Serie A Regular Season - 29
Sassuolo 0 - 1 FT Bologna
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
T. Dallinga 6'
T. Dallinga 24'
↓ L. De Silvestri ↑N. Zortea 29'
HT
59' ↓ N. Matic ↑C. Volpato
59' ↓ A. Pinamonti ↑M. Nzola
↓ N. Moro ↑R. Freuler 64'
↓ T. Dallinga ↑S. Castro 64'
75' ↓ U. Garcia ↑J. Doig
75' ↓ I. Kone ↑A. Vranckx
77' M. Nzola
↓ S. Sohm ↑T. Pobega 83'
↓ J. Odgaard ↑F. Bernardeschi 83'
87' ↓ D. Berardi ↑D. Bakola
N. Zortea 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Arijanet Murić 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastian Walukiewicz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jay Idzes 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Tarik Muharemović
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Ulisses Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Ismael Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Nemanja Matić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Kristian Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Domenico Berardi 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Andrea Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Armand Laurienté 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Giacomo Satalino 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gioele Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefano Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Filippo Romagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Woyo Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Doig
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
Cristian Volpato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darryl Bakola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edoardo Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aster Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M'Bala Nzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Łukasz Skorupski 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Lorenzo De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
29
Entry
Martin Vitík
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Lucumí
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Juan Miranda 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Simon Sohm
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Nikola Moro
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Riccardo Orsolini 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Jens Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Nicolò Cambiaghi
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Thijs Dallinga 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Federico Ravaglia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Torbjørn Heggem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Mário
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eivind Helland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charalampos Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Casale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Remo Freuler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2025 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 02/03/2024 | Bologna | 4 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 10/28/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 05/08/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 11/12/2022 | Bologna | 3 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 05/15/2022 | Bologna | 1 - 3 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Sassuolo Win
Bologna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +42
P: 29 GD: +23
P: 29 GD: +15
P: 29 GD: +26
P: 29 GD: +23
P: 29 GD: +16
P: 29 GD: +13
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 29 GD: +1
P: 29 GD: -4
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -4
P: 29 GD: -18
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -18
P: 29 GD: -21
P: 29 GD: -26
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: +28
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 34 GD: -17
P: 34 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -24
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Dallinga's Early Strike Settles Mid-Table Clash at MAPEI
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. A swift opening goal and resolute defending transformed what promised to be an open contest into a gritty, calculated tactical battle.
The Early Breakthrough
The action commenced with unexpected swiftness at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore. Before the home supporters could even settle into their seats, Bologna drew first blood with a decisive attacking sequence. In just the sixth minute of play, T. Dallinga found the back of the net, completely shifting the dynamic of this crucial mid-table encounter. This early opener immediately altered the Stakes, forcing Sassuolo to completely abandon their initial, more conservative game plan and desperately chase the match from the opening exchanges. The visitors, visibly buoyed by their sudden advantage, expertly set up a resilient defensive block, effectively daring the home side to find a way to break them down. Despite the shock of the early goal, the Upset Factor remained relatively modest, as these two evenly matched sides entered the fixture separated by just four points in the tight Serie A standings.
A Battle of Attrition
Following the explosive start, the match settled into a familiar, grueling pattern of attack versus defense. Sassuolo edged possession, controlling the ball for 54% of the game, but consistently struggled to find the final killer pass required to unlock the opposition. The Intensity rating reflects a deeply busy but ultimately blunted attacking display from the trailing side. A combined 25 shots were attempted between the two competing teams, yet only seven managed to test the respective goalkeepers. Bologna actually outshot their hosts with 16 total attempts, though many of these were speculative efforts launched from far outside the penalty area on the counter-attack. The home side's forwards, spearheaded by the likes of Domenico Berardi, desperately tried to crack the code, generating significant set-piece pressure with 11 total corners across the ninety minutes. However, the away side's rigid defensive organization remained totally impenetrable.
Lucumí Locks It Down
As the final whistle approached, the home side's search for an elusive equalizer grew increasingly frantic and direct. This crucial phase is precisely where Jhon Lucumí truly distinguished himself from the rest of the pack. The visiting defender delivered an outstanding performance, rightfully earning Man of the Match honors for his heroic role in marshaling the defensive line. His timely physical interventions, aerial dominance, and perfectly timed tackles ensured the hard-fought clean sheet remained entirely intact. The Balance of the match leaned heavily toward this gritty defensive solidity in the tense closing stages. Sassuolo launched wave after late wave of desperate attacks, severely testing the visitors' mental resolve, but the away side stood remarkably firm. With this crucial road victory, the Rossoblu widen the gap over their immediate league rivals to seven points, solidifying their grip on eighth place.
Key Questions
Who scored the decisive goal?
T. Dallinga secured the victory for Bologna with an early strike in the 6th minute.
Who was named Man of the Match?
Jhon Lucumí earned Man of the Match honors for his outstanding performance in central defense.
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.
Emilian Neighbors Fight for Mid-Table Bragging Rights
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A razor-thin gap in quality makes this a purist’s dream, where local pride takes precedence over grander league ambitions.
The Setup
Just one point separates eighth-placed Bologna from ninth-placed Sassuolo as they lock horns at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore. Our read of the fixture reveals an off-the-charts Balance rating, shaping this up to be one of the tightest contests of the weekend. The home side brings a highly impressive Form rating into the clash, having secured four victories in their last five league outings. That momentum owes much to the attacking flair of Armand Laurienté and the sharp finishing of Andrea Pinamonti. Meanwhile, Bologna will lean heavily on the reflexes of Łukasz Skorupski to weather the impending storm. The overall Stakes might be low with both teams sitting comfortably clear of danger, but the Stars metric indicates more than enough individual brilliance to turn a tactical chess match into an entertaining spectacle.
Key Battle
The decisive war will be waged out wide rather than through the middle. Sassuolo's dynamic wingers will relentlessly test the visitors' defensive structure in a classic clash of creative urgency against disciplined resilience. If Bologna's full-backs can isolate the wingers and deny them service, the away side will neutralise the primary threat. If not, it could be a long afternoon for the visitors.
Our Expectation
We see a hard-fought 1-1 draw unfolding. Bologna will likely set out to absorb pressure early on, frustrating the home crowd and looking to strike in transition. Sassuolo's persistence should eventually yield a breakthrough, but an inherent fear of losing ground to a direct geographical rival will naturally pull both teams toward a pragmatic stalemate in the closing stages.