US Sassuolo Calcio vs Cosenza Calcio, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
US Sassuolo Calcio vs Cosenza Calcio — Serie B at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.
- US Sassuolo Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cosenza Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Santoro
- Assistant 1 Gamal Mokhtar
- Assistant 2 Andrea Bianchini (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Sudtirol | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Modena FC 2018 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Padova Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | Benevento Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | Hellas Verona FC | 5 | 7 |
| 9 | AC Cesena | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | AC Pisa 1909 | 5 | 7 |
| 12 | SS Arezzo | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Empoli FC | 5 | 6 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 5 | 5 |
| 16 | US Cremonese | 5 | 5 |
| 17 | UC Sampdoria | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | SS Juve Stabia | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | US Catanzaro | 5 | 3 |
| 20 | Carrarese Calcio | 5 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Cosenza Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | Palermo FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Dec | Frosinone Calcio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | UC Sampdoria | H | 5–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | AC Reggiana | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | US Catanzaro | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Carrarese Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | AC Cesena | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Frosinone Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for US Sassuolo Calcio to score. At the same time, Cosenza Calcio does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Christos Kourfalidis, a Greece , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Cosenza Calcio have won 84 goals from 76 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' 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 Luca Strizzolo suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cas Odenthal made 181 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Josh Doig, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' US Sassuolo Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cosenza Calcio backline.
- 40' Cosenza Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' Cosenza Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' Charlys is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for US Sassuolo Calcio so far.
- 57' Fresh legs for US Sassuolo Calcio! Edoardo Pieragnolo comes on to replace Josh Doig.
- 58' US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luca Moro is hanging Flavio Russo on the field on 58 minute.
- 60' Brilliant from the defender! Michael Venturi makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 60.
- 63' Riccardo Ciervo makes way for Manuel Ricciardi at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cosenza Calcio.
- 68' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Massimo Zilli on 68 minutes.
- 72' Fresh legs for US Sassuolo Calcio! Luca Lipani comes on to replace Andrea Ghion.
- 77' Jeremy Toljan is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 78' A tactical swap from Cosenza Calcio — Andrea Rizzo Pinna on, Aldo Florenzi off on 78 minutes.
- 83' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 85' Poor challenge from Charlys. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 86' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Luca Moro makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 88' Another change for Cosenza Calcio made on 88 minute. Baldovino Cimino leaves to be changed by Tommaso D'Orazio.
- 90' Against the run of play, Luca Lipani has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' Michael Venturi is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' A tactical swap from US Sassuolo Calcio — Janis Antiste on, Armand Lauriente off on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. US Sassuolo Calcio and Cosenza Calcio share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 45
- 23
- 10
-
8
Andrea Ghion ↓ Luca Lipani 72'
-
3
Josh Doig ↓ Edoardo Pieragnolo 57'
- 26
- 42
- 11
- 80
- 31
-
91
Flavio Russo ↓ Luca Moro 58'
Bench
- 14
- 12
- 77
-
28
Janis Antiste ↑ 90'
- 20
-
24
Luca Moro ↑ 58'
- 17
- 25
-
15
Edoardo Pieragnolo ↑ 57'
-
35
Luca Lipani ↑ 72'
- 44
-
40
Edoardo Iannoni ↑ 90'
Coach
Fabio Grosso
Cosenza Calcio Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 28
- 29
- 23
-
32
Luca Strizzolo ↓ Massimo Zilli 63'
- 1
- 15
- 19
- 39
-
6
Charlys ↓ Jose Mauri 88'
- 2
- 34
Bench
-
24
Jose Mauri ↑ 88'
- 22
-
11
Tommaso D'Orazio ↑ 88'
- 55
-
20
Andrea Rizzo Pinna ↑ 78'
- 31
-
21
Massimo Zilli ↑ 63'
- 4
- 10
- 12
-
16
Manuel Ricciardi ↑ 63'
Coach
Massimiliano Alvini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Venturi | 1 |
| Armand Lauriente | 1 |
| Luca Moro | 1 |
| Luca Lipani | 1 |
Head to Head
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Cosenza Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Cosenza Calcio xG
I would bet for:
US Sassuolo Calcio to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Sassuolo Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
82%
Draw or Cosenza Calcio
43%
US Sassuolo Calcio or Cosenza Calcio
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
10.1%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio
| Handicap | US Sassuolo Calcio covers | Push | Cosenza Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 24% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Cosenza Calcio keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.