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AS Roma vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
AS Roma
2 – 1
Full Time
US Sassuolo Calcio
Sun 12 Sep 2021 · 18:45 UTC Stadio Olimpico, Rome HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 36' Vlad Chiriches
Roger Ibanez 43' Y
Bryan Cristante 66' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AS Roma vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Olimpico, Rome.

Match Details

  • Referee Rosario Abisso
  • Referee Lucas Mondin
  • Referee Alessio Tolfo
  • Referee Manuel Volpi
  • Referee Simone Sozza
  • Referee Antonio Vono

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 US Cremonese 38 34
2 Hellas Verona FC 38 21
3 AC Pisa 1909 38 18
4 FC Internazionale Milano 0 0
5 SSC Napoli 0 0
6 AS Roma 0 0
7 Como 1907 0 0
8 AC Milan 0 0
9 Juventus FC 0 0
10 Atalanta BC 0 0
11 Bologna FC 1909 0 0
12 SS Lazio 0 0
13 Udinese Calcio 0 0
14 US Sassuolo Calcio 0 0
15 Torino FC 0 0
16 Parma Calcio 1913 0 0
17 Cagliari Calcio 0 0
18 ACF Fiorentina 0 0
19 Genoa CFC 0 0
20 US Lecce 0 0
21 AC Monza 0 0
22 Venezia FC 0 0
23 Frosinone Calcio 0 0

Head-to-Head

7
5
2
AS Roma 14 games · Avg 3.1 goals US Sassuolo Calcio
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-12 AS Roma 2–1 US Sassuolo Calcio 2021-04-03 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–2 AS Roma 2020-12-06 AS Roma 0–0 US Sassuolo Calcio 2020-02-01 US Sassuolo Calcio 4–2 AS Roma 2019-09-15 AS Roma 4–2 US Sassuolo Calcio

Recent Form

AS Roma
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep US Sassuolo Calcio H 2–1 W
29 Aug US Salernitana 1919 A 4–0 W
22 Aug ACF Fiorentina H 3–1 W
23 May Spezia Calcio A 2–2 D
15 May SS Lazio H 2–0 W
12 May FC Internazionale Milano A 1–3 L
US Sassuolo Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep AS Roma A 1–2 L
29 Aug UC Sampdoria H 0–0 D
21 Aug Hellas Verona FC A 3–2 W
23 May SS Lazio H 2–0 W
16 May Parma Calcio 1913 A 3–1 W
12 May Juventus FC H 1–3 L

Season Stats

AS Roma US Sassuolo Calcio
#6 Position #14
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

AS Roma are 6th (0 pts). US Sassuolo Calcio are 14th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. AS Roma is hosting US Sassuolo Calcio for another epic battle.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gregoire Defrel, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Olimpico, Rome with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' Giorgos Kiriakopoulos has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Vlad Chiriches.
  • 37' What a moment for Bryan Cristante! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alessio Dionisi will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 43' Roger Ibanez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 43.
  • 46' Gianluca Scamacca has so much to prove this time. He replaces Giacomo Raspadori on 46 minute.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 57' Against the run of play, Filip Duricic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 58' GOAL! Filip Duricic fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 63' AS Roma are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against US Sassuolo Calcio's shape.
  • 66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bryan Cristante on 66 minutes.
  • 70' AS Roma manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stephan El Shaarawy is hanging Henrikh Mkhitaryan on the field on 70 minute.
  • 74' A change in the AS Roma ranks — Nicolo Zaniolo exits the field as Eldor Shomurodov enters on 74.
  • 77' Gregoire Defrel gets the nod from US Sassuolo Calcio. He replaces Domenico Berardi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 84' The US Sassuolo Calcio bench stirs into life. Filip Duricic is withdrawn and Hamed Traore gets his opportunity.
  • 89' Another substitution for US Sassuolo Calcio to replace Jeremie Boga by Giorgos Kiriakopoulos on 89 minute.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — AS Roma 2-1 US Sassuolo Calcio.

Lineups

AS Roma Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach José Mourinho

US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alessio Dionisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Filip Duricic 3
Paulo Dybala 3
Bryan Cristante 3
Domenico Berardi 3
Andrea Pinamonti 2
Francesco Caputo 2
Armand Lauriente 2
Lorenzo Pellegrini 2

Head to Head

2021-09-12 AS Roma 2–1 US Sassuolo Calcio 2021-04-03 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–2 AS Roma 2020-12-06 AS Roma 0–0 US Sassuolo Calcio 2020-02-01 US Sassuolo Calcio 4–2 AS Roma 2019-09-15 AS Roma 4–2 US Sassuolo Calcio

AS Roma Form

2021-09-12 AS Roma 2–1 US Sassuolo Calcio W 2021-08-29 US Salernitana 1919 0–4 AS Roma W 2021-08-22 AS Roma 3–1 ACF Fiorentina W 2021-05-23 Spezia Calcio 2–2 AS Roma D 2021-05-15 AS Roma 2–0 SS Lazio W 2021-05-12 FC Internazionale Milano 3–1 AS Roma L

US Sassuolo Calcio Form

2021-09-12 AS Roma 2–1 US Sassuolo Calcio L 2021-08-29 US Sassuolo Calcio 0–0 UC Sampdoria D 2021-08-21 Hellas Verona FC 2–3 US Sassuolo Calcio W 2021-05-23 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–0 SS Lazio W 2021-05-16 Parma Calcio 1913 1–3 US Sassuolo Calcio W 2021-05-12 US Sassuolo Calcio 1–3 Juventus FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.05 AS Roma xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82 US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for: AS Roma or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AS Roma44% Draw31% US Sassuolo Calcio25%
Actual: AS Roma win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

AS Roma or Draw
75%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
56%
AS Roma or US Sassuolo Calcio
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AS Roma26% Draw56% US Sassuolo Calcio18%
Actual: AS Roma win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.8%
1 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2.8%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
1.5%

Asian Handicap — AS Roma

Handicap AS Roma covers Push US Sassuolo Calcio covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 23% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 17% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

AS Roma keeps clean sheet
44% ✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.