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Sassuolo

Sassuolo

Serie A

Season Statistics

4 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (50%) Draw (25%) Loss (25%)
4 Played
2 Won
1 Drawn
1 Lost
8 Goals For
7 Goals Against

Team Overview

Sassuolo enter this Serie A campaign under manager Alberto Aquilani, with four matches played so far this season. The club has built a reputation over the years as one of Italian football's more progressive projects, often associated with an attractive, possession-oriented approach that emphasizes technical quality and attacking football rather than pure results-driven pragmatism. That identity continues to shape expectations around the team even as it navigates the challenges of competing in Italy's top flight.

Through four league matches, Sassuolo have posted a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss, scoring eight goals while conceding seven. That goal difference of plus one, combined with a scoring rate of two goals per match, points to a team with attacking intent but some defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in the fact that they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their four outings. Their form reading of LWDW suggests a campaign with some inconsistency but also resilience, bouncing back from setbacks with positive results. Notably, the split between home and away form is stark: Sassuolo have won both of their home matches, while away from home they have managed just one draw and one loss without a win. This suggests the team has found more comfort and control in front of their own supporters so far this season.

Our football betting insights covers the key factors in greater depth.

Statistically, Sassuolo's profile this season is that of an entertaining, high-scoring side willing to trade chances at both ends of the pitch. Scoring in every match played while also conceding regularly indicates a team unafraid to commit numbers forward, a hallmark that aligns with the attacking traditions the club has cultivated. For fans, the early campaign offers a mixed but intriguing picture: strong home form and goals at one end, balanced against defensive question marks and away-day struggles that will need addressing as the season progresses.

Squad (34 players)

Goalkeepers (4)

A. Murić
#49 A. Murić
L. Nyarko
#22 L. Nyarko
G. Satalino
#12 G. Satalino
S. Turati
#80 S. Turati

Defenders (11)

D. Ćaleta-Car
#15 D. Ćaleta-Car
S. Cinquegrano
#46 S. Cinquegrano
A. Di Bitonto
#5 A. Di Bitonto
J. Doig
#3 J. Doig
J. Idzes
#21 J. Idzes
F. Leysen
#16 F. Leysen
Rafael Obrador
#33 Rafael Obrador
C. Odenthal
#26 C. Odenthal
I. Van der Brempt
#20 I. Van der Brempt
G. Vezzosi
#36 G. Vezzosi
S. Walukiewicz
#6 S. Walukiewicz

Midfielders (13)

Vasilije Adžić
#17 Vasilije Adžić
N. Baffoh
#37 N. Baffoh
D. Bakola
#50 D. Bakola
C. Frangella
#33 C. Frangella
A. Ghion
#8 A. Ghion
I. Koné
#90 I. Koné
A. Laurienté
#45 A. Laurienté
L. Lipani
#35 L. Lipani
N. Matić
#18 N. Matić
I. Sulemana
#55 I. Sulemana
K. Thorstvedt
#42 K. Thorstvedt
C. Volpato
#7 C. Volpato
D. Berardi
#10 D. Berardi

Attackers (6)

K. Bowie
#9 K. Bowie
B. Domínguez
#25 B. Domínguez
S. Esposito
#94 S. Esposito
G. Kulla
#14 G. Kulla
N. Pierini
#77 N. Pierini
L. Skjellerup
#19 L. Skjellerup

Player Statistics

2026/27 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
49
A. Murić
A. Murić
GK 7.5 4 0 0 360 0 114
18
N. Matić
N. Matić
MF 7.0 4 0 1 333 8 218
45
A. Laurienté
A. Laurienté
FW 7.0 4 0 1 360 2 126
42
K. Thorstvedt
K. Thorstvedt
MF 6.8 4 0 0 157 2 97
9
K. Bowie
K. Bowie
FW 6.8 4 1 0 269 2 45
3
J. Doig
J. Doig
DF 6.9 4 1 0 321 7 106
16
F. Leysen
F. Leysen
DF 7.0 4 0 1 286 6 138
17
Vasilije Adžić
Vasilije Adžić
MF 7.2 4 2 1 203 3 66
46
S. Cinquegrano
S. Cinquegrano
DF 6.6 4 0 0 360 4 129
10
D. Berardi
D. Berardi
FW 7.5 3 1 0 141 4 60
21
J. Idzes
J. Idzes
DF 6.6 3 0 0 261 0 102
7
C. Volpato
C. Volpato
FW 7.4 3 1 0 186 3 71
35
L. Lipani
L. Lipani
MF 6.2 3 0 0 116 2 40
25
B. Domínguez
B. Domínguez
FW 6.3 3 0 0 66 1 18
50
D. Bakola
D. Bakola
MF 7.2 3 0 1 215 7 130
33
Rafael Obrador
Rafael Obrador
DF 6.6 2 0 0 39 3 30
94
S. Esposito
S. Esposito
FW 7.9 1 1 0 70 0 35
15
D. Ćaleta-Car
D. Ćaleta-Car
DF 6.2 1 0 0 9 0 3
8
A. Ghion
A. Ghion
MF 6.7 1 0 0 10 1 11
26
C. Odenthal
C. Odenthal
DF 7.2 1 1 0 90 0 65
55
I. Sulemana
I. Sulemana
MF 7.0 1 0 0 30 0 26
14
G. Kulla
G. Kulla
FW - 1 0 0 2 0 2

Recent Transfers

2025/26 & 2026/27

Arrivals (62)

I. Sulemana
From Atalanta
Loan Aug 2026
D. Ćaleta-Car
From Lyon
Free agent Aug 2026
I. Van der Brempt
From Como
Loan Aug 2026
S. Esposito
From Cagliari
Loan Aug 2026
F. Leysen
From Union St. Gilloise
Loan Aug 2026
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Departures (64)

E. Iannoni
To Hellas Verona
Transfer Aug 2026
A. Pinamonti
To Lazio
Transfer Aug 2026
L. Moro
To Padova
Transfer Aug 2026
G. Zacchi
To Union Brescia
Loan Aug 2026
N. Catania
To Catania
Free agent Jul 2026
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Injuries & Availability

8 Out 0 Doubtful
D. Boloca
D. Boloca Muscle Injury
Out
F. Cande
F. Cande Knee Injury
Out
I. Kone
I. Kone Broken Leg
Out
Y. Paz
Y. Paz Knee Injury
Out
E. Pieragnolo
E. Pieragnolo Knee Injury
Out
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Impact Analysis

Sassuolo face a significant injury crisis with eight players sidelined, none of whom are listed as doubtful, meaning all are confirmed absences. The defensive unit has been hit hardest, with Cande, Pieragnolo, Walukiewicz, and Idzes all unavailable due to knee and muscle injuries, stripping the backline of considerable depth and forcing reliance on fewer specialist options in that department. The midfield has also been weakened by the losses of Boloca, whose muscle injury removes a key presence from that area, and Volpato, out with a thigh problem, both of whom would typically offer options in the middle of the park. Kone's broken leg is a particularly severe blow given the nature of the injury, while Paz's knee issue adds further attacking or creative absence depending on his role.

With eight players unavailable and zero doubtful returns to offer flexibility, squad depth is being tested significantly across multiple lines. The concentration of injuries in defense is especially concerning, as it limits tactical options and rotation possibilities. Without specific data on the replacements being used, it is clear that Sassuolo will need squad players to step into unfamiliar prominence, and the sheer volume of absences suggests a challenging period for maintaining consistency in team selection and defensive organization.

Recent Form

WDWLW
W Juventus 3-2 (H)
D Bologna 2-2 (A)
W Torino 2-1 (H)
L Atalanta 2-1 (A)
W Cesena 3-0 (H)

Form Analysis

Sassuolo's last five matches paint the picture of a team producing strong results with three wins, one draw, and a single loss. The attacking output has been a clear strength, with 11 goals scored across the five games, highlighted by a 3-2 win over Juventus, a 2-1 victory against Torino, and a 3-0 win over Cesena. That offensive consistency suggests a side capable of finding the net regardless of opponent, whether against a top-table name like Juventus or a lower-ranked side such as Cesena.

Defensively, the picture is more mixed, with seven goals conceded in the same span. The 2-2 draw with Bologna and the 2-1 defeat to Atalanta indicate some vulnerability against sides capable of testing them, particularly away from home, where both the draw and the loss occurred. By contrast, all three wins in this run came at home, pointing to a pattern of home strength and away inconsistency. Taken together, the form suggests a team with real attacking threat but one that has occasionally been leaky at the back, especially when facing quality opposition like Atalanta or when playing away from home. The overall trajectory remains positive given the win tally, even if the away form and goals conceded warrant attention.

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