Bologna FC 1909 vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bologna FC 1909 vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
- Bologna FC 1909 5 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lorenzo Manganelli
- Referee Marco Guida
- Referee Davide Massa
- Referee Pasquale De Meo
- Referee Marco Serra
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Torino FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Mar | Cagliari Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Udinese Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Juventus FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Feb | AS Roma | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | UC Sampdoria | H | 3–5 | L |
| 10 Mar | SSC Napoli | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | AC Milan | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | SPAL 2013 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Empoli FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Bologna FC 1909 | US Sassuolo Calcio | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #10 |
| 2 | Points | 7 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 0 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 2 |
| 3 | Scored | 9 |
| 6 | Conceded | 9 |
| -3 | GD | +0 |
| 0.40 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 0% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Bologna FC 1909 this season
Bologna FC 1909 this season
0%
Clean Sheets
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
Bologna FC 1909 are 18th (2 pts). US Sassuolo Calcio are 10th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bologna FC 1909
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
US Sassuolo Calcio
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
US Sassuolo Calcio
| Vasilije Adzic | 3 G | 1 A |
| Domenico Berardi | 1 G | |
| Cas Odenthal | 1 G | |
| Cristian Volpato | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Bologna FC 1909 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' US Sassuolo Calcio has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Bologna FC 1909 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Bologna FC 1909 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Sassuolo Calcio backline.
- 22' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Filip Helander.
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' Merih Demiral catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 29.
- 34' Jeremie Boga has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' US Sassuolo Calcio looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Josh Doig scoring 1 goals.
- 46' The whistle greets Marlon as he departs to be replaced by Pol Mikel Lirola.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bologna FC 1909 and US Sassuolo Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' Poor challenge from Stefano Sensi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 63' The US Sassuolo Calcio bench stirs into life. Federico Di Francesco is withdrawn and Jeremie Boga gets his opportunity.
- 67' The whistle greets Andrea Poli as he departs to be replaced by Erick Pulgar.
- 68' What composure from Erick Pulgar! The Chile international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 71' Manuel Locatelli is replacing Francesco Magnanelli for the US Sassuolo Calcio side.
- 76' Over 76 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 84' Godfred Donsah gets the nod from Bologna FC 1909. He replaces Blerim Dzemaili and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' A moment of madness from Mehdi Bourabia on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. US Sassuolo Calcio will be frustrated.
- 90' The Ivory Coast left winger Jeremie Boga breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 1-1!
- 90' Poor challenge from Mattia Destro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' It is a substitution in Bologna FC 1909 team. Roberto Soriano is replaced by Mattia Destro on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Bologna FC 1909 Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 28
- 15
- 18
-
16
Andrea Poli ↓ Erick Pulgar 67'
- 31
- 7
- 24
- 23
- 35
-
21
Roberto Soriano ↓ Mattia Destro 90'
Bench
- 91
- 1
-
5
Erick Pulgar ↑ 67'
-
17
Godfred Donsah ↑ 84'
- 3
- 11
- 8
-
22
Mattia Destro ↑ 90'
- 33
- 32
- 6
- 20
Coach
Sinisa Mihajlovic
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 47
- 6
- 4
- 12
- 25
- 30
- 31
-
2
Marlon ↓ Pol Mikel Lirola 46'
- 68
- 3
Bench
- 11
-
73
Manuel Locatelli ↑ 71'
- 19
- 79
- 13
-
21
Pol Mikel Lirola ↑ 46'
- 5
- 32
- 10
- 9
- 23
-
20
Jeremie Boga ↑ 63'
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riccardo Orsolini | 4 |
| Francesco Caputo | 4 |
| Domenico Berardi | 4 |
| Lukas Haraslin | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 2 |
| Nicolas Dominguez | 2 |
| Roberto Soriano | 2 |
| Joshua Zirkzee | 2 |
Head to Head
Bologna FC 1909 Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.48
Bologna FC 1909 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bologna FC 1909 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Bologna FC 1909 or Draw
77%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
49%
Bologna FC 1909 or US Sassuolo Calcio
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Bologna FC 1909
| Handicap | Bologna FC 1909 covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

