Serie A Regular Season - 12
Sassuolo 2 - 2 FT Pisa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Nzola 4'
6' N. Matic
Arturo Calabresi 24'
HT
46' ↓ S. Walukiewicz ↑W. Coulibaly
↓ A. Calabresi ↑R. Albiol 46'
↓ M. Nzola ↑H. Meister 57'
↓ M. Tramoni ↑S. Moreo 57'
60' ↓ A. Fadera ↑A. Lauriente
72' ↓ F. Cande ↑J. Doig
72' ↓ I. Kone ↑L. Lipani
↓ S. Angori ↑M. Hojholt 72'
H. Meister (S. Moreo) 81'
↓ M. Aebischer ↑I. Vural 82'
87' ↓ N. Matic ↑C. Volpato
90' K. Thorstvedt (C. Volpato)
90'+5 Kristian Thorstvedt
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
A. Muric 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
S. Walukiewicz 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Muharemovic 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Cande 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Midfielders
K. Thorstvedt 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.9
Rating
N. Matic 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
I. Kone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
D. Berardi 
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
41
Passes
5
Duels
A. Pinamonti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
G. Satalino 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Doig
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
W. Coulibaly
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
L. Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Volpato 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
9
Minutes
7.3
Rating
W. Cheddira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Lauriente 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
N. Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pisa
Goalkeepers
A. Semper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Calabresi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Caracciolo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Canestrelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Angori
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
I. Toure
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Piccinini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Aebischer
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
M. Leris 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Forwards
M. Tramoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
M. Nzola
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Nicolas Andrade
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Scuffet
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Coppola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Albiol 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
D. Denoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Bonfanti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hojholt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Vural
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Maucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Meister 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
L. Buffon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Moreo
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
33
Minutes
7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/11/2025 | Sassuolo | 2 - 2 | Pisa | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 01/03/2025 | Sassuolo | 1 - 0 | Pisa | Serie B | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 26/12/2024 | Pisa | 3 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie B | Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani |
Sassuolo Win
Pisa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +9
P: 12 GD: +9
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -18
P: 27 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Thorstvedt’s Late Heroics Rescue Point in MAPEI Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 98/100. A relentless display of attacking football saw Sassuolo snatch a dramatic point at the death against a resilient Pisa side in a match defined by clinical finishing and late twists.
Early Fireworks and Tactical Chaos
The action at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore ignited within seconds as a VAR review in the 2nd minute confirmed a penalty for the visitors. M. Nzola coolly converted from the spot to give Pisa a shock lead, but the advantage lasted only moments. An Intensity rating of 15.0 reflected the frantic opening exchange, as Nemanja Matić struck back for the hosts in the 6th minute to restore parity. This early flurry set the stage for a high-octane encounter where neither side seemed willing to settle for a draw, despite the gulf in their respective league positions.
Sassuolo Dominance Thwarted by Šemper
Following the initial outburst, Sassuolo took complete control of the tempo, eventually finishing with a dominant 63% possession. The Neroverdi turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, unleashing a barrage of 22 shots, yet they found a formidable obstacle in Adrian Šemper. The Pisa goalkeeper was in inspired form, producing 5 crucial saves to maintain a sense of Balance with a score of 8.9. While Sassuolo controlled the middle of the park, Pisa remained a threat on the break, looking to exploit the spaces left by a home side committed to an all-out offensive strategy.
Substitute Drama and the Final Blow
The match swung violently in the closing stages when Pisa’s tactical changes paid dividends. Substitute H. Meister, assisted by fellow sub S. Moreo, looked to have secured an improbable win for the visitors with an 81st-minute strike. With the Stakes rising as the clock ticked down, Sassuolo threw everything forward. In the 90th minute, the pressure finally told; C. Volpato provided the vision for Kristian Thorstvedt to fire home the equaliser. The Norwegian’s late intervention ensured the points were shared, leaving Pisa frustrated but proving Sassuolo's persistence eventually outweighed their defensive lapses.
Key Questions
What made Kristian Thorstvedt the Man of the Match?
Thorstvedt earned an 8.9 rating by providing 4 key passes and scoring the vital 90th-minute equaliser.
Did Sassuolo deserve the late equalizer?
Yes, their dominance was clear through 63% possession and 22 shots compared to Pisa's ten attempts.
How did substitute Kristian Thorstvedt change the game?
Though he started the match, his late-game endurance and clinical finish in the 90th minute rescued the draw.
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.
Sassuolo vs Pisa: Desperation Meets Discipline
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. While Sassuolo aim to secure their mid-table status, Pisa travel to Reggio Emilia knowing that failure to find a win could make their relegation almost certain.
The Setup
The clash at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore features a stark contrast in stability. Sassuolo enter the match with a Form rating of 5.4, safe in 11th but lacking the clinical edge to push higher. For Pisa, the situation is dire. With only one win all season and a staggering 11 losses, their defensive fragility—conceding 2.4 goals per game—is the anchor dragging them down. Despite the low overall Stakes score of 1.0, the narrative is purely about survival for the visitors.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the struggle between Pisa's low block and Sassuolo's creative wings. Defenders S. Iling-Junior and F. Loyola will be tasked with tracking the runs of A. Laurienté, while A. Pinamonti looks to exploit the space between Pisa's central defenders. A Stars rating of 6.6 suggests that individual brilliance, likely from the home side, will be the factor that breaks a low-block deadlock.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening as Pisa prioritize defensive structure to avoid another heavy defeat. However, the superior technical Balance of the Sassuolo midfield will eventually wear them down. We predict a 2-0 victory for Sassuolo, with the deadlock being broken shortly after halftime and a second goal arriving as Pisa are forced to commit men forward late in the game.