Serie A Regular Season - 14
Sassuolo 3 - 1 FT Fiorentina
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' C. Volpato (T. Muharemovic)
45' T. Muharemovic (A. Lauriente)
HT
↓ S. Sohm ↑C. Ndour 46'
54' ↓ A. Pinamonti ↑W. Cheddira
54' ↓ A. Lauriente ↑A. Fadera
↓ F. Parisi ↑N. Fortini 62'
↓ N. Fagioli ↑R. Piccoli 62'
↓ L. Ranieri ↑M. Viti 63'
65' I. Kone (C. Volpato)
78' ↓ S. Walukiewicz ↑W. Coulibaly
79' ↓ C. Volpato ↑N. Pierini
↓ Dodo ↑C. Kouame 84'
Cher Ndour 90'+3
Mattia Viti 90'+5
Rolando Mandragora 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
A. Muric 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Defenders
S. Walukiewicz 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
J. Idzes 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Muharemovic 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
J. Doig 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
K. Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Matic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Kone
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
C. Volpato
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Pinamonti 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Lauriente 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
BENCH
G. Satalino 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Cande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Odenthal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Cheddira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
D. de Gea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
P. Comuzzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Mari 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
87
Passes
9
Duels
L. Ranieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Dodo
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
R. Mandragora
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
N. Fagioli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
S. Sohm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
F. Parisi
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Forwards
M. Kean
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
L. Lezzerini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Martinelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Kospo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Viti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fortini
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Kouadio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Nicolussi Caviglia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Richardson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ndour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Dzeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Piccoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Kouame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/04/2024 | Fiorentina | 5 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 06/01/2024 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Fiorentina | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 02/06/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 3 | Fiorentina | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 07/01/2023 | Fiorentina | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 26/02/2022 | Sassuolo | 2 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 19/12/2021 | Fiorentina | 2 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 17/04/2021 | Sassuolo | 3 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 16/12/2020 | Fiorentina | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 01/07/2020 | Fiorentina | 1 - 3 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
28/04/2024
06/01/2024
02/06/2023
07/01/2023
26/02/2022
19/12/2021
17/04/2021
16/12/2020
01/07/2020
Sassuolo Win
Fiorentina Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +10
P: 14 GD: +19
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -12
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 29 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
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
Clinical Sassuolo Punish Fragile Fiorentina
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A ruthless attacking display saw Sassuolo overcome an early deficit to maintain their European push, leaving Fiorentina winless and isolated at the foot of the table.
An Early Shock and Swift Retaliation
The match at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore began with an unexpected twist as the visitors sought to end their dismal run. An Intensity rating of 9.7 was evident from the start, and when R. Mandragora converted a penalty in the 9th minute, a major upset seemed possible. However, the lead was short-lived. Sassuolo refused to be rattled, responding with a fierce tempo that the winless Fiorentina simply could not match. By the 14th minute, C. Volpato had restored parity, finishing clinically after being set up by T. Muharemovic. This quick-fire exchange set the stage for a match where the hosts' efficiency would ultimately prove the deciding factor against a struggling opponent.
The Turning Point Before the Interval
Despite Fiorentina’s efforts to maintain structure, a Balance score of 7.7 reflected a contest that was shifting inexorably in favor of the hosts. As the first half drew to a close, the neroverdi took complete control of the narrative. In the 45th minute, A. Lauriente provided a moment of quality, delivering a cross that allowed Muharemovic to power home a header. This goal, arriving just seconds before the whistle, acted as a hammer blow to Fiorentina’s morale. The visitors, who have endured a nightmare relegation battle this season, looked shell-shocked. Sassuolo’s ability to strike at critical moments showcased the vast difference in confidence between an 8th-placed side and one still searching for its first league victory.
Consolidation and Final Whistle Drama
The second half saw Fiorentina dominated possession with 60%, yet they failed to register a single shot on target following the restart. A Stakes rating of 1.0 indicates that while the points were vital for survival, the gap in quality on the pitch was significant. The result was put beyond doubt in the 65th minute when I. Kone found the net following more excellent work from Volpato. This clinical 3-1 scoreline allowed the home side to navigate the final stages with ease. For Fiorentina, the final whistle brought another bitter pill to swallow, extending their winless streak to 14 matches. Meanwhile, Sassuolo celebrated a victory that reinforces their status as serious contenders for a top-seven finish this season.
Key Questions
How did Sassuolo complete the comeback from behind?
Sassuolo responded immediately through Cristian Volpato after conceding early, then exploited set-pieces and transitions to overwhelm the visitors' defense before the hour mark.
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.
Survival Stakes at the MAPEI Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. While Sassuolo sits in mid-table security, Fiorentina arrives at the MAPEI Stadium with their backs against the wall, making this a pivotal survival test for the visitors.
The Setup
On December 06, 2025, the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore becomes a battleground for two sides on divergent paths. Despite a Balance score of 2.9 indicating a gap in quality, the narrative is dominated by the relegation struggle facing Fiorentina. Currently sitting 18th, the Viola must find a way past an 11th-placed Sassuolo team led by their clinical talisman Domenico Berardi. The Stakes are technically low at 1.0, but for the fans in Florence, this is a match of immense consequence.
Key Battle
The match will be decided by the efficiency of the Neroverdi attacking unit against the inspired form of David De Gea. The Spanish goalkeeper has been a lighthouse in a stormy season for Fiorentina, recording 22 saves in his last five matches. He will be tasked with stopping the creative tandem of A. Pinamonti and A. Laurienté, who thrive on the expansive play typical of Sassuolo's home performances.
Our Prediction
Given the fluctuating Form of both teams, a cagey encounter is expected. Sassuolo has the home advantage and superior Stars power, but Fiorentina’s defensive desperation, anchored by De Gea, often produces gritty results. We predict a 1-1 draw; M. Kean is likely to find a singular opening, but Berardi's current momentum should ensure the points are shared. It is a result that does little to ease Fiorentina's fears but maintains Sassuolo's steady campaign.