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Futmetrix Verdict
91
FT
Mon, Oct 26
Galatasaray
2-1
Fenerbahรงe
โก Intensity
60
โ๏ธ Balance
32
๐ Stakes
100
๐ฒ Upset
0
Osimhen's brace settles the Istanbul derby
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
โก Intensity
68
โ๏ธ Balance
42
๐ Stakes
100
๐ฒ Upset
60
Mbappรฉ breaks El Clรกsico late
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' A. Fadera
โ M. Collocolo โA. Zerbin 23'
Tommaso Barbieri 32'
HT
โ T. Barbieri โD. Johnsen 46'
59' โ A. Fadera โD. Berardi
59' โ L. Lipani โK. Thorstvedt
โ A. Grassi โR. Floriani 67'
71' โ A. Lauriente โN. Pierini
71' โ L. Moro โA. Pinamonti
โ M. Bianchetti โM. Faye 81'
โ F. Terracciano โF. Folino 81'
83' โ I. Kone โE. Iannoni
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Arijanet Muriฤ 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastian Walukiewicz 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jay Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarik Muharemoviฤ 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Josh Doig
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Nemanja Matiฤ 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
69
Passes
5
Duels
Ismaรซl Konรฉ 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Alieu Fadera 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Luca Moro
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Armand Laurientรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Giacomo Satalino 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefano Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gioele Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yeferson Paz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Cas Odenthal
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
Aster Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristian Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edoardo Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domenico Berardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Laurs Skjellerup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicholas Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrea Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
Emilio Audero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Filippo Terracciano
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Federico Baschirotto
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matteo Bianchetti 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Midfielders
Tommaso Barbieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Michele Collocolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
23
Entry
Alberto Grassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Jari Vandeputte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giuseppe Pezzella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Federico Bonazzoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Vardy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Marco Silvestri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lapo Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Romano Floriani Mussolini 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Federico Ceccherini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikayil Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dennis Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 | Cremonese | 3 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 05/04/2025 | Cremonese | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie B | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 08/31/2024 | Sassuolo | 1 - 4 | Cremonese | Serie B | MAPEI Stadium - Cittร del Tricolore |
| 03/06/2023 | Sassuolo | 3 - 2 | Cremonese | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Cittร del Tricolore |
| 09/04/2022 | Cremonese | 0 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 09/04/2021 | 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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sassuolo
Cremonese
Sassuolo
Cremonese
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Fadera Lightning Strike Secures Narrow Win for Sassuolo
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. 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 - Cittร 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 Muriฤ 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 Matiฤ 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 Sassuoloโs 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 Muriฤ. 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 Muriฤ 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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Shot-Stoppers Steal the Spotlight at MAPEI
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 11/100. 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 - Cittร 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 Muriฤ 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. Laurientรฉ 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.