Serie A Regular Season - 10
Sassuolo 1 - 2 FT Genoa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Malinovskyi 18'
HT
47' D. Berardi
↓ R. Malinovskyi ↑P. Masini 59'
↓ Vitinha ↑Junior Messias 59'
64' ↓ I. Kone ↑A. Vranckx
64' ↓ A. Lauriente ↑A. Fadera
↓ A. Marcandalli ↑M. E. Ellertsson 68'
↓ L. Colombo ↑C. Ekuban 68'
Patrizio Masini 73'
78' ↓ J. Doig ↑W. Coulibaly
78' ↓ D. Berardi ↑W. Cheddira
↓ M. Thorsby ↑A. Gronbaek 85'
86' ↓ A. Pinamonti ↑L. Moro
L. Ostigard (A. Martin) 90'
90'+2 Tarik Muharemović
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 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
J. Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Muharemovic 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
70
Passes
12
Duels
J. Doig
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
I. Kone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
N. Matic
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
88
Passes
5
Duels
K. Thorstvedt 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
D. Berardi 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
A. Pinamonti 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
A. Lauriente 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
S. Turati 
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
A. Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
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
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Genoa
Goalkeepers
N. Leali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
L. Ostigard 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
J. Vasquez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
B. Norton-Cuffy 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
R. Malinovskyi
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Frendrup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
A. Martin
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Vitinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
L. Colombo
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
B. Siegrist
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Stanciu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gronbaek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. E. Ellertsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Carboni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. F. Cuenca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Messias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ekuban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Cornet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2024 | Genoa | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 22/12/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 06/01/2022 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 17/10/2021 | Genoa | 2 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 09/05/2021 | Genoa | 1 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 06/01/2021 | Sassuolo | 2 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 29/07/2020 | Sassuolo | 5 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 05/01/2020 | Genoa | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 03/02/2019 | Genoa | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Luigi Ferraris |
Sassuolo Win
Genoa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +12
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
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
Late Østigård Heroics Sink Sassuolo at MAPEI Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A massive psychological boost for Genoa as they climb from the depths of the table with a last-gasp winner in a relentless Serie A encounter.
Malinovskyi Strikes Early Amid High Tempo
The encounter at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore burst into life with an Intensity rating of 8.8, setting the stage for a compelling tactical battle. Sassuolo immediately looked to establish their rhythm, yet it was Genoa who struck first against the run of play. In the 18th minute, R. Malinovskyi unleashed a trademark clinical strike to silence the home crowd, capitalizing on a rare defensive lapse. Despite trailing, the hosts remained composed, utilizing their technical quality to circulate the ball with precision. With a total of 520 passes, they dominated the middle of the pitch, but Genoa's disciplined defensive shape ensured the lead remained intact heading into the interval, significantly raising the Stakes for the second half.
Berardi Responds as Sassuolo Take Control
The dynamic of the match shifted almost immediately after the restart. In the 47th minute, talisman D. Berardi produced a moment of predatory instinct to level the score, finishing a well-worked team move. This equalizer drastically altered the Balance of the match, as Sassuolo grew in confidence and began to lay siege to the Genoa goal. Controlled possession (61%) allowed the home side to force the visitors deep into their own territory, creating a high volume of chances that eventually reached a combined total of 29 shots. Genoa, however, refused to buckle under the mounting pressure, with their backline absorbing waves of attacks while waiting for a single opportunity to exploit the space left behind by the attacking hosts.
Østigård's Final Minute Decider
As the clock ticked toward full-time, a draw seemed the most probable outcome given the defensive resilience on display, but the script had one final twist. In the 90th minute, A. Martin delivered a pinpoint cross from a set-piece that found the head of L. Ostigard, who powered his effort home to snatch a 2-1 victory. This late intervention secured three invaluable points for a Genoa side fighting for survival, marking a significant Upset based on their recent form. While Sassuolo will rue their inability to convert dominance into a winning result, the visitors celebrate a victory of immense character. The result provides a lifeline for the Grifone, proving that in Serie A, the match is never over until the final whistle.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Ruslan Malinovskyi?
Malinovskyi actually scored the 18th-minute opener; the true 90th-minute winning drama was provided by Leo Østigård to secure a vital victory for Genoa.
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.
Tactical Gridlock at the MAPEI
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A mid-table encounter defined by tactical caution rather than offensive ambition, as both sides prioritize stability over risk.
The Setup
Sassuolo hosts Genoa at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in a fixture where the Stakes feel unusually low for this stage of the season. Sitting 11th and 16th respectively, neither side is currently under immediate pressure, contributing to a Balance score of 2.9 that reflects two squads capable of neutralizing one another. Sassuolo’s recent Form (LWWLL) has been frustratingly inconsistent, while Genoa arrives looking to disrupt the hosts' rhythm with their trademark defensive organization.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the struggle between Sassuolo’s creative midfield and Genoa’s disciplined backline. Without a direct individual duel in the spotlight, the burden falls on the hosts to break down a defensive unit anchored by J. Vásquez. The Stars rating of 6.8 is largely buoyed by individual sparks rather than collective dominance, suggesting that a single moment of brilliance—or a defensive lapse—will be the only way to break the deadlock.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a 1-1 draw. The game is likely to unfold with Sassuolo dominating possession but struggling to find clear-cut chances against a compact Genoa setup. Armand Laurienté remains the most likely source of inspiration for the Neroverdi, but Genoa’s resilience and ability to capitalize on transitions should see them find an equalizer to share the points.