Serie A Regular Season - 22
Sassuolo 1 - 0 FT Cremonese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' A. Fadera
↓ M. Collocolo ↑A. Zerbin 23'
Tommaso Barbieri 32'
HT
↓ T. Barbieri ↑D. Johnsen 46'
59' ↓ A. Fadera ↑D. Berardi
59' ↓ L. Lipani ↑K. Thorstvedt
64' Armand Laurienté
↓ A. Grassi ↑R. Floriani 67'
71' ↓ A. Lauriente ↑N. Pierini
71' ↓ L. Moro ↑A. Pinamonti
↓ M. Bianchetti ↑M. Faye 81'
↓ F. Terracciano ↑F. Folino 81'
83' ↓ I. Kone ↑E. Iannoni
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
A. Muric 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Walukiewicz 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Muharemovic 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Doig
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Forwards
A. Fadera 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
L. Moro
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Lauriente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
G. Satalino 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Berardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Skjellerup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
E. Audero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Terracciano
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
F. Baschirotto
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Bianchetti 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Midfielders
T. Barbieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
M. Collocolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
23
Entry
A. Grassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
J. Vandeputte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Pezzella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
F. Bonazzoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Vardy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
M. Silvestri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Floriani 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
F. Ceccherini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/08/2025 | Cremonese | 3 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 04/05/2025 | Cremonese | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie B | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 31/08/2024 | Sassuolo | 1 - 4 | Cremonese | Serie B | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 06/03/2023 | Sassuolo | 3 - 2 | Cremonese | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 04/09/2022 | Cremonese | 0 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 04/09/2021 | Sassuolo | 0 - 2 | Cremonese | Friendlies Clubs | Stadio Enzo Ricci |
Sassuolo Win
Cremonese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +31
P: 22 GD: +18
P: 22 GD: +14
P: 22 GD: +11
P: 22 GD: +18
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 22 GD: +10
P: 22 GD: +5
P: 22 GD: +2
P: 22 GD: -9
P: 22 GD: -4
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -9
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -19
P: 22 GD: -16
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -19
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: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
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
Fadera Lightning Strike Secures Narrow Win for Sassuolo
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. Sassuolo held their nerve in a disciplined defensive display to claim a vital three points, leaving Cremonese to rue missed opportunities in a goalkeeper-dominated encounter.
The Perfect Start at MAPEI Stadium
Action at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore ignited almost instantly as A. Fadera found the net in just the 3rd minute. This early breakthrough significantly shifted the Balance of the match, allowing Sassuolo to adopt a more conservative, counter-attacking shape. While the goal set the tone, Cremonese refused to crumble, establishing a foothold in the middle of the pitch. The visitors controlled possession (55%), moving the ball with purpose but often finding themselves frustrated by a compact home defense. The early opener forced the tactical hand of both managers, turning the contest into a high-stakes chess match under the Italian sun.
Goalkeeping Masterclass Denies Breakthrough
The narrative of the match was largely written by the men between the posts. An Intensity rating of 3.1 was underpinned by a remarkable total of 10 saves across both ends of the pitch. Arijanet Murić was the hero for the Neroverdi, producing 4 critical interventions to maintain his clean sheet. His composure was matched by the Cremonese shot-stopper, who made 6 saves to keep the deficit at a single goal. In the heart of the engine room, Nemanja Matić provided the necessary grit and experience, breaking up play and ensuring Sassuolo remained organized during periods of heavy pressure from the visiting side.
Walukiewicz Anchors the Rearguard
As the clock ticked down, the pressure from the visitors intensified, but Sassuolo’s defensive line remained unbowed. Sebastian Walukiewicz delivered a commanding performance at the back, winning crucial headers and organizing the defense against a barrage of late crosses. Despite Cremonese registering 10 total shots, they struggled to find the clinical edge needed to beat Murić. The Stakes were clear for both mid-table sides looking to climb toward the top ten, and this result provides a significant boost for the hosts. For Sassuolo, it was a masterclass in game management, while Cremonese will return home wondering how they failed to salvage a point from a dominant statistical performance.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Sassuolo?
A. Fadera scored the only goal of the match in the 3rd minute.
How many saves were made during the match?
A total of 10 saves were made, with Murić contributing 4 for Sassuolo and the Cremonese keeper making 6.
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.
Shot-Stoppers Steal the Spotlight at MAPEI
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. A tactical encounter where the brilliance of the goalkeepers is likely to outweigh the creative output of the midfields.
The Setup
On January 25, 2026, Sassuolo and Cremonese meet at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in a fixture that defines mid-table consolidation. With a Stakes rating of just 1.0, the competitive urgency is secondary to tactical discipline. Sassuolo enters the game in 11th place, haunted by a mediocre 30% home win rate. Their Form (LWWLL) suggests a team struggling for consistency, while 15th-placed Cremonese arrives desperate to snap a winless streak that has seen them drift toward the lower tier of the table.
Key Battle
The game will likely be won or lost in the engine room. Cremonese's midfield duo of W. Bondo and M. Payero will be tasked with disrupting the supply lines to A. Pinamonti. However, the most compelling narrative lies between the posts. Both Arijanet Murić and Emil Audero have Stars ratings bolstered by "on fire" statuses. Audero, in particular, has been spectacular, averaging 5.2 saves per match and proving a penalty-saving hero for the visitors.
Our Prediction
Expect a match defined by high Balance and low conversion. While A. Laurienté will provide sparks of individual quality, the organizational strength of both sides should prevail. The script points toward a 1-1 draw, as the goalkeepers take turns frustrating the opposition's forward lines in a cagey, defensive affair.