Serie A Regular Season - 9
Cagliari 1 - 2 FT Sassuolo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
A. Lauriente 54'
58' Adam Obert
62' ↓ M. Folorunsho ↑G. Gaetano
62' ↓ G. Zappa ↑M. Felici
A. Pinamonti (C. Volpato) 65'
73' S. Esposito (M. Felici)
↓ K. Thorstvedt ↑A. Vranckx 74'
↓ A. Lauriente ↑A. Fadera 74'
↓ A. Pinamonti ↑L. Moro 74'
76' ↓ G. Borrelli ↑L. Pavoletti
83' ↓ M. Adopo ↑L. Mazzitelli
83' ↓ S. Esposito ↑Z. Luvumbo
↓ I. Kone ↑E. Iannoni 85'
↓ C. Volpato ↑W. Cheddira 85'
Alieu Fadera 86'
89' Riyad Idrissi
Edoardo Iannoni 90'+6
90'+7 Elia Caprile
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
E. Caprile 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
M. Palestra 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Adopo
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
M. Prati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Folorunsho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
R. Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
G. Borrelli
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
S. Esposito 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
G. Ciocci 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Sarno
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Luperto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Di Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Mina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Mazzitelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Gaetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cavuoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Liteta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kilicsoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Felici 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
7
Rating
L. Pavoletti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Luvumbo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
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
F. Cande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Coulibaly
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
K. Thorstvedt 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
N. Matic 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
61
Passes
6
Duels
I. Kone
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
C. Volpato
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
34
Passes
13
Duels
A. Pinamonti
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Lauriente
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
S. Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Doig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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. Muharemovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Cheddira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Moro
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
N. Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/05/2024 | Sassuolo | 0 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 11/12/2023 | Cagliari | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 16/04/2022 | Cagliari | 1 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 19/01/2022 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Cagliari | Coppa Italia | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 21/11/2021 | Sassuolo | 2 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 31/01/2021 | Cagliari | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Sardegna Arena |
| 20/09/2020 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Cagliari | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 18/07/2020 | Cagliari | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Sardegna Arena |
| 08/12/2019 | Sassuolo | 2 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
Cagliari Win
Sassuolo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
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
Sassuolo Secure Hard-Fought Victory in Sardinia
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A clinical second-half display saw Sassuolo navigate a hostile atmosphere to take maximum points, leaving Cagliari to rue their missed opportunities.
Tactical Grind at Unipol Domus
The match at Unipol Domus began as a cagey affair, defined more by physical duels than fluid football. With 41 fouls committed across the ninety minutes, neither side was willing to yield an inch in a contest where the Stakes felt immense for the hosts. Cagliari relied heavily on the energy of Marco Palestra, who was a standout performer in the midfield, constantly looking to progress the ball. However, despite their industry, the Sardinian side struggled to test the opposition goalkeeper. The Sassuolo setup remained disciplined, as they controlled possession with 54%, patiently waiting for a lapse in the home side’s concentration while absorbing the pressure from three Cagliari corners.
Clinical Edge Breaks the Deadlock
The second half saw the Balance of the game tilt decisively in favor of the visitors. In the 54th minute, Armand Laurienté demonstrated why he is the focal point of the Neroverdi attack, firing home to give his side the lead. The goal acted as a catalyst for Sassuolo, who doubled their advantage just eleven minutes later. C. Volpato turned provider, delivering a pinpoint ball for A. Pinamonti to finish clinically. This flurry of offensive efficiency stunned the home crowd and highlighted the gap in quality in the final third, as Sassuolo turned their superior possession into a tangible advantage on the scoreboard while Cagliari’s defense momentarily fractured.
Late Surge Fails to Rescue Cagliari
Refusing to concede defeat, the home side threw caution to the wind in the closing stages. The introduction of M. Felici as a substitute proved inspired, as he provided the assist for S. Esposito to pull one back in the 73rd minute. This sparked a frantic finale, with an Intensity rating of 7.9 reflecting the desperate nature of Cagliari's pursuit of an equalizer. Despite their late pressure and a superior expected goals (xG) of 0.72 compared to Sassuolo's 0.56, the hosts only managed a single shot on target throughout the entire match. Sassuolo’s Upset Factor remained at zero as the favorites held firm, securing a 1-2 win that consolidates their mid-table position while leaving Cagliari entrenched in a difficult run of form.
Key Questions
How did substitute Armand Laurienté change the game?
Laurienté, who started the match, provided the crucial opening goal in the 54th minute, breaking the tactical stalemate and leading Sassuolo to victory.
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.
Fine Margins at Unipol Domus
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. Separated by just a single point, these mid-table residents are set for a tactical standoff where neither side can afford to blink.
The Setup
The clash at the Unipol Domus features a Cagliari side desperate to rectify their home woes, having managed just one victory in four attempts on Sardinian soil. With a Form rating of 4.3, the hosts are looking to leapfrog Sassuolo in the standings. The visitors currently occupy 11th place, but their inconsistency is evident in a Balance score that reflects defensive vulnerabilities. Given the Stakes are rated at 1.0, this fixture lacks the desperation of a survival battle, likely leading to a more measured, risk-averse tactical approach from both managers.
Key Battle
The headline act features the clinical edge of Andrea Belotti against the formidable wall of Arijanet Murić. Murić has been sensational for the visitors, boasting a staggering 5.4 saves per game, including a total of 27 stops in his last five outings. Belotti, who has found his rhythm with two goals in two matches, will need to be at his instinctive best to beat a goalkeeper currently playing at a 7.9 rating level. The outcome hinges on whether the Cagliari service can bypass T. Muharemović to test the keeper.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where the midfield units cancel each other out. While Cagliari will attempt to dictate tempo via M. Palestra, Sassuolo’s threat on the counter through A. Laurienté will keep the hosts honest. The Stars alignment suggests individual quality will provide the goals, but neither side possesses the clinical dominance to secure all three points. A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome, maintaining the status quo in the Serie A mid-table.