Serie A Regular Season - 4
Inter 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
14' F. Dimarco (P. Sucic)
31' Hakan Çalhanoğlu
HT
58' Federico Dimarco
64' ↓ M. Thuram ↑L. Martinez
64' ↓ H. Calhanoglu ↑D. Frattesi
65' ↓ D. Dumfries ↑Luis Henrique
↓ A. Lauriente ↑A. Fadera 68'
↓ I. Kone ↑K. Thorstvedt 68'
↓ A. Vranckx ↑C. Volpato 69'
↓ A. Pinamonti ↑W. Cheddira 77'
78' ↓ F. Esposito ↑A. Bonny
81' T. Muharemovic
W. Cheddira (D. Berardi) 84'
↓ W. Coulibaly ↑N. Pierini 90'+2
Tarik Muharemović 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter
Goalkeepers
J. Martinez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Akanji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Acerbi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Dumfries
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
65
Entry
N. Barella 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
61
Passes
11
Duels
H. Calhanoglu 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
P. Sucic
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
F. Dimarco 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
F. Esposito 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Y. Sommer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Bisseck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Darmian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bastoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Zielinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
A. Muric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
W. Coulibaly 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
J. Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Muharemovic 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
J. Doig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
A. Vranckx 
GHOST
11
Actions
11
Actions
69
Minutes
6.7
Rating
N. Matic 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
I. Kone
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Forwards
D. Berardi
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
77
Entry
A. Lauriente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
G. Satalino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Cande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Pieragnolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Romagna
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
C. Volpato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Boloca
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
K. Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Cheddira 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
A. Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/09/2025 | Inter | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 04/05/2024 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Inter | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 27/09/2023 | Inter | 1 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 13/05/2023 | Inter | 4 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 29/12/2022 | Sassuolo | 0 - 1 | Inter | Friendlies Clubs | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 08/10/2022 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | Inter | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
Inter Win
Sassuolo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +25
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: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 27 GD: -7
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
Dimarco Spark Ignites Inter Victory at San Siro
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. A vital three points for the Nerazzurri to climb the table after surviving a late scare from the visitors in a high-volume attacking display.
Dimarco Sets the Tempo Early
From the opening exchanges at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, it was clear that the home side intended to dominate. An Intensity rating of 7.6 was fueled by a relentless high press that caught the visitors off guard. The breakthrough arrived in the 14th minute when Federico Dimarco latched onto a pass from P. Sucic to fire Inter into the lead. Controlling 61% of possession, the hosts turned the pitch into a one-way street for much of the first half. The early opener dictated the flow of the match, forcing Sassuolo to abandon their deep block and search for ways to counter the blue and black wave crashing against their defense.
Murić Defies the Barrage
The second half saw Inter attempt to kill the game, unleashing a total of 20 shots throughout the match. However, they found Arijanet Murić in inspired form; the goalkeeper's 5 saves kept the scoreline respectable and maintained a sense of Balance despite Inter's territorial dominance. The turning point finally arrived in the 81st minute, not through a clinical finish, but via an unfortunate own goal by T. Muharemovic. This second goal seemed to extinguish any hope for the visitors, rewarding Inter's persistence after a series of corners and blocked shots had previously failed to widen the gap between the two sides.
Cheddira Sets Up a Grandstand Finish
Just as the San Siro faithful began to celebrate, the Stakes were suddenly heightened by a late surge from the visitors. Super-sub Walid Cheddira, introduced to provide a spark, did exactly that by scoring in the 84th minute following an assist from D. Berardi. The goal injected a sudden dose of anxiety into the stadium, as Sassuolo pushed forward for an improbable equalizer. Despite the late pressure and a flurry of long balls into the box, Inter managed to navigate the final minutes with defensive discipline. The win moves them up the standings, though the narrow margin of victory serves as a reminder of the clinical edge required in Serie A.
Key Questions
What made Federico Dimarco the Man of the Match?
Dimarco earned a 9.0 rating by scoring the opener, providing 3 key passes, and dominating the left flank with elite precision.
How did substitute Federico Dimarco change the game?
Dimarco actually started the match, setting the tone with a 14th-minute goal and maintaining high creative output throughout his performance.
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.
Inter's Title Charge Faces Sassuolo Test
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. A decisive moment for the Nerazzurri as they look to extend their dominance at the top of the table.
The Setup
September 21, 2025, sees Stadio Giuseppe Meazza host a clash that highlights the divide in the current Serie A campaign. Inter enters with a flawless Form rating, boasting five consecutive wins that have solidified their position as league leaders. Sassuolo, currently sitting 11th, arrives with a fluctuating Balance, struggling to maintain the consistency needed to challenge the division's elite.
Key Battle
Tactical discipline will be the deciding factor. Inter's backline, marshaled by A. Bastoni, will face a collective challenge from a Sassuolo side that relies on transitional speed rather than individual star power. The midfield battle will see Hakan Çalhanoğlu attempting to dictate the tempo and dismantle the visitors' compact defensive structure before they can launch counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
The gulf in quality is significant. Inter is expected to dominate territory and possession from the opening whistle. With the attacking threat of Lautaro Martínez constantly stretching the defense, the breakthrough feels inevitable. We anticipate a 3-0 victory for Inter, showcasing the depth of their Stars in a match where the Stakes are nothing less than the Scudetto race itself.