Italy - Serie AData current as of September 06, 2026

Roma vs Sassuolo: match statistics

Roma crest
Roma
2 : 0half-time 0:0
Sassuolo crest
Sassuolo
165%(1.56)
X20%(3.73)
215%(6.30)

Roma demonstrates a decisive advantage in home fixtures, recording 67% wins and only 33% losses, accompanied by an impressive goal difference of +6. The hosts command a significant lead in possession (58% vs 44%) and superior offensive efficiency, with an xG of 1.64 compared to Sassuolo's 1.12 on the road. Sassuolo is in poor form, averaging just 0.6 points per match in their last five outings without a single victory. Furthermore, Roma boasts a 44% clean sheet rate at home, whereas Sassuolo concedes an average of 1.22 goals away. The disparity in quality, form, and home/away metrics weighs heavily in Roma's favor.

Roma vs Sassuolo: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Roma played against Sassuolo in Serie A (Italy). The game was played on January 10, 2026. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Roma has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Sassuolo has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Roma scores 1.16 goals per game and allows 0.63. Sassuolo scores 1.21 and allows 1.32. Games in this league average 2.35 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 26% of Roma's games and 53% of Sassuolo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 26% and 53%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Roma has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.19 per game. Roma takes 13.1 shots per game, while Sassuolo takes 10.4.

First-half and second-half trends

Roma leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Sassuolo leads at halftime in 16% and scores 0.79 after halftime.

When the teams score

Roma's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). For Sassuolo, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Serie A games average 2.35 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Roma demonstrates a decisive advantage in home fixtures, recording 67% wins and only 33% losses, accompanied by an impressive goal difference of +6. The hosts command a significant lead in possession (58% vs 44%) and superior offensive efficiency, with an xG of 1.64 compared to Sassuolo's 1.12 on the road. Sassuolo is in poor form, averaging just 0.6 points per match in their last five outings without a single victory. Furthermore, Roma boasts a 44% clean sheet rate at home, whereas Sassuolo concedes an average of 1.22 goals away. The disparity in quality, form, and home/away metrics weighs heavily in Roma's favor.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
2 : 0
Second half

Game stats

64Possession (%)36
RomaSassuolo
26Shots5
RomaSassuolo
6Shots on target3
RomaSassuolo
2.68xG0.71
RomaSassuolo
5Corners2
RomaSassuolo
86Dangerous attacks23
RomaSassuolo
15Fouls16
RomaSassuolo
2Cards2
RomaSassuolo

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.16Goals scored / game1.21
RomaSassuolo
0.63Goals allowed / game1.32
RomaSassuolo
57%Average possession46%
RomaSassuolo
4.79Shots on target / game3.68
RomaSassuolo

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.05Shots per game10.37
RomaSassuolo
4.79Shots on target3.68
RomaSassuolo
8.9%Shot conversion11.7%
RomaSassuolo
57%Possession46%
RomaSassuolo
1.54xG for1.19
RomaSassuolo
1.2xG against1.56
RomaSassuolo

Shooting quality

Roma: BalancedSassuolo: Balanced
RomaSassuolo
Accuracy (shots on target)37%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.240.33

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Roma is 200% better for: last-5 form.

1.8 pts / game - Roma · 0.6 pts / game - Sassuolo

Roma
WLWLW
Season result split
63% W0% R37% P
Season (W-D-L)
12-0-7
1.89 pts / game · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-0-3
Last 5 at home
4-0-1
WWLWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.53Opponent xG: 1.22BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Sassuolo
DLDDL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
32% W26% R42% P
Season (W-D-L)
6-5-8
1.21 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-3-2
0.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-3-3
Last 5 away
2-2-1
WWLDD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.00Opponent xG: 1.72BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Roma is 110% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.63 goals / game - Roma · 1.32 goals / game - Sassuolo

Roma scoring profile: very strong

Roma scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Sassuolo keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).

Sassuolo scoring profile: strong

Sassuolo scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Roma keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 meczów).

22Goals scored (season)23
RomaSassuolo
12Goals conceded (season)25
RomaSassuolo
1.79Average goals per game2.53
RomaSassuolo
7Goals scored (last 5)4
RomaSassuolo
4Goals conceded (last 5)8
RomaSassuolo

How often they score at least...

68%1 goal68%
RomaSassuolo
37%2 goals37%
RomaSassuolo
11%3 goals16%
RomaSassuolo
0%4 goals0%
RomaSassuolo

How often they concede at least...

58%1 goal79%
RomaSassuolo
5%2 goals42%
RomaSassuolo
0%3 goals11%
RomaSassuolo
0%4 goals0%
RomaSassuolo

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

5%BTTS at half-time21%
RomaSassuolo
0%BTTS in both halves11%
RomaSassuolo
21%Scored in both halves26%
RomaSassuolo

BTTS and goal count

26%Min. 3 goals and BTTS42%
RomaSassuolo
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS11%
RomaSassuolo
40%BTTS - last 560%
RomaSassuolo

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

68%Min. 1 goal before half-time68%
RomaSassuolo
11%Min. 2 goals before half-time32%
RomaSassuolo
11%Min. 3 goals before half-time5%
RomaSassuolo

2nd half

63%Min. 1 goal after half-time84%
RomaSassuolo
16%Min. 2 goals after half-time53%
RomaSassuolo
11%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
RomaSassuolo

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Roma is 66% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.58 pts / game - Roma · 0.95 pts / game - Sassuolo

Roma - half-time state
42% leading32% draw26% trailing
Sassuolo - half-time state
16% leading47% draw37% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.58Points per game (1st half)0.95
RomaSassuolo
0.58Goals scored (1st half)0.42
RomaSassuolo
0.32Goals conceded (1st half)0.63
RomaSassuolo
0.89Average goals (1st half)1.05
RomaSassuolo
68%Clean sheet before half-time42%
RomaSassuolo
58%No goal before half-time68%
RomaSassuolo

After half-time (2nd half)

1.68Points per game (2nd half)1.42
RomaSassuolo
0.58Goals scored (2nd half)0.79
RomaSassuolo
0.32Goals conceded (2nd half)0.68
RomaSassuolo
0.89Average goals (2nd half)1.47
RomaSassuolo
68%Clean sheet after half-time37%
RomaSassuolo
53%No goal after half-time37%
RomaSassuolo

Roma - second-half results

42% W42% R16% P
30
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
32
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.58
PPG before half-time
Lead holding150%

Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Sassuolo - second-half results

32% W47% R21% P
18
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
27
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.95
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Roma - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.60
Goals scored / game0.80.6
Goals allowed / game0.40.4
Average goals per game1.21.0
1 goal80%80%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+2+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Sassuolo - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.800.60
Goals scored / game0.40.4
Goals allowed / game0.61.0
Average goals per game1.01.4
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference-1-3
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Roma
ScoredConceded
3
3
0-15
5
0
16-30
3
3
31-45
3
1
46-60
6
1
61-75
2
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Sassuolo
ScoredConceded
6
4
0-15
1
5
16-30
1
3
31-45
3
5
46-60
8
4
61-75
4
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.16
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 0.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
92%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
40%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-54%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
46%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
10%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 10 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Roma

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.34
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.19
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.38
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.57
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
96%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
55%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.09
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
9% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
9%

Sassuolo

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.37
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.26
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.02
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.24
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
106%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
109%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.61
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 26% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).

Teams vs league

RomaLigaSassuolo
Average goals per game 1.792.35 2.53
Both teams scored 26%47% 53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 26%44% 53%
Clean sheets 42%31% 21%
Goal before half-time 68%64% 68%
Goal after half-time 63%76% 84%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.35
Average goals per game
47%
Both teams scored
44%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.21
Home goals / game
1.14
Away goals / game
+6%
Home attack advantage
+6%
Home defensive advantage
+3%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
64%
1 goal
28%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
40%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. RomaYellow cardKouadio Kone
  2. RomaYellow cardMario Hermoso Canseco
  3. SassuoloYellow cardArijanet Muric
  4. SassuoloSubstitutionOn: Aster VranckxOff: Luca Lipani
  5. SassuoloSubstitutionOn: Walid CheddiraOff: Alieu Fadera
  6. SassuoloYellow cardNemanja Matić
  7. RomaSubstitutionOn: Devyne RenschOff: Mehmet Zeki Çelik

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Matteo MarcenaroMatches officiated: 12
4.25Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 283%Home wins17%Draws0%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Roma's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sassuolo. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

US Sassuolo Calcio
0 : 1
AS Roma

FAQ

What was the result of Roma vs Sassuolo?

The Serie A match finished Roma 2:0 Sassuolo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Roma vs Sassuolo?

Roma score 1.16 goals per game on average and Sassuolo 1.21. The Serie A average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 26% of Roma's matches and 53% of Sassuolo's.

What form are Roma and Sassuolo in?

Over the last 5 games Roma have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Sassuolo 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Roma vs Sassuolo?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Roma vs Sassuolo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.