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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Lucumi 20'
HT
↓ J. Lucumi ↑L. Kelly 46'
48' L. Lipani
55' ↓ L. Lipani ↑D. Bakola
↓ F. Conceicao ↑E. Zhegrova 60'
↓ N. Gonzalez ↑N. Woltemade 60'
65' S. Esposito (N. Matic)
71' ↓ D. Berardi ↑K. Bowie
↓ T. Koopmeiners ↑P. M. Sarr 71'
71' ↓ K. Thorstvedt ↑V. Adzic
71' ↓ S. Esposito ↑B. Dominguez
Douglas Luiz 76'
81' ↓ J. Idzes ↑D. Caleta-Car
E. Zhegrova 82'
↓ K. Alajbegovic ↑J. Oboavwoduo 87'
89' K. Bowie (D. Bakola)
E. Zhegrova (R. Kolo Muani) 90'+1
90'+3 F. Leysen
90'+4 V. Adzic (A. Lauriente)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Arijanet Murić 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Simone Cinquegrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jay Idzes 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Fedde Leysen 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Josh Doig
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Kristian Thorstvedt
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nemanja Matić 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
68
Passes
8
Duels
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Forwards
Domenico Berardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Sebastiano Esposito 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Armand Laurienté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Stefano Turati 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lorenzo Nyarko
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ignace Van der Brempt
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
Duje Ćaleta-Car
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Obrador
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasilije Adžić 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
Andrea Ghion
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darryl Bakola 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
39
Minutes
7
Rating
Benjamín Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kieran Bowie
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juventus
Goalkeepers
Guglielmo Vicario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pierre Kalulu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gleison Bremer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Lucumí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Zeki Çelik 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Douglas Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teun Koopmeiners
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Francisco Conceição
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Nicolás González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Forwards
Randal Kolo Muani 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Carlo Pinsoglio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kamil Grabara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Federico Gatti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lloyd Kelly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniele Rugani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filippo Pagnucco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Augusto Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Matar Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Woltemade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Oboavwoduo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edon Zhegrova
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.5
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2026 | Juventus | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Allianz Stadium |
| 01/06/2026 | Sassuolo | 0 - 3 | Juventus | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 01/16/2024 | Juventus | 3 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Allianz Stadium |
| 09/23/2023 | Sassuolo | 4 - 2 | Juventus | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 04/16/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Juventus | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 08/15/2022 | Juventus | 3 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Allianz Stadium |
| 04/25/2022 | Sassuolo | 1 - 2 | Juventus | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 02/10/2022 | Juventus | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Coppa Italia | Allianz Stadium |
| 10/27/2021 | Juventus | 1 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Allianz Stadium |
| 05/12/2021 | Sassuolo | 1 - 3 | Juventus | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
Sassuolo Win
Juventus Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +12
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Mapei Mayhem: Sassuolo Stun Juventus in Stoppage-Time Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. A breath-taking climax at Mapei Stadium saw the hosts defy the odds in an astonishing five-goal spectacle.
Opening Act
The visitors arrived at Mapei Stadium eager to dictate terms, and they comfortably controlled possession throughout a tense first half. A barrage of 18 total shots turned the hosts' penalty area into a relentless shooting gallery, yet they found Arijanet Murić in absolutely inspired form. The goalkeeper’s heroic string of six crucial saves severely frustrated the Old Lady, ensuring the match remained scoreless despite the heavy bombardment. The Stakes felt enormous early on, as Sassuolo deliberately sat deep in a rigid defensive block, absorbing mounting pressure while patiently waiting for a counter-attacking window to open. Despite the notable lack of early goals, a crackling Intensity simmered just under the surface, keeping fans on the edge of their seats and strongly hinting at the sheer tactical chaos that was destined to unfold.
The Pivot
The tactical chessboard fractured entirely in the 65th minute when the hosts finally struck. S. Esposito latched onto a brilliant feed from N. Matic to shatter the deadlock, sending the home crowd into absolute raptures. Forced into desperate action, Juventus immediately turned to their bench, completely shifting the overall Balance of the contest. E. Zhegrova entered the fray and instantly terrorised a tiring defensive line, netting a sharp equaliser in the 82nd minute to set up a grandstand finish. This was no longer a match of careful passing patterns; it rapidly devolved into a frantic slugfest where both managers threw caution completely to the wind, relying heavily on fresh legs to somehow force a decisive late breakthrough.
Resolution
What followed was an extraordinary eight-minute stretch of absolute footballing madness that defies logic. Substitute K. Bowie struck in the 89th minute, seemingly securing a monumental three points for the ecstatic hosts. Yet, Zhegrova replied instantly in stoppage time after a neat setup by R. Kolo Muani, threatening to shatter local hearts once again. The script, however, demanded one final twist. Deep into added time, V. Adzic slotted home a miraculous winner following a surging run from A. Lauriente, sealing a historic 3-2 triumph. A genuinely massive Upset Factor underscores the story of an unforgettable night where an inspired bench delivered the ultimate knockout blow, leaving the heavily favoured visitors completely stunned on the turf.
Key Questions
What made Edon Zhegrova the Man of the Match?
He came off the bench in the 60th minute to score a sensational brace, dragging his team back into the contest almost single-handedly.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An explosive combination of clinical substitutions and end-to-end attacking play in the final minutes completely shattered the earlier defensive stalemates.
How dramatic was the late winner by Edon Zhegrova?
His 91st-minute strike felt like a dramatic late winner, but it was quickly overshadowed by Sassuolo's ultimate decider moments later.
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.
Juventus aim to extend flawless start against unpredictable Sassuolo
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. An early-season test that pits Juventus' impenetrable defence against Sassuolo's sporadic attacking brilliance on matchday four.
The Setup
The September air brings an intriguing Serie A clash as Juventus look to continue their formidable domestic run. The Bianconeri boast a perfect defensive record, having scored three without reply to effortlessly claim six points in two outings. A surging Form rating confirms they are a well-oiled machine early in the campaign. Sassuolo, meanwhile, sit in mid-table obscurity with three points. Their single victory and one defeat reveal an inconsistent side still desperately finding their rhythm. The early timing of this fixture results in modest Stakes, yet the overall Stars rating remains exceptionally high due to the sheer world-class talent littered across the visitors' squad.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will entirely define this encounter. D. Berardi remains the beating heart for the hosts, carrying a heavy creative burden. He will clash directly with his former teammate Manuel Locatelli, who expertly dictates the tempo and breaks up play for the Bianconeri. This individual duel tips the Balance of power; if Locatelli successfully neutralizes the spaces between the lines, the home side will struggle to orchestrate any meaningful attacks.
Our Prediction
We expect a highly clinical away performance. The visitors will absorb early territorial pressure before ruthlessly exploiting spaces on the counter. Their defensive solidity is no early-season fluke. Juventus will systematically dismantle the home defence, resulting in a composed 2-0 victory that keeps their clean sheet streak perfectly intact.