Sassuolo vs Atalanta: match statistics
Atalanta demonstrates a clear advantage in the key statistics of this match. The visitors hold a significantly better league position (7th place vs 9th place) and a positive goal difference away from home (+3) compared to Sassuolo's negative home goal difference (-4). Atalanta is characterized by a solid defense on the road, conceding an average of only 0.92 goals per match and keeping clean sheets in 42% of games, while Sassuolo concedes an average of 1.46 goals at home. Both teams are in excellent form with four wins in their last five matches, however, Atalanta has a better win percentage for the season (46% overall vs 38% for Sassuolo) and a significantly lower loss rate away from home (25% vs 46% for Sassuolo at home). Atalanta's higher average possession (53% vs 47%) and lower percentage of matches without a goal scored (17% vs 38%) further speak in favor of the visitors. Taking all these factors into account, Atalanta has a realistic chance of securing a victory, although their high draw percentage away from home (42%) means that a share of the points is also likely.
Sassuolo vs Atalanta: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sassuolo play Atalanta in Serie A (Italy). The match date is 1 March 2026 at 15:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Sassuolo: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Atalanta: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sassuolo scores 1.21 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Atalanta scores 1.34 and concedes 0.95. League average: 2.43 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sassuolo 53%, Atalanta 53%. Over 2.5: Sassuolo 55%, Atalanta 37%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Atalanta has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.20. Sassuolo: 10.7 shots per match, Atalanta: 14.8.
Match halves
Sassuolo: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.71. Atalanta: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Sassuolo: 46-60 (11 goals). Atalanta: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.43 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Atalanta demonstrates a clear advantage in the key statistics of this match. The visitors hold a significantly better league position (7th place vs 9th place) and a positive goal difference away from home (+3) compared to Sassuolo's negative home goal difference (-4). Atalanta is characterized by a solid defense on the road, conceding an average of only 0.92 goals per match and keeping clean sheets in 42% of games, while Sassuolo concedes an average of 1.46 goals at home. Both teams are in excellent form with four wins in their last five matches, however, Atalanta has a better win percentage for the season (46% overall vs 38% for Sassuolo) and a significantly lower loss rate away from home (25% vs 46% for Sassuolo at home). Atalanta's higher average possession (53% vs 47%) and lower percentage of matches without a goal scored (17% vs 38%) further speak in favor of the visitors. Taking all these factors into account, Atalanta has a realistic chance of securing a victory, although their high draw percentage away from home (42%) means that a share of the points is also likely.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sassuolo | Atalanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.29 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Atalanta is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Sassuolo · 1 pts / match - Atalanta
Goals— how 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.
Atalanta is 11% better for: goals scored per match.
1.21 goals / match - Sassuolo · 1.34 goals / match - Atalanta
Atalanta is 39% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.32 goals / match - Sassuolo · 0.95 goals / match - Atalanta
Sassuolo scores in 68% of matches (26 of 38 matches), while Atalanta keeps a clean sheet in 34% (13 of 38 matches).
Atalanta scores in 79% of matches (30 of 38 matches), while Sassuolo keeps a clean sheet in 21% (8 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Sassuolo
Over / Under — Atalanta
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Atalanta is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.08 pts / match - Sassuolo · 1.47 pts / match - Atalanta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sassuolo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Atalanta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Sassuolo | Liga | Atalanta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.53 | 2.43 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 45% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 46% | ▼ 37% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 32% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 66% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sassuolo 1 - 0 - 0 Atalanta. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sassuolo vs Atalanta?
The Serie A match finished Sassuolo 2:1 Atalanta. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sassuolo vs Atalanta?
Sassuolo score 1.21 goals per game on average and Atalanta 1.34. The Serie A average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Sassuolo's matches and 53% of Atalanta's.
What form are Sassuolo and Atalanta in?
Over the last 5 games Sassuolo have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Atalanta 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sassuolo vs Atalanta?
The statistical background for Sassuolo vs Atalanta — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.