Serie A Regular Season - 33
Sassuolo 2 - 1 FT Como
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Ramon 14'
A. Morata 27'
42' C. Volpato (M. Nzola)
44' M. Nzola (A. Lauriente)
N. Paz (I. Smolcic) 45'+2
HT
↓ I. Smolcic ↑M. Vojvoda 46'
↓ M. Caqueret ↑M. Perrone 46'
↓ M. Baturina ↑A. Douvikas 46'
51' I. Kone
↓ A. Diao ↑J. Rodriguez 60'
64' C. Volpato
64' ↓ C. Volpato ↑A. Fadera
↓ L. Da Cunha ↑N. Kuhn 72'
76' ↓ M. Nzola ↑A. Pinamonti
76' ↓ N. Matic ↑L. Lipani
A. Moreno 79'
82' K. Thorstvedt
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Stefano Turati 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Sebastian Walukiewicz 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jay Idzes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarik Muharemović 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Woyo Coulibaly
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ismael Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nemanja Matić
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
76
Entry
Kristian Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Cristian Volpato 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
M'Bala Nzola
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Armand Laurienté 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Arijanet Murić 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Satalino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gioele Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ulisses Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Frangella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrea Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Como
Goalkeepers
Jean Butez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ivan Smolčić
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Jacobo Ramón 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
72
Passes
9
Duels
Marc Kempf
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
73
Passes
8
Duels
Alberto Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lucas Da Cunha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Maxence Caqueret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Assane Diao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Nico Paz 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
Martin Baturina
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Alvaro Morata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Mauro Vigorito
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikola Čavlina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Noel Törnqvist
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mërgim Vojvoda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Valle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edoardo Goldaniga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignace Van der Brempt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Máximo Perrone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anastasios Douvikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Como | 2 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia |
| 09/24/2025 | Como | 3 - 0 | Sassuolo | Coppa Italia | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia |
Sassuolo Win
Como Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +49
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: +28
P: 33 GD: +29
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +16
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 33 GD: -17
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -16
P: 33 GD: -7
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -24
P: 33 GD: -33
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 35 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: +28
P: 35 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: +1
P: 35 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 35 GD: -23
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sassuolo's Wild Blitz Dents Como's European Aspirations
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A breathtaking three-minute spell of pure chaos delivered a massive upset victory, severely complicating the visitors' desperate push for continental qualification.
The Possession Illusion
The atmosphere at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore was charged as Como arrived with clear intentions to dictate the tempo and impose their will. The visitors absolutely dominated possession, hoarding seventy percent of the ball and suffocating the midfield channels in search of an early breakthrough. They patiently probed the defensive lines, earning numerous set-piece opportunities, but the raw Intensity of Sassuolo's rearguard kept the ambitious outfit at bay. Despite attempting twelve shots throughout the contest, the away side found themselves repeatedly bogged down in a rigid tactical struggle. The hosts seemed perfectly content to sit deep, maintain a structured Balance, and wait for the fleeting moments when they could spring forward into open space.
Three Minutes of Pure Chaos
The entire complexion of the match shattered in a breathless window just before the halftime interval, delivering a soaring Upset Factor to the travelling supporters. In the forty-second minute, Cristian Volpato found a critical breakthrough to put the hosts ahead against the run of play. Before the visiting defence could even recover their shape, M'Bala Nzola doubled the advantage following sharp buildup play from Armand Lauriente. Yet, just as the home crowd erupted into absolute delirium, Nico Paz produced a vital lifeline deep into stoppage time. Assisted by the vision of I. Smolcic, Paz fired home to cap off an absurd three-goal sequence spanning mere minutes, throwing the tactical script completely into the fire.
A Gritty Rearguard Action
The second half transformed into a frantic pursuit as the overall Stakes reached a boiling point. The visitors laid total siege to the penalty area, trying desperately to salvage something from the wreckage and protect their grip on fifth place. The combined twenty-four shot attempts turned the final stages into an open shootout, but the hosts proved heroically unyielding. They stubbornly defended their slender advantage until the final whistle, pulling off a stunning victory that cements their comfortable mid-table status. Meanwhile, this bitter defeat leaves the high-flying visitors looking anxiously over their shoulders, having squandered crucial points in the fiercely contested race for Europa League football with only six fixtures remaining on the calendar.
Key Questions
Who dictated the overall flow of the match?
The visitors completely dominated possession with seventy percent of the ball, but struggled immensely to break down a deeply entrenched home defence.
When did the defining action occur?
A wild goal flurry just before halftime saw Volpato, Nzola, and Paz all find the back of the net in a breathless three-minute span.
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.
Como Chase Champions League Dream at MAPEI
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. Como’s relentless march toward a top-four finish meets a comfortable Sassuolo side ready to play spoiler without any lingering league pressures.
The Setup
When Como arrive at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore, they bring a formidable Form rating following an unbeaten streak of four wins in five matches. The visitors sit in a lofty fourth place in Serie A, making their Champions League ambitions very real. On the other hand, Sassuolo reside comfortably in eleventh place. This dynamic creates an asymmetrical level of Stakes; the hosts are safe and playing for local pride, while Como are desperate for every single point. Our pre-match data reveals a notable Balance gap that firmly favours the away side. However, with an array of talented Stars taking the pitch, the home team still possesses the firepower to spring a surprise against the run of play.
Key Battle
The defining clash will take place between the posts and the penalty area. Sassuolo’s standout goalkeeper, Arijanet Murić, has been a phenomenal shot-stopper lately, even saving a penalty to keep his side in games. He faces the daunting task of keeping out Como's clinical forward, Anastasios Douvikas. If Murić can build a wall early, he might frustrate the visitors' lethal attacking rhythm.
Our Prediction
We expect a 2-0 victory for the visitors. Como's momentum and tactical superiority should eventually overwhelm the hosts, methodically breaking down the defence in the second half to secure three vital points.