Bologna FC 1909 vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2019-20 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 Fabiano Preti
- Referee Fabrizio Pasqua
- Referee Francesco Fourneau
- Referee Manuel Volpi
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jul | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jul | Cagliari Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jun | UC Sampdoria | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jun | Juventus FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Feb | SS Lazio | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jul | US Lecce | H | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Jul | ACF Fiorentina | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Jun | Hellas Verona FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 24 Jun | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Jun | Atalanta BC | A | 1–4 | 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' And we are off! Bologna FC 1909 vs US Sassuolo Calcio — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. US Sassuolo Calcio seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering US Sassuolo Calcio that had 387 games and scored 464 goals.
- 20' The 32-year-old Mattia Bani has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 26' A moment of madness from Gary Medel on 26 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bologna FC 1909 will be frustrated.
- 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' It’s a booking for US Sassuolo Calcio player. Lukas Haraslin gets a Yellow card.
- 39' US Sassuolo Calcio is showing some good football. However, US Sassuolo Calcio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 41' The deadlock is broken! Lukas Haraslin gets on the scoresheet on 41 minutes.
- 46' Bologna FC 1909 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Sassuolo Calcio backline.
- 51' Mert Muldur has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Lukas Haraslin makes it 0-2.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Stefano Denswil argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' A tactical swap from Bologna FC 1909 — Nicola Sansone on, Mattias Svanberg off on 61 minutes.
- 65' Fresh legs for US Sassuolo Calcio! Jeremie Boga comes on to replace Lukas Haraslin.
- 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
- 72' Hamed Traore is replacing Gregoire Defrel for the US Sassuolo Calcio side.
- 73' Gianmarco Ferrari gets the nod from US Sassuolo Calcio. He replaces Federico Peluso and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' Another change for Bologna FC 1909 made on 74 minute. Riccardo Orsolini leaves to be changed by Andreas Skov Olsen.
- 79' Stefano Denswil is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bologna FC 1909 so far.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Mehdi Bourabia. He replaces Domenico Berardi on 80 minute.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Mitchell Dijks is booked for Bologna FC 1909 — Yellow card on 81.
- 81' The whistle greets Manuel Locatelli as he departs to be replaced by Giangiacomo Magnani.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Gianmarco Cangiano. He replaces Rodrigo Palacio on 83 minute.
- 86' Mehdi Bourabia catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
- 90' It’s a booking for US Sassuolo Calcio player. Mert Muldur gets a Yellow card.
- The final score is 1-2.
Lineups
Bologna FC 1909 Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 4
- 99
- 28
- 7
- 24
- 35
- 32
- 13
-
5
Gary Medel ↓ Nicolas Dominguez 61'
- 14
Bench
-
10
Nicola Sansone ↑ 61'
- 1
- 15
- 11
- 23
- 25
-
8
Nicolas Dominguez ↑ 61'
-
17
Andreas Skov Olsen ↑ 74'
-
29
Gianmarco Cangiano ↑ 83'
- 26
- 97
-
34
Andri Fannar Baldursson ↑ 74'
Coach
Sinisa Mihajlovic
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
11
Gregoire Defrel ↓ Hamed Traore 72'
- 73
- 47
- 13
- 6
- 4
- 25
- 9
- 17
-
27
Lukas Haraslin ↓ Jeremie Boga 65'
Bench
- 22
- 56
-
31
Gian Marco Ferrari ↑ 73'
-
32
Giangiacomo Magnani ↑ 81'
-
7
Jeremie Boga ↑ 65'
- 2
-
68
Mehdi Bourabia ↑ 80'
-
23
Hamed Traore ↑ 72'
- 77
- 18
- 44
- 53
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riccardo Orsolini | 4 |
| Francesco Caputo | 4 |
| Domenico Berardi | 4 |
| Roberto Soriano | 2 |
| Joshua Zirkzee | 2 |
| Jeremie Boga | 2 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Marko Arnautovic | 2 |
Head to Head
Bologna FC 1909 Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
2020-07-08
Bologna FC 1909
1–2
US Sassuolo Calcio
W
2020-07-04
US Sassuolo Calcio
4–2
US Lecce
W
2020-07-01
ACF Fiorentina
1–3
US Sassuolo Calcio
W
2020-06-28
US Sassuolo Calcio
3–3
Hellas Verona FC
D
2020-06-24
FC Internazionale Milano
3–3
US Sassuolo Calcio
D
2020-06-21
Atalanta BC
4–1
US Sassuolo Calcio
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Bologna FC 1909 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Bologna FC 1909 or US Sassuolo Calcio 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Bologna FC 1909 or Draw
57%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
70%
Bologna FC 1909 or US Sassuolo Calcio
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 2
7.4%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Bologna FC 1909
| Handicap | Bologna FC 1909 covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 21% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

