactical vulnerability where neither side refused to yield in the search for early-season momentum.
Setting the Tempo and Early Setbacks
A clear tactical pattern emerged immediately as Bologna confidently dominated possession at 61%, passing fluidly through the midfield lines to establish early dominance. However, their vast ball retention lacked a killer final ball, allowing Sassuolo to execute a textbook smash-and-grab approach. The visitors injected extreme Intensity into their quick transitional play, actively exposing the spaces left behind by the high defensive line. This precise strategy paid dividends in the 19th minute when Josh Doig found a crucial pocket of space to fire home the opening goal. The hosts responded by mounting heavy pressure and forcing multiple corner-kick situations, but a disciplined defensive shape meant the home side went into the tunnel incredibly frustrated despite dictating the general flow of play.
A Flurry of Rapid-Fire Goals
The second half erupted into a completely different spectacle, leaving cautious tactical setups completely behind. The introduction of Juan Miranda provided an immediate creative spark for the hosts, stretching the width of the pitch effectively. By the 50th minute, Miranda's precise delivery carved open the opposing defence, allowing Roberto Piccoli to emphatically restore parity. Yet, this newfound Balance proved fleeting. The visitors absorbed the roaring crowd's energy and immediately hit back just six minutes later. Vasilije Adžić brilliantly restored the advantage with a clinical strike at the 56-minute mark. This rapid exchange of blows turned the contest into an end-to-end basketball match, with both sets of midfielders bypassing central structures entirely to create continuous scoring opportunities.
Stoppage-Time Salvation and Touchline Drama
Facing the grim prospect of a third consecutive league defeat, the home side threw absolute caution to the wind in the closing stages. A staggering 37 combined shots underscored the sheer desperation and immense attacking intent from both camps. The gamble ultimately yielded vital results when substitute Artem Dovbyk became the hero, burying a dramatic 90th-minute equaliser to salvage a precious point. As the Stakes reached boiling point in stoppage time, touchline discipline completely unraveled, resulting in a straight red card for Domenico Tedesco following abusive language toward the officials. This late expulsion added a final Upset Factor to an unforgettable 2-2 thriller that finally gets the hosts off the mark for the current campaign.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Domenico Tedesco impact the match?
Coming in the 94th minute for dissent, the dismissal had zero tactical effect on the 2-2 result but perfectly highlighted the boiling frustrations during stoppage time.
Did Bologna deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. Their relentless attacking pressure, evidenced by dominating 61% possession and generating double-digit corners, meant Dovbyk's 90th-minute strike was thoroughly earned.
How did substitute Vasilije Adžić change the game?
His direct attacking play and crucial 56th-minute goal instantly disrupted the home side's rhythm, securing a hard-fought point against a wave of relentless pressure.
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.
Early Season Jitters Headline an Uninspiring Serie A Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A mid-table fixture lacking in early-season narrative, making it one strictly for the die-hard supporters.
The Setup
Bologna host Sassuolo with both teams still searching for their rhythm in these opening weeks of Serie A. With a remarkably low Stakes rating, the pressure is entirely off, which ironically tends to produce sluggish football. Bologna's dreadful early Form rating points to a lethargic start, while the visitors look slightly sharper but hardly convincing. Even though the tactical Balance suggests a tight affair on paper, this clash feels desperately short on Stars capable of lifting the fans out of their seats.
Key Battle
The encounter will be decided in the transitional moments between Lewis Ferguson and D. Berardi. Ferguson must dominate the middle of the park; if he switches off, Berardi has the immediate quality to punish any defensive lapses on the break.
Our Prediction
We expect a scrappy 1-0 victory for Bologna. Do not hold your breath for a classic—this will be a slow, disjointed game settled by a single moment of fortune.