Serie A Regular Season - 5
Sassuolo 3 - 1 FT Udinese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' A. Lauriente (D. Berardi)
12' I. Kone (A. Lauriente)
Jakub Piotrowski 18'
Nicolò Zaniolo 27'
Oumar Solet 41'
Nicolò Zaniolo 45'+3
HT
↓ M. Palma ↑K. Ehizibue 46'
↓ J. Piotrowski ↑L. Miller 46'
K. Davis 56'
58' ↓ A. Vranckx ↑K. Thorstvedt
58' ↓ A. Lauriente ↑A. Fadera
↓ A. Zanoli ↑J. Ekkelenkamp 67'
↓ N. Zaniolo ↑I. Gueye 76'
79' ↓ S. Walukiewicz ↑W. Coulibaly
80' ↓ I. Kone ↑E. Iannoni
↓ A. Atta ↑S. Lovric 80'
81' E. Iannoni (A. Fadera)
86' ↓ A. Pinamonti ↑W. Cheddira
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 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
J. Idzes 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
T. Muharemovic
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Doig
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
A. Vranckx 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
N. Matic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Kone 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
D. Berardi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
A. Pinamonti 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
11%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
A. Lauriente
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
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
10
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
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Iannoni 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
C. Volpato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Cheddira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Skjellerup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fadera 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
7.5
Rating
L. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Udinese
Goalkeepers
R. Sava
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Palma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
T. Kristensen
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
O. Solet
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
A. Zanoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
J. Piotrowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Karlstrom 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
60
Passes
6
Duels
A. Atta
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
J. Zemura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
N. Zaniolo
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
K. Davis 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
BENCH
G. Venuti
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Goglichidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Bertola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Kabasele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Modesto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lovric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ekkelenkamp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/09/2025 | Sassuolo | 3 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 01/04/2024 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 17/12/2023 | Udinese | 2 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 12/02/2023 | Udinese | 2 - 2 | Sassuolo | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 11/09/2022 | Sassuolo | 1 - 3 | Udinese | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
| 07/05/2022 | Sassuolo | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore |
Sassuolo Win
Udinese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
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
Sassuolo Strike Early as VAR Denies Udinese Recovery
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. A whirlwind start and tactical discipline allowed Sassuolo to overcome a resilient but unlucky Udinese in a match defined by clinical finishing and critical VAR interventions.
Blistering Start at the MAPEI Stadium
The hosts wasted no time establishing dominance at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore. Within eight minutes, A. Lauriente latched onto a precise pass from Sassuolo icon D. Berardi to fire home the opener. The momentum stayed firmly with the Neroverdi, and just four minutes later, Laurienté turned provider, setting up I. Kone for a composed finish to double the advantage. An Intensity score of 11.8 reflects the high-octane tempo Sassuolo maintained during this opening barrage. Udinese struggled to cope with the speed of the transitions, finding themselves two goals down before they had even registered a meaningful shot on target, as the home side exploited every inch of space.
The Turning Point: VAR Intervenes
As Udinese began to claw their way back, the match devolved into a series of controversial moments that frustrated the visitors. Twice the referee pointed to the spot, and twice the decisions were overturned by VAR. Nicolò Zaniolo was the first to see a penalty cancelled in the 27th minute, followed by Oumar Solet in the 41st. A Balance rating of 3.5 highlights how these interventions prevented the game from swinging back toward the visitors, despite them having controlled possession at 56%. These missed opportunities proved psychologically draining for the Zebrette, who felt the match slipping away despite their improved performance late in the first half.
Iannoni Puts the Game to Bed
The second half saw Udinese find a lifeline when K. Davis scored in the 56th minute, setting up a tense finale where the Stakes for both teams were visibly heightened. Udinese pushed for an equalizer, but Sassuolo’s bench proved decisive. Super-sub A. Fadera injected fresh energy into the attack and provided a brilliant assist for E. Iannoni in the 81st minute. Iannoni’s clinical finish restored the two-goal cushion and effectively ended the contest. This result sees Sassuolo leapfrog their opponents in the Serie A standings, rewarding their early efficiency and defensive resolve in the face of significant pressure from a frustrated Udinese side.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR was instrumental, overturning two separate penalty calls for Udinese in the first half, preventing them from erasing Sassuolo's early lead.
How did substitute Armand Laurienté change the game?
Laurienté actually started the match, providing the decisive spark with a goal and an assist in the opening 12 minutes.
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 Grinding in the Heart of Emilia
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A classic mid-table encounter where seasonal positioning and tactical caution are likely to stifle any attacking flair.
The Setup
The MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore sets the stage for a matchup defined by a narrow Balance (3.0) score. Sassuolo enters this gameweek sitting 11th, looking to spark their season behind the attacking threat of A. Pinamonti and A. Laurienté. They face an Udinese side that has shown resilience to sit 9th, boasting a slightly higher Form (4.9) rating. With seasonal Stakes (1.0) yet to peak, neither side appears ready to commit excessive numbers forward, potentially relying on the defensive stability of players like O. Solet.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the transitional phases. Sassuolo's desire to play through the lines will clash with Udinese's compact defensive block. Without individual Stars expected to dominate the proceedings, expect a congested midfield battle where both units cancel each other out through disciplined positioning.
Our Prediction
A 1-1 draw is the most logical outcome. Udinese’s structured approach will likely frustrate the hosts, allowing them to snatch a goal on the counter-attack. However, Sassuolo’s home advantage should provide enough momentum for a late equalizer, as both teams settle for a point that keeps them comfortably in the mid-table pack.