Sassuolo vs Bologna: match statistics
Bologna is in visibly better form over their last five matches (2.0 PPG) compared to Sassuolo (1.8 PPG), which translates into a three-game winning streak. Playing on the road clearly favors Bologna - the team achieves a 43% away win rate with an average of 1.64 goals per game, while Sassuolo wins only 43% at home with a weaker average of 1.21 goals. Bologna dictates the play much better, maintaining an average of 55% ball possession away compared to Sassuolo's mere 45% at home. A key factor is also the visitors' positive away goal difference (+5) contrasting with the hosts' negative home goal difference (-3). Bologna's chance conversion rate (15%) surpasses Sassuolo's (12%), and a lower percentage of games without scoring (14% vs 36%) confirms the greater offensive efficiency of the visiting team.
Sassuolo vs Bologna: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sassuolo played against Bologna in Serie A (Italy). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Sassuolo has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Bologna has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Sassuolo scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.36. Bologna scores 1.32 and allows 1.21. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Sassuolo's games and 50% of Bologna's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 50%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bologna has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.20 per game. Sassuolo takes 10.6 shots per game, while Bologna takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sassuolo leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Bologna leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sassuolo's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For Bologna, it is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Bologna is in visibly better form over their last five matches (2.0 PPG) compared to Sassuolo (1.8 PPG), which translates into a three-game winning streak. Playing on the road clearly favors Bologna - the team achieves a 43% away win rate with an average of 1.64 goals per game, while Sassuolo wins only 43% at home with a weaker average of 1.21 goals. Bologna dictates the play much better, maintaining an average of 55% ball possession away compared to Sassuolo's mere 45% at home. A key factor is also the visitors' positive away goal difference (+5) contrasting with the hosts' negative home goal difference (-3). Bologna's chance conversion rate (15%) surpasses Sassuolo's (12%), and a lower percentage of games without scoring (14% vs 36%) confirms the greater offensive efficiency of the visiting team.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sassuolo | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.34 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
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.
Bologna is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Sassuolo · 1.32 goals / game - Bologna
Bologna is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - Sassuolo · 1.21 goals / game - Bologna
Sassuolo scores in 68% of games (19 of 28 meczów), while Bologna keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 meczów).
Bologna scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 meczów), while Sassuolo keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sassuolo
Over / Under - Bologna
1st half
2nd half
Game 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sassuolo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bologna - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sassuolo
Bologna
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Sassuolo | Liga | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.61 | 2.44 | ▲ 2.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 31% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 65% | ▼ 46% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | ▲ 93% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sassuolo's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Bologna. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sassuolo vs Bologna?
The Serie A match finished Sassuolo 0:1 Bologna. 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 Bologna?
Sassuolo score 1.25 goals per game on average and Bologna 1.32. The Serie A average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Sassuolo's matches and 50% of Bologna's.
What form are Sassuolo and Bologna in?
Over the last 5 games Sassuolo have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Bologna 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sassuolo vs Bologna?
The statistical background for Sassuolo vs Bologna — 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.