Series A
4:30 p.mApril 17, 2026
Regular season – 33
MAPEI Stadium – Tricolor City
Referee: Francesco Fourneau, Italy
Sassuolo
How
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1.26
Expected Goals (xG)
0.59
-1.00
Prevented goals
-1.00
Passing by
173 (74%)
Accurate passes
479 (92%)
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Substitutes
24
F
Luca Moro
40
m
Aster Vranckx
44
m
Edoardo Iannoni
33
m
Christian Frangella
66
d
Pedro Felipe
23
d
Ulysses Garcia
16
G
Gioele Zacchi
12
G
Giacomo Satalino
49
G
Arijanet Murić
m
Luca Lipani
77′ Replaced by N. MaticF
Andrea Pinamonti
76′ Replaced by M. NzolaF
Alieu Fadera
64′ Replaced by C. Volpato
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Sassuolo secured a vital 2-1 victory over Como at the MAPEI Stadium, with a clinical first-half surge to overcome their opponents’ dominance of possession.
Sassuolo went into this April clash sitting 11th in the Serie A standings, looking to stabilize their form after a rocky stretch. Meanwhile, Como have arrived in 5th place, enjoying a good season and hoping to strengthen their grip on a European qualifying spot.
The first forty minutes saw Como controlling the ball but failing to create clear openings. Sassuolo remained disciplined, patiently waiting for an opportunity to strike on the counter-attack.
The game suddenly ignited in the 42nd minute. Cristian Volpato broke the scoreboard with a precise shot past the goalkeeper to give the home team the lead. The home crowd had barely finished celebrating before the score was doubled.
Just two minutes later, in the 44th minute, M’Bala Nzola seized the momentum. He slotted the ball home to give Sassuolo a stunning 2-0 lead before the break.
Como responded immediately in stoppage time in the first half. Nico Paz pulled one back in the 45+2 minute, ensuring the visitors stayed firmly in the game heading into the dressing rooms.
The second half forced Sassuolo to withstand intense pressure. Como pushed forward relentlessly, looking for the equalizer that would salvage a point from a frustrating afternoon.
The tactical battle intensified as both managers used substitutions to shift the momentum. Sassuolo tightened their defensive lines, conceding possession but successfully protecting their narrow lead.
Although Como controlled 70 percent of the ball, they were unable to break down the home defense. The Sassuolo goalkeeper made crucial saves to deny the visitors, keeping the scoreline intact until the final whistle.
The statistics highlighted a clash of styles. While Como finished with an expected goals (xG) figure of 0.59 compared to Sassuolo’s 1.26, the visitors struggled to convert their strong possession into meaningful chances.
Both teams finished the game with 12 shots in total, but Sassuolo’s efficiency proved the difference. The home team managed four shots on goal, while Como could only test the goalkeeper three times.
This result leaves Sassuolo with 42 points, giving a much-needed boost to their mid-table position. Como remain in 5th place, although this defeat slows their momentum in the race for the top four.
