Serie A Regular Season - 34
Fiorentina 0 - 0 FT Sassuolo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' L. Ranieri
HT
57' R. Mandragora
↓ C. Volpato ↑L. Lipani 65'
66' ↓ J. Harrison ↑J. Fazzini
67' ↓ R. Mandragora ↑G. Fabbian
↓ I. Kone ↑A. Fadera 74'
↓ A. Pinamonti ↑M. Nzola 74'
75' ↓ L. Balbo ↑P. Comuzzo
A. Lauriente 81'
↓ A. Lauriente ↑L. Moro 88'
↓ N. Matic ↑A. Vranckx 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
David De Gea 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dodô 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Daniele Rugani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Ranieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luís Balbo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Rolando Mandragora
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nicolò Fagioli 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
68
Passes
8
Duels
Cher Ndour 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
89%
Win %
Forwards
Jack Harrison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Albert Guðmundsson 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Manor Solomon
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Luca Lezzerini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oliver Christensen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pietro Comuzzo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eman Košpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddy Kouadio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacopo Fazzini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovanni Fabbian
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marco Brescianini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgio Puzzoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Braschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Stefano Turati 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Sebastian Walukiewicz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jay Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarik Muharemović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulisses Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ismael Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Nemanja Matić 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
58%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Kristian Thorstvedt
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Cristian Volpato
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Andrea Pinamonti
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Armand Laurienté
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
41
Passes
11
Duels
BENCH
Arijanet Murić
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gioele Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Satalino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josh Doig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Woyo Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filippo Romagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aster Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Frangella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edoardo Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M'Bala Nzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2025 | Sassuolo | 3 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 04/28/2024 | Fiorentina | 5 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 01/06/2024 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Fiorentina | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 06/02/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 3 | Fiorentina | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 01/07/2023 | Fiorentina | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 02/26/2022 | Sassuolo | 2 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 12/19/2021 | Fiorentina | 2 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 04/17/2021 | Sassuolo | 3 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 12/16/2020 | Fiorentina | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 07/01/2020 | Fiorentina | 1 - 3 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
12/06/2025
04/28/2024
01/06/2024
06/02/2023
01/07/2023
02/26/2022
12/19/2021
04/17/2021
12/16/2020
07/01/2020
Fiorentina Win
Sassuolo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: +28
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: +1
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 34 GD: -17
P: 34 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -24
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -33
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 35 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +28
P: 35 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +1
P: 35 GD: -1
P: 34 GD: +4
P: 35 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -8
P: 35 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 35 GD: -23
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Blank Cartridges at the Franchi: A Tale of Wasted Chances
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. Despite a barrage of 32 attempts turning the pitch into a shooting gallery, neither side could find the decisive touch in a frustrating goalless draw that left fans wanting much more.
The Early Barrage
The Stadio Artemio Franchi was buzzing in anticipation of an open contest, and the players certainly delivered the sheer volume of action early on. From the opening exchanges, the match exploded into life with a furious pace. Our take is that the high Intensity set the tone for an afternoon of relentless but thoroughly inaccurate attacking. Fiorentina poured forward in waves, unleashing an incredible 21 shots over the course of the afternoon. Dictating the tempo from the middle of the park was Nicolò Fagioli, whose outstanding vision carved open the visiting defence time and time again. With two crucial key passes, he orchestrated the midfield battles beautifully, yet the final product from the frontline remained mysteriously absent as golden chances continually went begging.
The Defensive Masterclass
While the home side racked up the shot count, Sassuolo absolutely refused to fold under the immense pressure. The visitors actually edged possession with 52 percent of the ball, attempting to intelligently slow the chaotic rhythm down and establish some control over the tempo. The true Balance of the match hinged entirely on the heroics between the posts. The away side's defensive resilience was anchored by a monumental display from Stefano Turati. Facing constant pressure from inside the box, the goalkeeper produced four crucial saves to single-handedly keep his team in the contest. Whenever the home attackers managed to finally get a rare effort on target, they found a brick wall waiting for them, completely neutralising the opponent's attacking threats.
Frustration Prevails
As the clock ticked down toward the final whistle, the sheer volume of corner kicks—eleven in total—highlighted the relentless set-piece pressure being applied to the visitors' penalty area. Yet, for all the late surges, the Stakes of this mid-table clash simply weren't enough to force a dramatic, chaotic winner. Fullback Dodô pushed incredibly hard down the flanks for the hosts, turning in a magnificent shift to support the forwards, but even his precise deliveries could not break the stubborn deadlock. There was no real Upset Factor to speak of, just a sheer inability to convert outright dominance into goals. Ultimately, this goalless stalemate keeps both clubs marooned in the middle of the pack, leaving everyone wondering how the net remained entirely untouched.
Key Questions
Why did the match end in a goalless draw?
Despite a combined 32 shots being attempted, only 5 hit the target as poor finishing and brilliant goalkeeping defined the afternoon.
Who stood out for the home team?
Nicolò Fagioli controlled the midfield brilliantly for Fiorentina, providing two key passes and pulling the strings throughout the match.
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.
Fiorentina's Late Surge Meets Sassuolo's Mid-Table Comfort
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. An intriguing Serie A clash at the Stadio Artemio Franchi sees a resurgent home side looking to extend their unbeaten streak against a comfortable, albeit inconsistent, visiting outfit.
The Setup
Heading into this April 26, 2026 encounter, Fiorentina sit 15th but boast a surprisingly robust Form rating, standing completely unblemished over their last five league outings (WWDWD). Meanwhile, 10th-placed Sassuolo bring a mixed bag of results to Florence. With the Stakes notably modest at this stage of the regular season, the competitive Balance tips slightly toward the hosts. The real draw lies in the Stars between the sticks. David De Gea has been immense for the hosts, racking up huge save counts and critical clean sheets, while Arijanet Murić stands tall as a penalty-saving hero for the visitors.
Key Battle
With both sides eager to establish dominance, the tactical fight boils down to the home side's surging forward line against the visitors' deep defensive block. The hosts have struggled to turn home advantage into consistent wins this season, making it crucial for their attacking unit to break through early and unsettle the opposition. If the away defence sits deep and absorbs pressure effectively, frustration could build in the home camp, leaving them highly vulnerable to swift, punishing counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
We expect a narrow home victory. The hosts are carrying serious momentum, and their ability to control the tempo should eventually wear down the visiting defence. Look for a 2-1 outcome where a late second-half strike secures all three points for the Florence outfit.