SSC Bari vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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SSC Bari vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie B at San Nicola.
- SSC Bari 38 games · 40 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Federico La Penna
- Assistant 1 Marco Scatragli
- Assistant 2 Andrea Bianchini (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 5 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 6 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
| 7 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 8 | Palermo FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | US Catanzaro | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Modena FC 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | SS Juve Stabia | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Padova Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | AC Cesena | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Carrarese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | UC Sampdoria | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACD Virtus Entella | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | FC Südtirol | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Benevento Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Hellas Verona FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | AC Pisa 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | SS Arezzo | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | US Cremonese | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Aug | Modena FC 2018 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | SS Juve Stabia | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 May | Brescia Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 May | AS Cittadella | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 May | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at San Nicola as SSC Bari face off against US Sassuolo Calcio in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' SSC Bari are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against US Sassuolo Calcio's 4-1-3-2 shape.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' It looks surprising SSC Bari does not make any changes. Edoardo Pieragnolo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 18' Time for substitution for SSC Bari. Giuseppe Sibilli is replaced by Lorenzo Sgarbi.
- 19' The Norway Kristian Thorstvedt breaks the deadlock on 19 minutes. 0-1!
- 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' It is a cagey affair so far. SSC Bari in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past US Sassuolo Calcio's compact 4-1-3-2.
- 34' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering US Sassuolo Calcio that had 384 games and scored 459 goals.
- 36' Poor challenge from Matteo Lovato. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 38' Filippo Romagna is replacing Flavio Russo for the US Sassuolo Calcio side.
- 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
- 46' A change in the SSC Bari ranks — Mehdi Dorval exits the field as Raffaele Maiello enters on 46.
- 51' 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.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SSC Bari and US Sassuolo Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 57' The US Sassuolo Calcio bench stirs into life. Fabrizio Caligara is withdrawn and Edoardo Pieragnolo gets his opportunity.
- 62' The travelling US Sassuolo Calcio supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 64' The crowd applauds Ahmad Benali as he leaves the pitch. Giacomo Manzari steps in for SSC Bari.
- 69' SSC Bari is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 74' The 29-year-old Filippo Romagna has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pedro Obiang is hanging Kristian Thorstvedt on the field on 75 minute.
- 76' Luca Moro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Samuele Mulattieri at the 76 minute mark.
- 80' Time for substitution for SSC Bari. Andrea Oliveri is replaced by Gregorio Morachioli.
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Janis Antiste on 85.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Andrij Novakovich.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
SSC Bari Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1
-
4
Mattia Maita ↓ Nicola Bellomo 64'
-
8
Ahmad Benali ↓ Giacomo Manzari 64'
- 23
- 15
- 3
- 25
- 9
- 7
- 20
-
93
Mehdi Dorval ↓ Raffaele Maiello 46'
Bench
-
14
Gregorio Morachioli ↑ 80'
-
17
Raffaele Maiello ↑ 46'
-
10
Nicola Bellomo ↑ 64'
- 26
- 31
-
18
Giacomo Manzari ↑ 64'
- 27
- 55
-
11
Lorenzo Sgarbi ↑ 18'
- 5
- 80
- 22
Coach
Moreno Longo
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
4-1-3-2Starting XI
- 23
- 12
- 3
- 26
- 42
- 20
- 29
- 11
-
9
Samuele Mulattieri ↓ Luca Moro 76'
-
35
Luca Lipani ↓ Janis Antiste 46'
-
91
Flavio Russo ↓ Filippo Romagna 38'
Bench
-
14
Pedro Obiang ↑ 75'
-
19
Filippo Romagna ↑ 38'
- 72
-
28
Janis Antiste ↑ 46'
-
24
Luca Moro ↑ 76'
- 2
- 25
-
15
Edoardo Pieragnolo ↑ 57'
- 44
- 55
- 31
- 40
Coach
Fabio Grosso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin Lasagna | 2 |
| Kristian Thorstvedt | 1 |
| Cristian Volpato | 1 |
Head to Head
SSC Bari Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.23
SSC Bari xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
SSC Bari or US Sassuolo Calcio 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
SSC Bari or Draw
69%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
61%
SSC Bari or US Sassuolo Calcio
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — SSC Bari
| Handicap | SSC Bari covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SSC Bari keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

