Serie A Regular Season - 23
Pisa 1 - 3 FT Sassuolo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Berardi (K. Thorstvedt) 25'
Ismael Koné 42'
A. Caracciolo 45'
HT
46' ↓ S. Canestrelli ↑M. Leris
46' ↓ M. Marin ↑R. Durosinmi
46' ↓ H. Meister ↑F. Loyola
51' M. Aebischer (R. Durosinmi)
I. Kone (N. Matic) 58'
62' Rosen Bozhinov
64' Matteo Tramoni
Armand Laurienté 65'
70' ↓ S. Moreo ↑F. Stojilkovic
↓ A. Lauriente ↑A. Fadera 73'
↓ A. Pinamonti ↑L. Moro 73'
↓ I. Kone ↑L. Lipani 73'
75' Idrissa Touré
Luca Moro 79'
Arijanet Murić 82'
↓ D. Berardi ↑C. Volpato 84'
85' ↓ S. Angori ↑C. Stengs
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pisa
Goalkeepers
S. Scuffet 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Canestrelli 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
A. Caracciolo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
R. Bozhinov 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
I. Toure 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Marin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
M. Aebischer 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
S. Angori
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
S. Moreo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
70
Entry
M. Tramoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Meister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Nicolas Andrade 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Guizzo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Coppola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Loyola 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Leris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hojholt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Akinsanmiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Stengs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Piccinini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Durosinmi 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
6
Rating
F. Stojilkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
A. Muric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Walukiewicz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Muharemovic
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Doig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
K. Thorstvedt
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
N. Matic
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
I. Kone
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
D. Berardi 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
8
Rating
Yes
Captain
A. Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
A. Lauriente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
S. Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Paz
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
W. Coulibaly
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
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Skjellerup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/11/2025 | Sassuolo | 2 - 2 | Pisa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 01/03/2025 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Pisa | Serie B | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 26/12/2024 | Pisa | 3 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie B | Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani |
Pisa Win
Sassuolo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +33
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +12
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +13
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -18
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -15
P: 23 GD: -17
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -21
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
Clinical Sassuolo Deepen Pisa's Relegation Misery
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Sassuolo demonstrated superior top-flight pedigree at Arena Garibaldi, ruthlessly exploiting defensive lapses to leave Pisa rooted in the relegation zone.
Clinical Finishing and Defensive Disaster
The match at Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani began with a deceptive tempo as Pisa edged possession with 54%, attempting to force their way out of a dire relegation battle. However, the visitors' class soon shone through. In the 25th minute, D. Berardi showed exactly why he remains a marked man, clinicaly finishing a move orchestrated by K. Thorstvedt. Disaster struck for the home side just before the break when A. Caracciolo turned the ball into his own net, doubling the lead for Sassuolo. An Intensity rating of 13.1 reflected a first half where the hosts’ industry was consistently undermined by a lack of composure in critical defensive moments.
The Hope of a Comeback Snuffed Out
The second half saw an immediate response from the hosts after the introduction of R. Durosinmi. The substitute made an instant impact, providing a pinpoint assist for M. Aebischer to reduce the deficit in the 51st minute. For a brief moment, a comeback seemed possible, but Sassuolo’s response was ruthless. Only seven minutes later, N. Matic released I. Kone, who restored the two-goal cushion with a powerful strike. This fluctuating momentum resulted in a Balance score of 5.4, as the visitors repeatedly demonstrated their ability to kill the game whenever Pisa threatened to regain a foothold in the contest.
Navigating the Storm
As the match entered its final phase, the drama moved from open play to the referee's monitor. Armand Laurienté was initially awarded a penalty in the 65th minute, but the decision was overturned by VAR, offering the hosts a slender lifeline they ultimately couldn't grasp. Pisa threw men forward, totaling 15 shots, but Arijanet Murić was imperious in goal, making several key saves to maintain the lead. Even a late VAR review on a card for Murić didn't break the visitors' resolve. The 1-3 result secures vital points for Sassuolo’s mid-table stability, while for Pisa, the lack of defensive solidity continues to threaten their top-flight status.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR was influential, overturning a penalty for Sassuolo at 65' and reviewing a disciplinary decision regarding Murić in the final ten minutes.
How did substitute Domenico Berardi change the game?
Though he started the match, Berardi's opening goal in the 25th minute was the catalyst for Sassuolo's clinical performance and control.
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.
Survival Stakes at Arena Garibaldi
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Pisa’s desperate fight to avoid the drop faces a stern examination against a Sassuolo side looking to cement their mid-table status.
The Setup
The narrative at the Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani is dominated by Pisa's struggle for consistency. Sitting 19th with just one win all season, their Form rating of 3.3 highlights a lack of clinical edge. Conversely, Sassuolo arrives in 11th place, buoyed by a Balance score of 9.7 that suggests they are well-equipped to handle high-pressure environments. While the overall Stakes for the league remain moderate at 1.0, for the hosts, every minute is a battle for top-flight life.
Key Battle
The tactical crux lies in the clash between Pisa's defensive organization and Sassuolo's individual brilliance. S. Iling-Junior and F. Loyola will be tasked with maintaining a rigid structure to deny space to the visiting attack. The midfield battle, featuring Lorran, will be vital in preventing clean service to A. Pinamonti and A. Laurienté. If Sassuolo's creative Stars find pockets of space between the lines, the home side's resistance could crumble early.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey encounter where Pisa dictates much of the possession out of necessity, only to be repeatedly denied by a disciplined defensive unit. The game will likely be decided by a moment of individual quality or a defensive lapse on a counter-attack. With the visitors possessing more composure in the final third, a narrow 0-1 victory for Sassuolo appears the most probable outcome as they exploit Pisa's need to overextend.