Serie A Regular Season - 24
Sassuolo 0 - 5 FT Inter
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Y. Bisseck (F. Dimarco) 11'
M. Thuram (F. Dimarco) 28'
HT
L. Martinez 50'
M. Akanji (F. Dimarco) 54'
55' Nemanja Matić
55' Nemanja Matić
55' Nemanja Matić
59' ↓ D. Berardi ↑W. Coulibaly
59' ↓ A. Lauriente ↑L. Lipani
↓ P. Zielinski ↑D. Frattesi 63'
↓ A. Bastoni ↑M. Darmian 63'
70' ↓ J. Doig ↑U. Garcia
↓ H. Mkhitaryan ↑A. Diouf 70'
71' ↓ A. Pinamonti ↑M. Nzola
↓ M. Thuram ↑A. Bonny 76'
↓ L. Martinez ↑F. Esposito 76'
Federico Dimarco 82'
Luis Henrique 89'
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jay Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarik Muharemović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Doig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Midfielders
Kristian Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nemanja Matić 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Ismael Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Domenico Berardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Andrea Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Armand Laurienté 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Giacomo Satalino 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gioele Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Woyo Coulibaly 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ulisses Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filippo Romagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edoardo Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darryl Bakola
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
Daniel Boloca
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
M'Bala Nzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Inter
Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yann Bisseck 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Manuel Akanji
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Alessandro Bastoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Luís Henrique 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Petar Sučić 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
69
Passes
11
Duels
Piotr Zieliński
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
66
Passes
2
Duels
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
70
Entry
Federico Dimarco
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
3
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Lautaro Martínez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Marcus Thuram 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Raffaele Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josep Martínez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Darmian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Acerbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Cocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issiaka Kamate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Pio Esposito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/09/2025 | Inter | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 04/05/2024 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Inter | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 27/09/2023 | Inter | 1 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 13/05/2023 | Inter | 4 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 29/12/2022 | Sassuolo | 0 - 1 | Inter | Friendlies Clubs | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 08/10/2022 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | Inter | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
Sassuolo Win
Inter Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +38
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +21
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 24 GD: +11
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -18
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 24 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 24 GD: -16
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -21
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: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
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
Inter's Clinical Masterclass at MAPEI Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. Inter delivered a resounding statement in the title race, dismantling Sassuolo with surgical precision and confirming their status as the league's dominant force.
Early Dominance and Precision
From the opening exchanges at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore, Inter imposed a suffocating rhythm on the hosts. An Intensity rating of 88 reflected their relentless approach as they sought to break the deadlock early. They didn't have to wait long; in the 11th minute, F. Dimarco delivered a pinpoint cross for Y. Bisseck to head home. The Balance of the match shifted entirely in favor of the visitors, who controlled 62% of possession. M. Thuram doubled the advantage after 28 minutes, capitalizing on more exceptional service from Dimarco. Sassuolo struggled to contain the fluid movement of the Nerazzurri frontline, appearing second to every ball.
The VAR Intervention and Collapse
The match reached a critical juncture just before the interval when Kristian Thorstvedt appeared to have pulled one back for the hosts. However, a VAR review cancelled the goal in the 43rd minute, a moment that shattered any remaining home confidence. This swing in the Stakes allowed Inter to start the second half with renewed vigor. Within nine minutes of the restart, the match was over as a contest. L. Martinez struck the third at the 50-minute mark, and shortly after, M. Akanji added a fourth. The sheer Upset Factor had vanished, replaced by a clinical exhibition of attacking football that left the home support stunned.
Discipline Crumbles and Final Blow
As the scoreline ballooned, Sassuolo's discipline evaporated. Nemanja Matić was dismissed with a straight red card in the 55th minute following an argument with the official, leaving his team to endure the final half-hour with ten men. A barrage of 23 shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery as Inter hunted for more. The final flourish came in the 89th minute when Luis Henrique found the net to complete the 0-5 rout. This victory marks a fifth straight win for the league leaders, while the hosts are left to reflect on a defensive display that lacked the necessary structure to compete at this level.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Nemanja Matić impact the match?
Matić's 55th-minute dismissal ended any tactical structure Sassuolo had left, forcing them into a purely defensive mode to avoid an even heavier defeat.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR's decision to cancel Thorstvedt's 43rd-minute goal was the psychological turning point, preventing Sassuolo from gaining momentum before the break.
What made Federico Dimarco the Man of the Match?
Dimarco was the ultimate architect, recording a hat-trick of assists and maintaining high creative output throughout the entire ninety minutes.
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.
Inter’s Title Charge Faces MAPEI Test
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. This encounter serves as a critical junction in Inter's march toward the title, testing their focus against a mid-table side capable of surprises.
The Setup
Entering this fixture on February 08, 2026, Inter boasts a Form rating that signals total dominance, fueled by a five-match winning streak. The Nerazzurri have been away specialists this season, securing victory in over 80% of their road trips. For Sassuolo, the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore provides the stage to disrupt the status quo, though their recent record of three losses in five games suggests a struggle for Balance against elite opposition. With the Stakes high for the visitors, any slip-up could breathe life back into the chasing pack.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in Inter's high-octane offensive unit against Sassuolo's defensive resilience. Arijanet Murić has been a standout performer in goal for the hosts, averaging over four saves per game recently, and he will need to be perfect to deny Lautaro Martínez. Inter's ability to transition quickly through Federico Dimarco and M. Thuram will force the home side into a deep low block, testing whether they can withstand sustained pressure from the league leaders.
Our Prediction
Inter’s Stars are simply operating at a different level. With A. Bastoni anchoring a defense that has helped Yann Sommer keep three clean sheets in his last five starts, the path for a Sassuolo upset looks narrow. We expect Inter to dictate the tempo and eventually break through via individual brilliance. A comfortable 0-3 victory for the visitors is the likely outcome, solidifying their position at the summit of the table.