Serie A Gameweek 2

Sassuolo 2 - 1 FT Torino

Mapei Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
49
FT
Sat, Aug 29
Italiano
Sassuolo
2-1
Torino
⚡ Intensity 47
⚖️ Balance 61
🏆 Stakes 10
🎲 Upset 0
Super-sub Berardi breaks Torino hearts.

Win Probability

  • Sassuolo 42%
  • Draw 29%
  • Torino 29%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Super-Sub Berardi Ignites Sassuolo to Sink Torino

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A relentless shooting gallery ultimately required off-the-bench heroics to separate two sides desperate for early-season momentum.

The Early Barrage

The contest started with a fierce tempo. Torino edged possession early on with 54%, looking to dictate the rhythm of the match. But it was Sassuolo who carried the true attacking threat whenever they moved forward. The Intensity was palpable as the hosts repeatedly peppered the opposition penalty area, turning the opening half-hour into a siege. Cristian Volpato finally broke the stubborn deadlock in the 32nd minute. He timed his run perfectly to latch onto a slick, visionary pass from Vasilije Adzic and bury the finish. It felt like a deserved lead for the home side. However, Torino refused to wilt under the mounting pressure. Deep into first-half stoppage time, they struck back. Pietro Comuzzo found the crucial equaliser, capitalising on a clever setup from Alessio Cacciamani to reset the narrative just before the break.

The Tactical Tug-of-War

The second half immediately transformed into an open, end-to-end shootout. A staggering 29 combined shots kept the supporters on the edge of their seats, severely testing the structural Balance of both midfields. Torino continued to control the tempo on the ball, carefully probing for gaps in the defensive lines. Yet, it was the goalkeepers who stole the show. They put on an absolute clinic under fire, tallying eight crucial saves between them to keep the scoreline tightly poised. The hosts grew increasingly frustrated by the heroics between the posts. They desperately needed a spark to capitalise on their massive 19 total attempts. The manager looked to his bench. Enter Domenico Berardi. Brought into the fray in the 72nd minute, the veteran attacker immediately altered the dynamic of the final third.

The Late Decider

Berardi barely needed any time to adjust to the frantic pace of the game. Just six minutes after stepping onto the pitch, he delivered the definitive knockout blow. Fedde Leysen provided the pivotal service, finding the substitute in space. Berardi made absolutely no mistake, finishing clinically to restore the hard-fought advantage. The late strike showcased the home side's impressive tactical flexibility and genuine attacking depth when the Stakes were highest. Torino pressed hard in the dying moments, throwing bodies forward in desperation, but the Upset Factor completely faded as the hosts locked down the backline. This thrilling victory secures three vital points, while leaving the visitors completely empty-handed and searching for answers after a dismal, winless start to their Serie A campaign.

Key Questions

How did substitute D. Berardi change the game?

Coming on in the 72nd minute, Berardi injected immediate attacking quality, scoring the decisive winning goal just six minutes later to secure all three points.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
46%
54%
Sassuolo 46%
Torino 54%
Shots
19
10
Sassuolo 19
Torino 10
Shots on Target
7
4
Sassuolo 7
Torino 4
Expected Goals (xG)
1.12
1.15
Sassuolo 1.12
Torino 1.15
Passes
437
531
Sassuolo 437
Torino 531
Corners
4
3
Sassuolo 4
Torino 3
Fouls
12
9
Sassuolo 12
Torino 9
Yellow Cards
3
1
Sassuolo 3
Torino 1
Red Cards
0
0
Sassuolo 0
Torino 0

Match Events

Gvidas Gineitis 🟨 23'
32' ⚽ Cristian Volpato (Vasilije Adzic)
40' 🟨 Nemanja Matić
Pietro Comuzzo (Alessio Cacciamani) ⚽ 45'+2
HT
47' 🟨 Cristian Volpato
60' 🔄 ↓ Vasilije Adzic ↑Kristian Thorstvedt
60' 🔄 ↓ Cristian Volpato ↑Benjamin Dominguez
61' 🔄 ↓ Josh Doig ↑Rafael Obrador
↓ Eray Cömert ↑Ardian Ismajli 🔄 67'
↓ Gvidas Gineitis ↑Emirhan İlkhan 🔄 67'
70' 🟨 Armand Lauriente
72' 🔄 ↓ Kieron Bowie ↑Domenico Berardi
↓ Niccolo Fortini ↑Zakaria Aboukhlal 🔄 73'
↓ Giovanni Simeone ↑Sandro Kulenović 🔄 73'
78' ⚽ Domenico Berardi (Fedde Leysen)
↓ Che Adams ↑Duván Zapata 🔄 83'
90' 🔄 ↓ Nemanja Matić ↑Luca Lipani
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Sassuolo

Goalkeepers
Arijanet Murić
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Cinquegrano
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jay Idzes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fedde Leysen
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.0
Rating
Josh Doig
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Midfielders
Vasilije Adžić
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Nemanja Matić
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
49%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Darryl Bakola
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Cristian Volpato
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Kieran Bowie
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Armand Laurienté
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Stefano Turati
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Satalino
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cas Odenthal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Obrador
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filippo Missori
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrea Ghion
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristian Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicholas Pierini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domenico Berardi
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Benjamín Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Kulla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Torino

Goalkeepers
Diego Mascardi
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Niccolò Fortini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Pietro Comuzzo
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Saúl Coco
MAGNET
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
103
Passes
4
Duels
Eray Cömert
MAGNET
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
88
Passes
4
Duels
Alessio Cacciamani
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Gvidas Gineitis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Kian Fitz-Jim
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nikola Vlašić
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Giovanni Simeone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Ché Adams
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Alberto Paleari
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Siviero
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ardian Ismajli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Pellini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Dembélé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emirhan İlkhan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaetano Oristanio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tino Anjorin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandro Kulenovic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Luongo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Njie
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Aboukhlal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duván Zapata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/08/2026 Torino 2 - 1 Sassuolo Serie A Stadio Olimpico di Torino
12/21/2025 Sassuolo 0 - 1 Torino Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
02/10/2024 Sassuolo 1 - 1 Torino Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
11/06/2023 Torino 2 - 1 Sassuolo Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
04/03/2023 Sassuolo 1 - 1 Torino Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
09/17/2022 Torino 0 - 1 Sassuolo Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
01/23/2022 Torino 1 - 1 Sassuolo Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
09/17/2021 Sassuolo 0 - 1 Torino Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
03/17/2021 Torino 3 - 2 Sassuolo Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
10/23/2020 Sassuolo 3 - 3 Torino Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
05/08/2026
Serie A Stadio Olimpico di Torino
12/21/2025
Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
02/10/2024
Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
11/06/2023
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
04/03/2023
Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
09/17/2022
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
01/23/2022
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
09/17/2021
Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
03/17/2021
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
10/23/2020
Serie A MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
Sassuolo Win
Torino Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 AS Roma 2 6 8 0 +8 WLecce 0 - 4 AS Roma (31-08-2026)WAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (24-08-2026)
2 Inter 2 6 5 1 +4 WCagliari 0 - 1 Inter (30-08-2026)WInter 4 - 1 Monza (22-08-2026)
3 AC Milan 2 6 4 1 +3 WAC Milan 2 - 0 Venezia (28-08-2026)WTorino 1 - 2 AC Milan (23-08-2026)
4 Juventus 2 6 3 0 +3 WJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (29-08-2026)WFrosinone 0 - 1 Juventus (23-08-2026)
5 Atalanta 2 6 3 1 +2 WAtalanta 1 - 0 Bologna (31-08-2026)WAtalanta 2 - 1 Sassuolo (23-08-2026)
6 Lazio 2 6 2 0 +2 WLazio 1 - 0 Genoa (30-08-2026)WBologna 0 - 1 Lazio (24-08-2026)
7 Udinese 2 4 4 3 +1 WMonza 2 - 3 Udinese (29-08-2026)DUdinese 1 - 1 Como (22-08-2026)
8 Como 2 4 3 2 +1 WNapoli 1 - 2 Como (30-08-2026)DUdinese 1 - 1 Como (22-08-2026)
9 Frosinone 2 3 3 1 +2 WFiorentina 0 - 3 Frosinone (29-08-2026)LFrosinone 0 - 1 Juventus (23-08-2026)
10 Napoli 2 3 3 2 +1 LNapoli 1 - 2 Como (30-08-2026)WGenoa 0 - 2 Napoli (22-08-2026)
11 Sassuolo 2 3 3 3 0 WSassuolo 2 - 1 Torino (29-08-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Sassuolo (23-08-2026)
12 Cagliari 2 3 1 1 0 LCagliari 0 - 1 Inter (30-08-2026)WParma 0 - 1 Cagliari (22-08-2026)
13 Lecce 2 3 2 4 -2 LLecce 0 - 4 AS Roma (31-08-2026)WVenezia 0 - 2 Lecce (23-08-2026)
14 Torino 2 0 2 4 -2 LSassuolo 2 - 1 Torino (29-08-2026)LTorino 1 - 2 AC Milan (23-08-2026)
15 Bologna 2 0 0 2 -2 LAtalanta 1 - 0 Bologna (31-08-2026)LBologna 0 - 1 Lazio (24-08-2026)
16 Genoa 2 0 0 3 -3 LLazio 1 - 0 Genoa (30-08-2026)LGenoa 0 - 2 Napoli (22-08-2026)
17 Parma 2 0 0 3 -3 LJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (29-08-2026)LParma 0 - 1 Cagliari (22-08-2026)
18 Monza 2 0 3 7 -4 LMonza 2 - 3 Udinese (29-08-2026)LInter 4 - 1 Monza (22-08-2026)
19 Venezia 2 0 0 4 -4 LAC Milan 2 - 0 Venezia (28-08-2026)LVenezia 0 - 2 Lecce (23-08-2026)
20 Fiorentina 2 0 0 7 -7 LFiorentina 0 - 3 Frosinone (29-08-2026)LAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (24-08-2026)

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