Bologna FC 1909 vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bologna FC 1909 vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara.
- Bologna FC 1909 5 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Juan Luca Sacchi (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Filippo Meli
- Assistant 2 Stefano Alassio
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 10.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Jan | AC Milan | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jan | Cagliari Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Genoa CFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Dec | Udinese Calcio | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | Atalanta BC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 2–4 | L |
| 28 Jan | AC Monza | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | Juventus FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | ACF Fiorentina | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | AC Milan | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | Genoa CFC | H | 1–2 | 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' The game is set. Bologna FC 1909 kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The travelling US Sassuolo Calcio supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' 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.
- 13' Magnificent from Kristian Thorstvedt! That is 25 goals in 320 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' Goal! Kristian Thorstvedt scores his 25 goal in 320 matches.
- 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' Joshua Zirkzee makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Bologna FC 1909 are in front.
- 29' Martin Erlic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 228 appearances.
- 34' GOAL! Cristian Volpato fires home to make it 1-3!
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' 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.
- 45' US Sassuolo Calcio player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, Samuele Mulattieri is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bologna FC 1909.
- 55' Michel Aebischer has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 55.
- 58' Bologna FC 1909 make a change. Michel Aebischer trudges off to be replaced by Riccardo Orsolini on 58 minutes.
- 59' Cristian Volpato makes way for Daniel Boloca at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 64' Ruan, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 68' US Sassuolo Calcio make a change. Nedim Bajrami trudges off to be replaced by Uros Racic on 68 minutes.
- 73' What composure from Giovanni Fabbian! The Italy international strokes it home. 2-3.
- 78' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 81' The crowd applauds Martin Erlic as he leaves the pitch. Ruan steps in for US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 82' Fresh legs for Bologna FC 1909! Babis Lykogiannis comes on to replace Victor Kristiansen.
- 83' Brilliant from the ! Lewis Ferguson makes it 3-3 with a superb finish on 83.
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Boloca is booked for US Sassuolo Calcio — Yellow card on 85.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Boloca argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 86' Alexis Saelemaekers makes no mistake. The score reads 4-3 and Bologna FC 1909 are in front.
- 87' What a moment for Alexis Saelemaekers! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Josh Doig.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Bologna FC 1909 4-2 US Sassuolo Calcio.
Lineups
Bologna FC 1909 Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3
- 8
- 28
- 31
- 20
- 19
- 9
- 33
- 82
- 15
-
80
Giovanni Fabbian ↓ Nikola Moro 82'
Bench
-
22
Babis Lykogiannis ↑ 82'
-
7
Riccardo Orsolini ↑ 58'
- 29
- 21
- 26
-
56
Alexis Saelemaekers ↑ 58'
-
6
Nikola Moro ↑ 82'
- 10
- 34
- 23
- 4
- 16
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 45
- 47
-
5
Martin Erlic ↓ Ruan 81'
- 9
- 43
-
11
Nedim Bajrami ↓ Uros Racic 68'
- 42
- 21
- 3
-
23
Cristian Volpato ↓ Emil Ceide 59'
-
35
Luca Lipani ↓ Daniel Boloca 59'
Bench
- 28
- 25
-
15
Emil Ceide ↑ 59'
-
6
Uros Racic ↑ 68'
-
44
Ruan ↑ 81'
-
24
Daniel Boloca ↑ 59'
- 2
-
8
Samuele Mulattieri ↑ 81'
- 13
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riccardo Orsolini | 4 |
| Francesco Caputo | 4 |
| Domenico Berardi | 4 |
| Jeremie Boga | 2 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Marko Arnautovic | 2 |
| Lukas Haraslin | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 2 |
Head to Head
Bologna FC 1909 Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6
Bologna FC 1909 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bologna FC 1909 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
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 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Bologna FC 1909 or Draw
73%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
52%
Bologna FC 1909 or US Sassuolo Calcio
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Bologna FC 1909
| Handicap | Bologna FC 1909 covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.