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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Matteo Gabbia ↑Koni De Winter 20'
26' ↓ Fedde Leysen ↑Cas Odenthal
Pervis Estupinan 41'
↓ Pervis Estupinan ↑Luka Modrić 45'
Koni De Winter 45'+3
HT
60' ↓ Vasilije Adzic ↑Kristian Thorstvedt
60' ↓ Sebastiano Esposito ↑Kieron Bowie
Adrien Rabiot (Luka Modrić) 63'
68' Cas Odenthal
↓ Yunus Musah ↑Ardon Jashari 78'
↓ Christian Pulisic ↑Alphadjo Cissè 78'
79' ↓ Nemanja Matić ↑Luca Lipani
79' ↓ Ignace Van der Brempt ↑Simone Cinquegrano
↓ Samuel Chukwueze ↑Omari Hutchinson 85'
Gonçalo Ramos 87'
Strahinja Pavlovic 90'+1
90'+4 Kristian Thorstvedt
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Arijanet Murić 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Ignace Van der Brempt 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Duje Ćaleta-Car 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fedde Leysen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
26
Entry
Josh Doig 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Vasilije Adžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Nemanja Matić
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Darryl Bakola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Domenico Berardi 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
45
Passes
6
Duels
Sebastiano Esposito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Armand Laurienté
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
38
Passes
13
Duels
BENCH
Stefano Turati 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Satalino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sebastian Walukiewicz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cas Odenthal 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Rafael Obrador
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fali Candé
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
Kristian Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrea Ghion
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simone Cinquegrano 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Laurs Skjellerup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kieran Bowie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mario Gila
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matteo Gabbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
20
Entry
Strahinja Pavlović
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Pervis Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Midfielders
Samuel Chukwueze
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Yunus Musah
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Adrien Rabiot
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Diego Moreira
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
53
Passes
15
Duels
Christian Pulišić
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Gonçalo Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
L. P. Bouyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lorenzo Torriani
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Davide Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fikayo Tomori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filippo Terracciano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sankhoun Diawara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koni De Winter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alphadjo Cissè
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Modrić 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ardon Jashari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Comotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Camarda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omari Hutchinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | Sassuolo | 2 - 0 | AC Milan | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 12/14/2025 | AC Milan | 2 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 12/03/2024 | AC Milan | 6 - 1 | Sassuolo | Coppa Italia | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 04/14/2024 | Sassuolo | 3 - 3 | AC Milan | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 12/30/2023 | AC Milan | 1 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 01/29/2023 | AC Milan | 2 - 5 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 08/30/2022 | Sassuolo | 0 - 0 | AC Milan | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 05/22/2022 | Sassuolo | 0 - 3 | AC Milan | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 11/28/2021 | AC Milan | 1 - 3 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 04/21/2021 | AC Milan | 1 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
Sassuolo Win
AC Milan Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +12
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sassuolo
AC Milan
Sassuolo
AC Milan
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Bench Impact Delivers Mapei Deadlock
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A gritty stalemate that highlights Sassuolo's defensive resilience and leaves AC Milan ruing their missed chances after controlling the overall tempo.
The Opening Act
AC Milan rolled into the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore looking to dictate terms immediately from the opening whistle. The visitors controlled possession seamlessly, accumulating hundreds of accurate passes while pinning Sassuolo deep into their own half. They constantly probed the flanks and central channels, testing the defensive structure at every turn. Yet, they met stiff, unyielding resistance. The hosts absorbed the intense pressure through sheer defensive grit and the undeniable heroics of A. Murić. The goalkeeper produced an absolute masterclass between the posts, pulling off five crucial saves to frustrate the opposition's dangerous attacking quartet. This resolute defensive display ensured the Balance of the match remained perfectly poised on a knife-edge going into the interval, despite Milan's clear territorial advantage.
The Pivot
The tactical chess match finally exploded into life just past the hour mark, driven entirely by the remarkable impact of the substitutes. The frustrating deadlock was broken in the 63rd minute when the experienced Luka Modrić crafted a sublime opportunity for Adrien Rabiot. The midfielder made no mistake, applying a clinical finish that sent the traveling supporters into raptures. The away end erupted, sensing an inevitable and comfortable victory. But the Upset Factor was quietly lurking on the home bench. Just five minutes after falling behind, Cas Odenthal stepped up as the unlikely hero for the hosts. Having been thrust into the fray as an early first-half substitute, the defender found himself in the right place to snatch a brilliant equaliser against the run of play, instantly shifting the momentum.
The Resolution
The final quarter of the match delivered frantic attempts to find a decisive winner as both sides pushed their physical limits. The Intensity levels spiked dramatically as the visitors desperately threw bodies forward to reclaim their lost advantage. They launched wave after wave of dangerous crosses into the penalty box, trying to salvage all three points to maintain their push up the table. However, the hosts dug deep, frantically clearing their lines and holding their nerve to secure a massive result in front of their home faithful. With high Stakes in the race for European qualification spots, this bitter draw feels like two vital points dropped for the fifth-placed away side. Conversely, it stands as a massive statement point for the resilient hosts.
Key Questions
How did substitute C. Odenthal change the game?
Coming off the bench early, Odenthal provided a massive instant impact by scoring the vital 68th-minute equaliser, perfectly answering Milan's breakthrough and rescuing a point.
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.
Unbeaten Milan Face Chaos-Loving Sassuolo in Litmus Test
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. AC Milan’s unbeaten streak masks defensive gaps that a goal-hungry, unpredictable Sassuolo are perfectly equipped to exploit.
The Setup
Sitting comfortably in fifth place, AC Milan have navigated their opening five matches without tasting defeat. They bring a robust Form rating into this clash, having tightened up just enough to grind out positive results. Contrast that with tenth-placed Sassuolo, who represent pure chaos on the pitch. The hosts have scored nine and conceded nine, guaranteeing entertainment whenever they lace up their boots. While early-season Stakes keep the pressure relatively modest, the sheer volume of attacking Stars on display overrides the current lack of competitive Balance. Expect an open, frantic affair where midfield control quickly goes out the window.
Key Battle
Sassuolo’s talisman D. Berardi remains the creative hub for the home side, possessing the vision to dismantle any high defensive line. He will be trading attacking blows indirectly with Diego Moreira. The Milan forward is terrorizing fullbacks right now, and Sassuolo’s porous defensive setup looks exceptionally vulnerable to his direct, explosive running.
Our Prediction
The visitors are rightly favored, but do not expect a comfortable clean sheet. Sassuolo will undoubtedly find gaps in transition, but Milan’s superior attacking depth will ultimately outgun the hosts in a high-scoring away victory.