Serie A Regular Season - 32
Genoa 2 - 1 FT Sassuolo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' R. Malinovskyi (T. Baldanzi)
20' M. Frendrup
J. Doig 32'
S. Walukiewicz 40'
45'+2 M. E. Ellertsson
D. Berardi 45'+2
HT
55' ↓ R. Malinovskyi ↑P. Masini
55' ↓ T. Baldanzi ↑A. Martin
55' ↓ L. Colombo ↑C. Ekuban
I. Kone 57'
↓ S. Walukiewicz ↑W. Coulibaly 67'
↓ N. Matic ↑C. Volpato 67'
75' ↓ Vitinha ↑Junior Messias
↓ J. Doig ↑L. Lipani 81'
↓ A. Pinamonti ↑E. Iannoni 81'
84' C. Ekuban (Junior Messias)
↓ I. Kone ↑L. Moro 87'
87' ↓ S. Sabelli ↑S. Otoa
T. Muharemovic 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genoa
Goalkeepers
Justin Bijlow 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alessandro Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Østigård
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Vásquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Stefano Sabelli 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Morten Frendrup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruslan Malinovskyi 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Mikael Ellertsson 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Forwards
Tommaso Baldanzi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Vitinha 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lorenzo Colombo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Nicola Leali 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Sommariva
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aarón Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nils Zätterström
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wedtoin Latif Ouedraogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Otoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Klisys
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacopo Grossi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexsandro Amorim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrizio Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeff Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caleb Ekuban 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Junior Messias 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
15
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Arijanet Murić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastian Walukiewicz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Jay Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarik Muharemović 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Josh Doig
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ismael Koné
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nemanja Matic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Kristian Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Domenico Berardi
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Andrea Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Armand Laurienté
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Gioele Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Satalino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefano Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
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
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Volpato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
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
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M'Bala Nzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 05/12/2024 | Genoa | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 12/22/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 01/06/2022 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 10/17/2021 | Genoa | 2 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 05/09/2021 | Genoa | 1 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
Genoa Win
Sassuolo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +46
P: 32 GD: +17
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +26
P: 32 GD: +30
P: 32 GD: +17
P: 32 GD: +16
P: 32 GD: +5
P: 32 GD: +2
P: 32 GD: -4
P: 32 GD: -4
P: 32 GD: -17
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: -17
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: -11
P: 32 GD: -21
P: 32 GD: -24
P: 32 GD: -32
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: +1
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 33 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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Midfield Madness and Late Heroics at Luigi Ferraris
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 77/100. Two simultaneous red cards, phenomenal goalkeeping, and a super-sub winner transformed a standard Serie A fixture into an absolute thriller.
The Early Spark
The atmosphere at Luigi Ferraris crackled with electricity as the home side sought to stamp their authority from the first whistle. Genoa started decisively, edging possession in the early stages and setting an aggressive tempo. The off-the-charts Intensity was clear through heavy, combative tackles across the pitch. Their proactive approach yielded fruit in the 18th minute. Baldanzi managed to pick a brilliant lock in the defence, laying the ball perfectly into the path of Malinovskyi. He struck it cleanly to open the scoring, sending the home faithful into delirium. For the first half-hour, Sassuolo struggled to answer the questions posed by a fired-up Genovese midfield.
Chaos Before the Break
Just as the half drifted toward a tactical pause, the match exploded into pure drama. A massive 45th-minute altercation resulted in straight red cards for both Ellertsson and Sassuolo's talisman Berardi. This instant ten-on-ten scenario utterly destroyed the midfield congestion. With vast tracts of empty grass appearing, the Balance of the match swung violently from end to end. Sassuolo exploited the newfound space brilliantly, grabbing a 57th-minute equalizer courtesy of Kone. The game morphed into a shooting gallery, accumulating a massive 29 shots. It required ten spectacular saves split across both goalkeepers just to keep the scoreline level entering the final stages.
The Super-Sub Strikes
With legs heavy and structure totally abandoned, victory rested in the hands of the managers. Genoa's substitutions injected exactly the right Upset Factor to break the deadlock against a weary defence. Crucially, the platform for this late surge was built on the immense, unyielding midfield work of Sabelli. The decisive blow finally landed in the 84th minute, beautifully orchestrated by two fresh faces. Junior Messias darted into the box, cutting a perfect pass back for Ekuban to smash home. The 2-1 victory rewards Genoa's depth and resilience on a night where discipline frayed but pure entertainment triumphed.
Key Questions
How did the red card for M. E. Ellertsson impact the match?
The simultaneous dismissals of Ellertsson and Berardi completely opened the pitch, turning a structured tactical battle into a frantic, end-to-end shootout.
How did substitute Ruslan Malinovskyi change the game?
While starting the match rather than entering as a substitute, Malinovskyi fundamentally shaped the early narrative with his crucial 18th-minute breakthrough goal.
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.
A Mid-Table Meander in Liguria
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. With safety essentially secured and European dreams extinguished, this fixture offers a low-octane 90 minutes strictly for the die-hard faithful.
The Setup
On April 12, 2026, the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris hosts a match that epitomises the phrase "nothing to lose, but little to gain." Genoa currently sit 14th, eager to mathematically ensure another season in the top flight, while 11th-placed Sassuolo are already planning their summer holidays. Consequently, the Stakes rating is predictably rock bottom. The underlying metrics highlight a tight Balance, painting Genoa as narrow home favourites. However, the visitors boast a respectable Stars rating thanks to Arijanet Murić's stellar shot-stopping and Armand Laurienté's creative spark. Neither side's Form inspires total confidence, leaving us with a fixture begging for a moment of individual brilliance.
Key Battle
The core contest lies in the middle of the park. Genoa's structured, combat-heavy midfield will attempt to smother Sassuolo's pacey, wide-attacking transitions. If the hosts dictate the tempo, expect a grinding, attritional affair that neutralises the visitors' counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
A sluggish 1-1 draw. We anticipate a cagey opening half, with late goals arriving only after both midfields tire. Neither side needs to risk it all for three points.