Serie A Regular Season - 3
Sassuolo 1 - 0 FT Lazio
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
24' Aster Vranckx
26' Aster Vranckx
Nicolò Rovella 28'
↓ N. Rovella ↑D. Cataldi 41'
Adam Marušić 42'
45'+4 Tarik Muharemović
HT
46' ↓ S. Walukiewicz ↑W. Coulibaly
↓ F. Dele-Bashiru ↑R. Belahyane 46'
58' Josh Doig
↓ M. Cancellieri ↑Pedro 60'
↓ T. Castellanos ↑B. Dia 60'
63' ↓ A. Vranckx ↑C. Volpato
64' ↓ A. Lauriente ↑A. Fadera
70' A. Fadera (T. Muharemovic)
77' Andrea Pinamonti
↓ M. Guendouzi ↑G. Isaksen 80'
81' ↓ D. Berardi ↑K. Thorstvedt
81' ↓ A. Pinamonti ↑W. Cheddira
Reda Belahyane 85'
90' Nemanja Matić
90'+5 Cristian Volpato
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
15%
Pass Acc
J. Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Muharemovic
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
J. Doig 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
A. Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
63
Entry
N. Matic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Kone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
D. Berardi
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
A. Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
A. Lauriente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
G. Satalino 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Cande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Pieragnolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Romagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Boloca
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
K. Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Volpato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Cheddira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fadera 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
26
Minutes
7.2
Rating
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazio
Goalkeepers
I. Provedel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Marusic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gila 
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
106
Passes
6
Duels
A. Romagnoli
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
N. Tavares
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
M. Guendouzi
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
N. Rovella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
41
Entry
F. Dele-Bashiru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
M. Cancellieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
T. Castellanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
M. Zaccagni
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
32
Passes
19
Duels
BENCH
C. Mandas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Furlanetto
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Hysaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Cataldi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Isaksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Dia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/09/2025 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 26/05/2024 | Lazio | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 21/10/2023 | Sassuolo | 0 - 2 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 03/05/2023 | Lazio | 2 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 15/01/2023 | Sassuolo | 0 - 2 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 02/04/2022 | Lazio | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 12/12/2021 | Sassuolo | 2 - 1 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 14/08/2021 | Lazio | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Friendlies Clubs | Stadio Benito Stirpe |
| 23/05/2021 | Sassuolo | 2 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 24/01/2021 | Lazio | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
Sassuolo Win
Lazio Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
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: 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
Ten-Man Sassuolo Stun Lazio at the MAPEI
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A heroic defensive display and a clinical counter-attack allowed ten-man Sassuolo to snatch an improbable victory against a dominant but toothless Lazio side.
Red Card Resilience
The match at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore took a dramatic turn in the 24th minute when Aster Vranckx was shown a red card following a VAR review. This early setback forced Sassuolo into a defensive shell, significantly impacting the Intensity of their press. Lazio immediately took advantage of the extra man, dominating possession with 59% and pinning the hosts into their own half. However, the biancocelesti struggled to turn their numerical superiority into clear-cut chances, often settling for speculative efforts from distance as the neroverdi defense remained compact and disciplined despite the mounting pressure.
Murić Stands Tall
As the second half progressed, the Balance of the match remained skewed towards the visitors, who racked up 13 total shots. Standing in their way was Arijanet Murić, whose 3 crucial saves provided the backbone for Sassuolo’s resistance. The goalkeeper’s positioning and shot-stopping kept the scoreline level during Lazio's peak period of pressure. In the 64th minute, the Sassuolo manager introduced A. Fadera, a tactical move designed to exploit the spaces left by a Lazio side pushing too far forward in search of a winner. It proved to be a masterstroke that changed the narrative of the afternoon.
Fadera Delivers the Knockout Blow
Against the run of play, the breakthrough arrived in the 70th minute. T. Muharemovic, who was excellent defensively, turned provider with a precise pass that found Fadera in space. The substitute made no mistake, slotting home to ignite celebrations among the home faithful. With the Stakes high for both teams struggling in the bottom half of the table, Sassuolo endured a frantic final twenty minutes. Despite the late siege, the result stood as a major Upset given the circumstances. This 1-0 win moves Sassuolo level on points with Lazio, providing a massive psychological boost for the challenges ahead in Serie A.
Key Questions
How did substitute Arijanet Murić change the game?
Murić actually started the match, and his 3 vital saves ensured Sassuolo kept a clean sheet while playing with ten men for over an hour.
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.
Mid-table Jockeying at MAPEI Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A tactical encounter between two sides searching for their definitive identity in the early stages of the new season.
The Setup
On September 14, 2025, Sassuolo welcome Lazio to the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore. With a Stakes rating that reflects a mid-table clash, the pressure is on the home side to improve a Form guide (LWWLL) that has been erratic. Lazio, currently 8th, arrive with a more stable Balance, bolstered by the reliability of Ivan Provedel, who has already recorded 8 saves this term. The visitors will look to exert their technical superiority to break down a home defense that has struggled for consistency.
Key Battle
The match is likely to be won or lost in the transition phases. The home midfield unit must remain disciplined to prevent the visitors from dictating the tempo. Without specific individual rivalries taking center stage, the battle will focus on whether the hosts' defensive block can withstand sustained pressure from a creative away side that thrives on quick, vertical passing through the central channels.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening half as both managers prioritize defensive shape. However, as the game opens up, the individual quality of the away Stars should prove decisive. We anticipate Lazio will find the breakthrough via a set-piece or a clinical counter-attack, eventually securing a 1-2 victory. While the Form of the hosts suggests they can be dangerous, the technical depth of the capital club should see them through.