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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
7 games this season 🟨 1.4/game ⚽ 7.1 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Internazionale Milano 38 87
2 SSC Napoli 38 76
3 AS Roma 38 73
4 Como 1907 38 71
5 AC Milan 38 70
6 Juventus FC 38 69
7 Atalanta BC 38 59
8 Bologna FC 1909 38 56
9 SS Lazio 38 54
10 Udinese Calcio 38 50
11 US Sassuolo Calcio 38 49
12 Parma Calcio 1913 38 45
13 Torino FC 38 45
14 Cagliari Calcio 38 43
15 ACF Fiorentina 38 42
16 Genoa CFC 38 41
17 US Lecce 38 38
18 US Cremonese 38 34
19 Hellas Verona FC 38 21
20 AC Pisa 1909 38 18

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
#3 Position #11
73 Points 49
38 Played 38
23 / 4 / 11 W / D / L 14 / 7 / 17
59 Scored 46
31 Conceded 50
+28 GD -4
1.92 PPG 1.29
61% Win % 37%

Key Stats

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

AS Roma are 3rd (73 pts). US Sassuolo Calcio are 11th (49 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Stadio Olimpico, Rome will turn into a battlefield for AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. José Mourinho will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. US Sassuolo Calcio is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' AS Roma are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' US Sassuolo Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Filip Duricic made 384 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 36' Controversy at the stadium! Vlad Chiriches argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 37' What a strike from Bryan Cristante! The score is 1-0.
  • 42' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 43' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Roger Ibanez.
  • 46' The whistle greets Giacomo Raspadori as he departs to be replaced by Gianluca Scamacca.
  • 51' AS Roma currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 57' What a moment for Filip Duricic! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 58' The Serbia Filip Duricic breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 1-2!
  • 63' The travelling US Sassuolo Calcio supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 66' Bryan Cristante is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
  • 70' Time for substitution for AS Roma. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is replaced by Stephan El Shaarawy.
  • 74' Another substitution for AS Roma to replace Nicolo Zaniolo by Eldor Shomurodov on 74 minute.
  • 77' The crowd applauds Domenico Berardi as he leaves the pitch. Gregoire Defrel steps in for US Sassuolo Calcio.
  • 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 84' Hamed Traore gets the nod from US Sassuolo Calcio. He replaces Filip Duricic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' Giorgos Kiriakopoulos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jeremie Boga on 89 minute.
  • AS Roma celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
3 / 4
2.02 AS Roma xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AS Roma55% Draw23% US Sassuolo Calcio22%
Actual: AS Roma win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

AS Roma or Draw
78%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
45%
AS Roma or US Sassuolo Calcio
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AS Roma40% Draw41% US Sassuolo Calcio19%
Actual: AS Roma win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — AS Roma

Handicap AS Roma covers Push US Sassuolo Calcio covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 17% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 22% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

AS Roma keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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