Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' E. Kouadio
HT
51' G. Varela (S. Birindelli)
56' ↓ P. Cutrone ↑D. Mota
56' ↓ R. Mangas ↑A. Bakoune
56' ↓ E. Akinsanmiro ↑F. Ondoa
63' G. Varela
↓ K. Thorstvedt ↑K. Bowie 64'
↓ N. Matic ↑L. Lipani 64'
↓ S. Esposito ↑V. Adzic 72'
↓ D. Berardi ↑B. Dominguez 72'
74' M. Folorunsho
↓ D. Bakola ↑L. Skjellerup 82'
82' ↓ J. Robinson ↑M. Mout
L. Lipani 85'
85' S. Birindelli
V. Adzic 88'
90'+2 G. Varela
90'+3 ↓ S. Birindelli ↑Y. Maye
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monza
Goalkeepers
Noel Tornqvist 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Eddy Kouadio 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Lorenzo Lucchesi 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Andrea Carboni 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Midfielders
Samuele Birindelli
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Michael Folorunsho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Ricardo Mangas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Forwards
Patrick Cutrone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Jay Robinson
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Gustavo Varela 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
BENCH
Aljaž Strajnar 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Demba Thiam
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentin Antov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saba Goglichidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Bakoune
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Yvan Maye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathis Mout
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Colombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manga Foe Ondoa
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Andrea Colpani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omari Forson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Exequiel Zeballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyril Ngonge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dany Mota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Arijanet Murić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Simone Cinquegrano 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Fedde Leysen 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
72
Passes
11
Duels
Duje Ćaleta-Car
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Josh Doig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kristian Thorstvedt 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nemanja Matić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Darryl Bakola
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
56
Passes
11
Duels
Forwards
Domenico Berardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Sebastiano Esposito 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Armand Laurienté
MAGNET
58
Activity
58
Activity
52
Passes
6
Duels
BENCH
Stefano Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Satalino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ignace Van der Brempt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cas Odenthal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Obrador
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasilije Adžić 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Andrea Ghion
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kieran Bowie 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Laurs Skjellerup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicholas Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2024 | Monza | 2 - 2 | Sassuolo | Friendlies Clubs | Centro Sportivo Luigi Berlusconi |
| 01/28/2024 | Monza | 1 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | U-Power Stadium |
| 10/02/2023 | Sassuolo | 0 - 1 | Monza | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 05/19/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | Monza | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 01/22/2023 | Monza | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | U-Power Stadium |
Monza Win
Sassuolo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Monza
Sassuolo
Monza
Sassuolo
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Smash and Grab: Varela's Brace Rescues Monza
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A brutal display of clinical finishing gave relegation-threatened Monza a vital lifeline against a dominant but wasteful Sassuolo side.
The Green Siege
The U-Power Stadium witnessed a classic tale of possession versus pragmatism as this Serie A clash unfolded. Sassuolo immediately set up camp in the hosts' half, orchestrating passing triangles and ending the night having controlled possession with a massive 64 percent share. The Intensity was off the charts from the opening whistle, as both teams contributed to a staggering 35 shots in total, turning the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery. Visiting goalkeeper Arijanet Murić was repeatedly called into action, forced to make four crucial saves to keep the home side at bay during rare but dangerous breakaways. Despite the relentless green-and-black waves continually crashing against their penalty area, the hosts weathered the early storm with commendable discipline. It was a gritty, backs-to-the-wall survival mission that laid the foundation for the drama to come.
Varela's Lethal Pivot
Football matches often pivot on mere moments of brilliance or sudden lapses in concentration, and the hosts found their breakthrough shortly after the interval. In the 51st minute, S. Birindelli displayed excellent vision to unlock the opposing defence, setting up G. Varela, who finished with absolute venom. Twelve minutes later, the pressure mounted once again, and Varela coolly stepped up to double his tally from the penalty spot. This quick-fire brace delivered a massive Upset Factor to the evening's contest. Before kickoff, Monza were languishing desperately in 18th place with just a single point to their name. Now, they were tearing up the pre-match script entirely, showcasing a ruthless display of counter-attacking efficiency that left their mid-table opponents stunned and scrambling for answers.
Late Drama and Relief
Sassuolo absolutely refused to go down without a fight, throwing bodies forward in sheer desperation as the clock ticked away. The tactical introduction of V. Adzic finally paid dividends in the 88th minute when the talented substitute breached the home defence with a sharp finish. That late strike shifted the Balance of the dying minutes entirely, transforming the final stages into a frantic, nerve-wracking siege. The visitors piled on the pressure with a flurry of late set-pieces, but the home side clung on heroically. The Stakes could not have been higher for a team previously drowning in the relegation zone. These three hard-fought points act as a massive shot in the arm for their survival hopes, proving they have the fighting spirit required for the arduous months ahead.
Key Questions
How did substitute Gustavo Varela change the game?
Varela turned the match on its head by scoring a clinical brace in the second half, including a crucial penalty, to secure a massive upset victory for Monza.
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.
Early Desperation for Winless Monza
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Early-season anxiety makes this an intriguing, albeit gritty, watch as Monza scramble to escape the drop zone against a steady Sassuolo.
The Setup
Monza are already feeling the heat. Sitting 18th with just one point from three games, their dismal Form is a massive concern for the home faithful. They are shipping goals at an alarming rate, conceding eight times already this season. On the flip side, Sassuolo occupy a comfortable mid-table spot. The visitors boast solid Balance, holding a perfectly even goal difference and playing without early pressure. With the Stakes understandably modest in matchweek five, this fixture leans heavily on the survival narrative for the hosts. Our take? The pressure is squarely on Monza to stop the bleeding before the gap widens.
Key Battle
While the overall Stars rating remains modest, it is a fascinating clash of talismans. Jay Robinson looks to spark the home side into life against the seasoned quality of D. Berardi. Robinson has been a rare bright spark, while Berardi brings the cutting edge that Sassuolo rely on to break down fragile defensive lines.
Our Prediction
We expect Sassuolo to edge a tight, nervous affair 2-1. Monza will likely push forward out of necessity, leaving defensive gaps that the visitors are perfectly equipped to exploit on the counter-attack.