FC Internazionale Milano vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Internazionale Milano vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
- FC Internazionale Milano 11 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 11 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Luca Banti
- Referee Pasquale De Meo
- Referee Luca Pairetto
- Referee Alfonso Marrazzo
- Referee Francesco Fourneau
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Empoli FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | SSC Napoli | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | AC Chievo Verona | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Udinese Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Atalanta BC | H | 2–6 | L |
| 26 Dec | AS Roma | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Torino FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Dec | Frosinone Calcio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Dec | ACF Fiorentina | H | 3–3 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Internazionale Milano | US Sassuolo Calcio | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #17 |
| 28 | Points | 8 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 9 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 7 |
| 28 | Scored | 16 |
| 13 | Conceded | 29 |
| +15 | GD | -13 |
| 2.55 | PPG | 0.73 |
| 82% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
40%
Clean Sheets
FC Internazionale Milano this season
FC Internazionale Milano this season
0%
Clean Sheets
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
FC Internazionale Milano are 2nd (28 pts). US Sassuolo Calcio are 17th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Internazionale Milano
0-15
4/5
16-30
4/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/2
61-75
3/1
76+
7/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
US Sassuolo Calcio
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/8
61-75
3/4
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Internazionale Milano
| Marcus Thuram-Ulien | 6 G | 2 A |
| Lautaro Martinez | 4 G | |
| Francesco Esposito | 3 G | 1 A |
| Hakan Calhanoglu | 3 G | |
| Piotr Zielinski | 2 G | 2 A |
US Sassuolo Calcio
| Vasilije Adzic | 3 G | 1 A |
| Sebastiano Esposito | 2 G | 2 A |
| Domenico Berardi | 2 G | |
| Cas Odenthal | 2 G | |
| Cristian Volpato | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Internazionale Milano and US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering US Sassuolo Calcio that had 395 games and scored 476 goals.
- 10' US Sassuolo Calcio are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Internazionale Milano must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Kwadwo Asamoah has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 500 appearances.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' Samir Handanovic, a Slovenia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' Controversy at the stadium! Stefano Sensi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' Italy international Danilo D'Ambrosio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 47' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Marcelo Brozovic.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Rogerio on 51 minutes.
- 56' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Andrea Consigli suffering a number of foals already.
- 60' Fresh legs for FC Internazionale Milano! Radja Nainggolan comes on to replace Joao Mario.
- 62' A change in the US Sassuolo Calcio ranks — Filip Duricic exits the field as Jeremie Boga enters on 62.
- 67' US Sassuolo Calcio come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 72' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 72 minutes.
- 73' The crowd applauds Alfred Duncan as he leaves the pitch. Mehdi Bourabia steps in for US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 76' A change in the US Sassuolo Calcio ranks — Stefano Sensi exits the field as Francesco Magnanelli enters on 76.
- 81' Lautaro Martinez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matteo Politano on 81 minute.
- 82' FC Internazionale Milano ring the changes. Matias Vecino has done his job and it is now time for Borja Valero to step up.
- 87' US Sassuolo Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' It’s a booking for US Sassuolo Calcio player. Federico Peluso gets a Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Internazionale Milano Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 33
- 77
- 44
- 37
-
8
Matias Vecino ↓ Borja Valero 82'
- 9
- 18
- 6
- 16
-
15
Joao Mario ↓ Radja Nainggolan 61'
Bench
- 2
-
14
Radja Nainggolan ↑ 61'
- 27
- 23
- 13
- 29
- 87
- 5
-
20
Borja Valero ↑ 82'
-
10
Lautaro Martinez ↑ 81'
Coach
Luciano Spalletti
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 73
- 47
- 13
- 21
- 6
-
32
Alfred Duncan ↓ Mehdi Bourabia 73'
- 12
- 25
-
9
Filip Duricic ↓ Jeremie Boga 62'
- 23
- 27
Bench
- 79
- 28
- 98
- 39
- 5
-
4
Francesco Magnanelli ↑ 76'
- 10
- 30
- 31
- 99
-
20
Jeremie Boga ↑ 62'
-
68
Mehdi Bourabia ↑ 73'
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Romelu Lukaku | 7 |
| Domenico Berardi | 6 |
| Lautaro Martinez | 5 |
| Edin Dzeko | 4 |
| Ruan Netto | 2 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Davide Frattesi | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Internazionale Milano Form
2019-01-19
FC Internazionale Milano
0–0
US Sassuolo Calcio
D
2018-12-29
Empoli FC
0–1
FC Internazionale Milano
W
2018-12-26
FC Internazionale Milano
1–0
SSC Napoli
W
2018-12-22
AC Chievo Verona
1–1
FC Internazionale Milano
D
2018-12-15
FC Internazionale Milano
1–0
Udinese Calcio
W
2018-12-11
FC Internazionale Milano
1–1
PSV
D
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
2019-01-19
FC Internazionale Milano
0–0
US Sassuolo Calcio
D
2018-12-29
US Sassuolo Calcio
2–6
Atalanta BC
L
2018-12-26
AS Roma
3–1
US Sassuolo Calcio
L
2018-12-22
US Sassuolo Calcio
1–1
Torino FC
D
2018-12-16
Frosinone Calcio
0–2
US Sassuolo Calcio
W
2018-12-09
US Sassuolo Calcio
3–3
ACF Fiorentina
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.74
FC Internazionale Milano xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
FC Internazionale Milano to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
FC Internazionale Milano or Draw
87%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
31%
FC Internazionale Milano or US Sassuolo Calcio
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.1%
3 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 0
8%
3 – 1
7.6%
1 – 1
7%
4 – 0
6.7%
4 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
Actual
5 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — FC Internazionale Milano
| Handicap | FC Internazionale Milano covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -2 | 35% | 21% | 43% |
| -1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| -1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| -0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Internazionale Milano keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
7%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

