US Sassuolo Calcio vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
US Sassuolo Calcio vs SSC Napoli — Serie A at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.
- US Sassuolo Calcio 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- SSC Napoli 38 games · 76 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Chiffi
- Assistant 1 Giorgio Peretti
- Assistant 2 Davide Imperiale
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | SSC Napoli | H | 1–6 | L |
| 24 Feb | Empoli FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | Atalanta BC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Torino FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 2–4 | L |
| 28 Jan | AC Monza | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 6–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Cagliari Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Feb | FC Barcelona | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Genoa CFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Feb | AC Milan | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Feb | Hellas Verona FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| US Sassuolo Calcio | SSC Napoli | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #2 |
| 49 | Points | 76 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 14 / 7 / 17 | W / D / L | 23 / 7 / 8 |
| 46 | Scored | 58 |
| 50 | Conceded | 36 |
| -4 | GD | +22 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 37% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
US Sassuolo Calcio are 11th (49 pts). SSC Napoli are 2nd (76 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. SSC Napoli kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 17' Uros Racic adds to his 0 season tally! US Sassuolo Calcio lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 22' 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.
- 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alessio Dionisi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' Amir Rrahmani makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and SSC Napoli are in front.
- 31' GOAL! Victor Osimhen scores on 31. Assisted by Matteo Politano
- 36' It looks like no one’s ball. SSC Napoli is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 41' Victor Osimhen doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 46' US Sassuolo Calcio are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 47' Victor Osimhen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 47 minutes.
- 51' Khvicha Kvaratskhelia does the damage! The net is bulging and SSC Napoli surge ahead!
- 56' The US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes a substitution. Josh Doig departs to be replaced by Filippo Missori.
- 57' It is a substitution in US Sassuolo Calcio team. Uros Racic is replaced by Cristian Volpato on 57 minute.
- 62' Natan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amir Rrahmani on 62 minute.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Armand Lauriente, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore with 21 goals in the last 20 games.
- 72' US Sassuolo Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SSC Napoli backline.
- 75' Magnificent from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia! That is 59 goals in 355 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 76' Giovanni Simeone is ready to make an impact after coming on for Victor Osimhen at the 76 minute mark.
- 77' Marash Kumbulla is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ruan at the 77 minute mark.
- 80' Stanislav Lobotka makes way for Leander Dendoncker at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from SSC Napoli.
- 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 87' It is a substitution in US Sassuolo Calcio team. Andrea Pinamonti is replaced by Justin Kumi on 87 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. SSC Napoli take all three points.
Lineups
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 7
- 45
- 47
-
9
Andrea Pinamonti ↓ Justin Kumi 87'
-
6
Uros Racic ↓ Cristian Volpato 57'
-
43
Josh Doig ↓ Filippo Missori 56'
-
11
Nedim Bajrami ↓ Gregoire Defrel 77'
-
44
Ruan ↓ Marash Kumbulla 77'
- 42
- 3
- 13
Bench
- 14
- 28
-
19
Marash Kumbulla ↑ 77'
-
92
Gregoire Defrel ↑ 77'
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 15
-
23
Cristian Volpato ↑ 57'
-
2
Filippo Missori ↑ 56'
- 8
- 35
-
36
Justin Kumi ↑ 87'
Coach
Alessio Dionisi
SSC Napoli Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 99
- 68
- 6
- 1
- 21
- 22
-
8
Hamed Traore ↓ Piotr Zielinski 77'
-
13
Amir Rrahmani ↓ Natan 62'
- 9
- 55
- 77
Bench
- 30
-
32
Leander Dendoncker ↑ 80'
-
20
Piotr Zielinski ↑ 77'
- 95
-
18
Giovanni Simeone ↑ 76'
- 17
- 29
-
81
Giacomo Raspadori ↑ 62'
- 14
-
3
Natan ↑ 62'
- 5
Coach
Francesco Calzona
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Victor Osimhen | 10 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | 4 |
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | 4 |
| Maxime Lopez | 3 |
| Dries Mertens | 3 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Amir Rrahmani | 2 |
| Domenico Berardi | 2 |
Head to Head
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.64
SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + SSC Napoli to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
36%
Draw or SSC Napoli
84%
US Sassuolo Calcio or SSC Napoli
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–6 not predicted1 – 6Actual
0 – 2
9.2%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 3
7.9%
1 – 3
7.7%
1 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
6.7%
0 – 4
5.1%
1 – 4
5.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
2 – 3
3.9%
0 – 0
3.8%
2 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio
| Handicap | US Sassuolo Calcio covers | Push | SSC Napoli covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 7% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +1 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| +1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +2 | 50% | 20% | 30% |
| +2.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
Clean Sheet
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

