Serie A Regular Season - 25
Udinese 1 - 2 FT Sassuolo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' O. Solet (J. Ekkelenkamp)
T. Muharemovic 16'
21' A. Atta
HT
↓ J. Doig ↑W. Coulibaly 46'
↓ T. Muharemovic ↑U. Garcia 46'
A. Lauriente (A. Pinamonti) 56'
A. Pinamonti (U. Garcia) 58'
63' J. Zemura
65' ↓ L. Miller ↑O. Zarraga
65' ↓ V. Bayo ↑A. Buksa
70' N. Bertola
↓ A. Pinamonti ↑M. Nzola 72'
77' J. Ekkelenkamp
79' ↓ J. Ekkelenkamp ↑J. Piotrowski
79' ↓ J. Karlstrom ↑J. Arizala
↓ A. Lauriente ↑A. Fadera 79'
W. Coulibaly 83'
↓ D. Berardi ↑C. Volpato 84'
86' ↓ O. Solet ↑I. Gueye
A. Fadera 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Udinese
Goalkeepers
Maduka Okoye 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Nicolò Bertola 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oumar Solet 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Thomas Kristensen 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jordan Zemura 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jürgen Ekkelenkamp 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Jesper Karlström
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Lennon Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Arthur Atta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Nicolò Zaniolo
PROVOCATEUR
7
Fouls Won
7
Fouls Won
13
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Vakoun Bayo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Alessandro Nunziante 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Branimir Mlačić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kabasele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kingsley Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oier Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Arizala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakub Piotrowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Buksa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idrissa Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sassuolo
Goalkeepers
Arijanet Murić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastian Walukiewicz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jay Idzes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarik Muharemović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Josh Doig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Kristian Thorstvedt
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luca Lipani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismael Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Domenico Berardi
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Andrea Pinamonti
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Armand Laurienté
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Giacomo Satalino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefano Turati
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gioele Zacchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ulisses Garcia 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
51
Minutes
8
Rating
Woyo Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filippo Romagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darryl Bakola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aster Vranckx
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M'Bala Nzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Fadera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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 |
Udinese Win
Sassuolo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +39
P: 25 GD: +22
P: 25 GD: +13
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +13
P: 25 GD: +2
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -10
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -19
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -10
P: 25 GD: -22
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's Quickfire Raid at the Friuli
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A high-stakes mid-table battle was decided by a breathtaking two-minute blitz as Sassuolo overturned an early deficit to secure a vital away victory.
The Early Breakthrough and Territorial Dominance
The atmosphere at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli was electric from the start, with both sides aware that victory would provide a significant cushion in the Serie A standings. Udinese took the initiative early on, with an Intensity rating of 90 characterizing their aggressive pressing. The deadlock was broken in the 10th minute when Oumar Solet connected with a precise pass from J. Ekkelenkamp to fire the hosts ahead. Udinese controlled possession for large periods and generated significant set-piece pressure, winning 13 corners throughout the match. However, despite their territorial advantage, they failed to convert dominance into a two-goal cushion, leaving the door ajar for a clinical visitor response.
A Tactical Pivot and the Two-Minute Turnaround
The complexion of the match shifted dramatically in the second half, fueled by a brilliant managerial move from the away dugout. The introduction of Ulisses Garcia at halftime provided the width and delivery that Sassuolo had lacked. The Balance of the match swung violently in the 56th minute when A. Lauriente leveled the scores following an assist from Pinamonti. Before the home fans could process the equalizer, the Upset Factor surged as A. Pinamonti himself found the net just two minutes later, assisted by Garcia. This rapid double-salvo stunned the Udinese faithful and completely re-wrote the narrative of a match that had previously looked destined for a home win.
VAR Drama and Standing Implications
The closing stages were defined by Udinese’s desperate search for a way back and a moment of ultimate frustration. In the 70th minute, N. Bertola appeared to have rescued a point, only for a VAR review to strike the goal off for a handball in the build-up. Despite the heroics of Maduka Okoye, who kept the hosts in contention with vital interventions, Udinese could not find a legal second goal. With the Stakes involving a leap into the top half of the table, this result sees both teams now locked together on 32 points. For Sassuolo, it was a masterclass in efficiency, scoring twice from just three shots on target to claim all three points in dramatic fashion.
Key Questions
How did Udinese complete the comeback from behind?
Udinese did not complete a comeback; a potential 70th-minute equalizer by Bertola was disallowed by VAR for handball.
How did substitute Oumar Solet change the game?
Oumar Solet actually started the match, providing Udinese's only goal in the 10th minute before Sassuolo rallied to win.
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.
The Mid-Table Mirror Image
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. This is a clash of identities where neither side has much to lose, making it a laboratory for tactical experimentation rather than a high-octane battle.
The Setup
Udinese and Sassuolo arrive at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli separated by just three points and a shared sense of mid-season security. A Stakes rating of 1.0 confirms that both clubs are currently operating in a competitive vacuum, far from European dreams and relegation nightmares. Udinese's Form of 4.9 suggests a team struggling for rhythm, while Sassuolo relies on the technical Stars in their lineup, such as A. Laurienté and A. Pinamonti, to provide moments of individual brilliance.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the transition phase. Udinese’s defensive unit, marshalled by O. Solet, must remain compact against a Sassuolo side that thrives on finding pockets of space. Without high pressure, the Balance of the match will likely settle in the middle third, where N. Zaniolo will attempt to disrupt the defensive discipline of T. Muharemović and the visitors' backline.
Our Prediction
A 1-1 draw is the most logical outcome. As both sides prioritize structure over risk, the game is set to unfold as a series of controlled exchanges. Expect a breakthrough from a set-piece or a defensive lapse rather than sustained pressure, with neither manager feeling the urgency to overextend in search of all three points.