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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
โก Intensity
68
โ๏ธ Balance
42
๐ Stakes
100
๐ฒ Upset
60
Mbappรฉ breaks El Clรกsico late
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
Nicolรฒ Rovella 28'
โ N. Rovella โD. Cataldi 41'
Adam Maruลกiฤ 42'
45'+4 Tarik Muharemoviฤ
HT
46' โ S. Walukiewicz โW. Coulibaly
โ F. Dele-Bashiru โR. Belahyane 46'
58' Josh Doig
โ M. Cancellieri โPedro 60'
โ T. Castellanos โB. Dia 60'
63' โ A. Vranckx โC. Volpato
64' โ A. Lauriente โA. Fadera
70' A. Fadera (T. Muharemovic)
77' Andrea Pinamonti
โ M. Guendouzi โG. Isaksen 80'
81' โ D. Berardi โK. Thorstvedt
81' โ A. Pinamonti โW. Cheddira
Reda Belahyane 85'
90' Nemanja Matiฤ
90'+5 Cristian Volpato
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Arijanet Muriฤ 
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
15%
Pass Acc
Jay Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarik Muharemoviฤ
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
Josh Doig 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Aster Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
63
Entry
Nemanja Matiฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismaรซl Konรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Domenico Berardi
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Andrea Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Armand Laurientรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Giacomo Satalino 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefano Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fali Candรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edoardo Pieragnolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filippo Romagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Woyo Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Boloca
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
Kristian Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edoardo Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Volpato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walid Cheddira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Fadera 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
26
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Luca Moro
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
Lazio
Goalkeepers
Ivan Provedel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adam Maruลกiฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Gila 
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
106
Passes
6
Duels
Alessio Romagnoli
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Nuno Tavares
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Mattรฉo Guendouzi
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Nicolรฒ Rovella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
41
Entry
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Matteo Cancellieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Valentรญn Castellanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Mattia Zaccagni
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
32
Passes
19
Duels
BENCH
Christos Mandas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alessio Furlanetto
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elseid Hysaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reda Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo 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
Tijjani Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Isaksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Boulaye Dia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Cittร del Tricolore |
| 05/26/2024 | Lazio | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 10/21/2023 | Sassuolo | 0 - 2 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Cittร del Tricolore |
| 05/03/2023 | Lazio | 2 - 0 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/15/2023 | Sassuolo | 0 - 2 | Lazio | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Cittร del Tricolore |
| 04/02/2022 | 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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sassuolo
Lazio
Sassuolo
Lazio
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ten-Man Sassuolo Stun Lazio at the MAPEI
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. 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 - Cittร 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.
Muriฤ 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 Muriฤ, whose 3 crucial saves provided the backbone for Sassuoloโs resistance. The goalkeeperโs 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 Muriฤ change the game?
Muriฤ 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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Mid-table Jockeying at MAPEI Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. 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 - Cittร 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.