Serie A Regular Season - 16
Sassuolo 0 - 1 FT Torino
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Che Adams 25'
32' Nemanja Matić
HT
↓ G. Gineitis ↑I. Ilic 58'
↓ D. Zapata ↑G. Simeone 58'
63' ↓ W. Cheddira ↑L. Moro
63' ↓ A. Vranckx ↑L. Lipani
N. Vlasic 66'
Ivan Ilić 72'
76' Jay Idzes
78' ↓ J. Doig ↑F. Cande
78' ↓ C. Volpato ↑A. Fadera
79' ↓ A. Lauriente ↑N. Pierini
↓ C. Adams ↑C. Ngonge 85'
↓ A. Tameze ↑C. Casadei 87'
↓ K. Asllani ↑C. Biraghi 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
A. Muric 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Walukiewicz 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Idzes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Muharemovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Doig 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Midfielders
A. Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
N. Matic 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
64
Passes
10
Duels
I. Kone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
C. Volpato
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
W. Cheddira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
A. Lauriente
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
G. Satalino 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Cande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Odenthal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Iannoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pierini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Torino
Goalkeepers
A. Paleari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Tameze 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
G. Maripan 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
A. Ismajli
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
M. Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Vlasic 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
G. Gineitis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
K. Asllani 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
34%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
V. Lazaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
M. Popa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Israel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Sazonov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dembele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Nkounkou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Biraghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ilkhan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ilic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Anjorin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Casadei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Aboukhlal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ngonge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Njie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2024 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Torino | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 06/11/2023 | Torino | 2 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 03/04/2023 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Torino | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 17/09/2022 | Torino | 0 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 23/01/2022 | Torino | 1 - 1 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 17/09/2021 | Sassuolo | 0 - 1 | Torino | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 17/03/2021 | Torino | 3 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 23/10/2020 | Sassuolo | 3 - 3 | Torino | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 18/01/2020 | Sassuolo | 2 - 1 | Torino | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
Sassuolo Win
Torino Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +21
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +9
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +11
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
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
Vlasic Penalty Settles Gritty Encounter at MAPEI Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A clinical penalty from Nikola Vlasic ensured Torino left the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore with all three points, leapfrogging Sassuolo in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
VAR Drama and Tactical Stalemate
At the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore, the early stages were defined by a Balance score of 2.8, indicating a tightly contested tactical stalemate. Sassuolo edged possession with 53%, but they struggled to break down a rigid visitor block that refused to yield an inch. The first major flashpoint arrived in the 25th minute when Che Adams thought he had won a penalty for the visitors following a robust challenge in the box. However, a lengthy VAR review overturned the decision, momentarily deflating the away end. Despite this, Torino remained the more threatening side, registering 10 total shots compared to the hosts' 7, as they effectively nullified the Neroverdi’s playmaking options through a disciplined defensive shape.
Vlasic Strikes from the Spot
The match’s defining moment arrived midway through the second half. An Intensity rating of 5.4 reflects a contest that was often fragmented by 32 total fouls, as neither side was willing to concede ground in midfield. In the 66th minute, the pressure finally told when a lapse in the home defense resulted in another penalty award—this time standing the test of video technology. N. Vlasic stepped up with ice in his veins, slotting the ball home to break the deadlock. This strike fundamentally altered the rhythm of the match, forcing the hosts to abandon their conservative approach. However, their response was lackluster; despite their possession, they managed just a single shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes.
Granata Defense Seals the Points
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes score of 1.0 underscored the importance of this result for two teams hovering in mid-table obscurity. The Torino backline, anchored by the imperious Guillermo Maripán, proved impassable under pressure. Maripán’s 7.9 rating was a testament to his aerial dominance and positioning, frustrating every long ball thrown his way. He was well-supported by Adrien Tameze, who provided a 7.5-rated performance of defensive stability. Sassuolo simply could not find a way through, finishing with a meager xG of 0.43. The 1-0 victory rewards the visitors' superior tactical discipline and efficiency, allowing them to snap a losing streak and move level on points with their opponents in the Serie A standings.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned a penalty initially awarded to Che Adams in the 25th minute, keeping the score level until Vlasic's second-half winner.
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.
Tactical Stalemate Looming in Reggio Emilia
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. A standard mid-table encounter where individual brilliance faces a disciplined defensive block at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore.
The Setup
With both sides safely distanced from the drop zone but far from European contention, this match carries a Stakes rating of just 1.0. Sassuolo enters the game on December 21, 2025, sitting 11th and looking to leverage home advantage. Meanwhile, Torino occupies 13th place, struggling with a Form that has seen them suffer three losses in their last five outings (DWLLL). The lack of immediate competitive pressure suggests a game of containment rather than high-octane risks.
Key Battle
The focal point of the afternoon is Domenico Berardi testing the reflexes of Alberto Paleari. Berardi remains the primary Stars attraction for the hosts, providing the creative spark required to break lines. However, he faces a goalkeeper in Paleari who has recorded 10 saves in his last three appearances, maintaining an impressive 7.6 average rating and anchoring the visitors' defensive Balance.
Our Prediction
Expect a game of low tactical risk. Torino will likely sit deep, relying on Nikola Vlašić to spark counter-attacks, while Sassuolo will dominate possession without finding many clear openings. A 1-1 draw appears the most logical conclusion as both units cancel each other out, with the points shared in a match that struggles to find a second gear.