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R. Malinovskyi 18'
HT
47' D. Berardi
↓ Vitinha ↑Junior Messias 59'
↓ R. Malinovskyi ↑P. Masini 59'
64' ↓ I. Kone ↑A. Vranckx
64' ↓ A. Lauriente ↑A. Fadera
↓ L. Colombo ↑C. Ekuban 68'
↓ A. Marcandalli ↑M. E. Ellertsson 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
Arijanet Murić 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastian Walukiewicz 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Jay Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarik Muharemović 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
70
Passes
12
Duels
Josh Doig
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ismaël Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Nemanja Matić
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
88
Passes
5
Duels
Kristian Thorstvedt 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Domenico Berardi 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Andrea Pinamonti 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Armand Laurienté 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Stefano Turati 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gioele Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fali Candé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Woyo Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cas Odenthal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aster Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edoardo Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walid Cheddira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicholas Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Genoa
Goalkeepers
Nicola Leali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alessandro Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Leo Østigård 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Johan Vásquez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Brooke Norton-Cuffy 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Ruslan Malinovskyi
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Morten Frendrup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morten Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Aarón Martín
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Vítinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Lorenzo Colombo
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Benjamin Siegrist
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefano Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolae Stanciu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Albert Gronbaek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrizio Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikael Ellertsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Carboni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Cuenca
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
Caleb Ekuban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeff Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seydou Fini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxwel Cornet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 05/12/2024 | Genoa | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 12/22/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 01/06/2022 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 10/17/2021 | Genoa | 2 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 05/09/2021 | Genoa | 1 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Comunale 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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Genoa
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
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.