Serie A Regular Season - 28
Lazio 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
2' D. Maldini
A. Lauriente (K. Thorstvedt) 35'
L. Lipani 37'
38' ↓ D. Cataldi ↑Patric
HT
↓ L. Lipani ↑N. Matic 46'
46' ↓ A. Romagnoli ↑O. Provstgaard
U. Garcia 58'
65' ↓ D. Maldini ↑B. Dia
↓ M. Nzola ↑L. Moro 68'
↓ W. Coulibaly ↑S. Walukiewicz 68'
↓ U. Garcia ↑J. Doig 69'
79' ↓ M. Zaccagni ↑Pedro
79' ↓ G. Isaksen ↑M. Cancellieri
↓ I. Kone ↑D. Bakola 83'
A. Lauriente 86'
S. Walukiewicz 88'
90'+2 A. Marusic (M. Cancellieri)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lazio
Goalkeepers
Edoardo Motta 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Adam Marušić 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
Mario Gila Fuentes 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
88
Passes
8
Duels
Alessio Romagnoli 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Nuno Tavares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Danilo Cataldi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
38
Entry
Kenneth Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Gustav Isaksen
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daniel Maldini 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mattia Zaccagni
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Giacomo Giacomone 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alessio Furlanetto
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Patric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Provstgaard
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Elseid Hysaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Lazzari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reda Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Przyborek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Cancellieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Boulaye Dia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tijjani Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Ratkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Arijanet Murić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Woyo Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
68
Entry
Jay Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarik Muharemović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulisses Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
69
Entry
Midfielders
Ismael Koné
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kristian Thorstvedt 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Domenico Berardi
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
40
Passes
8
Duels
M'Bala Nzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Armand Laurienté
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Giacomo Satalino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefano Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gioele Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josh Doig
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Filippo Romagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Walukiewicz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nemanja Matić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darryl Bakola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edoardo Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Volpato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aster Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/09/2025 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 26/05/2024 | Lazio | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 21/10/2023 | Sassuolo | 0 - 2 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 03/05/2023 | Lazio | 2 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 15/01/2023 | Sassuolo | 0 - 2 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 02/04/2022 | Lazio | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 12/12/2021 | Sassuolo | 2 - 1 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 14/08/2021 | Lazio | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Friendlies Clubs | Stadio Benito Stirpe |
| 23/05/2021 | Sassuolo | 2 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 24/01/2021 | Lazio | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
Lazio Win
Sassuolo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
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: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
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
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
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: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
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
Late Marusic Strike Settles Capital Thriller
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A stoppage-time winner completely altered the mid-table hierarchy, rewarding the hosts' persistent attacking intent in a remarkably tight contest.
Lightning From the Kick-Off
The lights at the Stadio Olimpico were barely warm when the capital side drew first blood. The home supporters were instantly on their feet as D. Maldini struck a clinical blow in just the second minute, giving Lazio a dream start. Such a rapid breakthrough often points to an incoming flood of goals, but Sassuolo refused to crumble under the early pressure. The Intensity was completely off the charts as tackles flew in and the midfield turned into a physical battleground. Rather than retreating, the visitors composed themselves and began dictating the tempo in spells, ensuring that the physical contest remained fiercely competitive throughout the frantic opening half-hour.
The Midfield Tug of War
Just as the hosts looked to tighten their grip on the fixture, the visitors found their rhythm and struck back with devastating precision. On 35 minutes, A. Lauriente latched onto a brilliant feed from K. Thorstvedt to restore parity. This phase of the match was defined by perfect Balance, with both sides seeing exactly half of the ball. To weather the storm, the home side relied on a defensive masterclass from Mario Gila Fuentes. The centre-back was utterly imperious, cutting out dangerous passes while Nuno Tavares provided relentless energy down the flank. Despite generating a commanding 2.12 expected goals across the afternoon, the capital club found themselves frustrated by a stubborn block.
Stoppage Time Euphoria
Entering the dying moments, the sheer Stakes of this mid-table clash became palpably clear. A draw would have left both clubs treading water, but the hosts relentlessly pushed forward in search of a decisive blow. They tested the visiting goalkeeper repeatedly, racking up twelve total attempts and keeping the pressure permanently dialed up. The persistence finally paid off in the 92nd minute to send the home crowd into raptures. A. Marusic emerged as the unlikely hero, driving home a dramatic late winner after some excellent buildup play from M. Cancellieri. It was a spectacular conclusion that fundamentally shifts the league standings, allowing the capital side to leapfrog their opponents.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Mario Gila Fuentes?
Adam Marusic actually scored the dramatic 90th-minute winner. However, Mario Gila Fuentes rightfully earned Man of the Match honours for an absolute defensive masterclass throughout the tie.
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.
Mid-Table Hustle Meets Attacking Flair in Rome
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. An evenly matched encounter at the Stadio Olimpico offers little in the way of high drama, but Sassuolo's vibrant frontline makes this an intriguing tactical watch.
The Setup
Lazio sit 11th in Serie A, struggling to string positive results together with a patchy Form rating that highlights their recent inconsistency. They host a Sassuolo side sitting just four points ahead in 9th place, boasting a significantly more robust recent record. The Stakes are modest in this mid-table clash, as neither side is currently threatening the European places or battling the drop, but the competitive Balance on the pitch remains remarkably tight. Sassuolo have claimed victory in four of their last five outings, injecting a healthy dose of Stars quality into their attacking metrics. Lazio, meanwhile, are desperate to find traction at home and finally climb into the top half of the table.
Key Battle
Lazio's stubborn but faltering back line faces a severe test against Sassuolo's dynamic attacking unit. The visitors thrive on rapid transitions and exploiting spaces left behind. This means the home midfield must dictate the tempo and retain possession cleanly to avoid being carved open on the counter-attack. It is a classic clash of styles, with a cautious home block trying to stifle a free-flowing visiting attack.
Our Prediction
Sassuolo's impressive momentum gives them a slight edge, even with Lazio holding the traditional home advantage. We anticipate a tight, cagey first half before the visitors' superior sharpness in the final third eventually breaks the deadlock. An away win or a frustrating draw for the hosts feels like the most logical conclusion here, with overall goals likely kept to a minimum.