Sassuolo vs Hellas Verona: match statistics
Sassuolo are displaying significantly better form than Hellas Verona, averaging 1.8 points per game in their last five matches compared to just 0.4 points for the visitors. The hosts have won three of their last five matches, while Verona have not secured a single victory in that period. Hellas Verona sit bottom of the table with a disastrous away record – just an 8% win rate on the road and a goal difference of -16. Verona fail to score in 54% of their away matches, averaging only 0.62 goals per game, which, given Sassuolo's defensive setup, gives the hosts a realistic chance of a clean sheet. Although Sassuolo have struggled at home (50% loss rate), the confrontation with the league's weakest team presents an excellent opportunity to secure a win. xG statistics also favor the hosts, who, with the support of their home fans, should be able to exploit the visitors' defensive vulnerability.
Sassuolo vs Hellas Verona: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sassuolo played Hellas Verona in Serie A (Italy). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Sassuolo: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Hellas Verona: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sassuolo scores 1.16 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Hellas Verona scores 0.76 and concedes 1.72. League average: 2.44 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sassuolo 48%, Hellas Verona 52%. Over 2.5: Sassuolo 52%, Hellas Verona 60%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Sassuolo has higher xG: 1.22 vs 1.21. Sassuolo: 11.0 shots per match, Hellas Verona: 10.8.
Match halves
Sassuolo: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.72. Hellas Verona: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.24.
Goals by minute
Sassuolo: 61-75 (8 goals). Hellas Verona: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.44 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Sassuolo are displaying significantly better form than Hellas Verona, averaging 1.8 points per game in their last five matches compared to just 0.4 points for the visitors. The hosts have won three of their last five matches, while Verona have not secured a single victory in that period. Hellas Verona sit bottom of the table with a disastrous away record – just an 8% win rate on the road and a goal difference of -16. Verona fail to score in 54% of their away matches, averaging only 0.62 goals per game, which, given Sassuolo's defensive setup, gives the hosts a realistic chance of a clean sheet. Although Sassuolo have struggled at home (50% loss rate), the confrontation with the league's weakest team presents an excellent opportunity to secure a win. xG statistics also favor the hosts, who, with the support of their home fans, should be able to exploit the visitors' defensive vulnerability.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | Hellas Verona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.19 |
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.
Sassuolo is 350% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Sassuolo · 0.4 pts / match - Hellas Verona
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.
Sassuolo is 53% better for: goals scored per match.
1.16 goals / match - Sassuolo · 0.76 goals / match - Hellas Verona
Sassuolo is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.4 goals / match - Sassuolo · 1.72 goals / match - Hellas Verona
Sassuolo scores in 64% of matches (16 of 25 matches), while Hellas Verona keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
Hellas Verona scores in 52% of matches (13 of 25 matches), while Sassuolo keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - Hellas Verona
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sassuolo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hellas Verona - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 8%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -5 |
* 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 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -14 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Sassuolo
Hellas Verona
* 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 | Hellas Verona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.56 | 2.44 | • 2.48 |
| Both teams scored | • 48% | 47% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 46% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 31% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 65% | ▲ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 77% | • 76% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sassuolo 1 - 0 - 0 Hellas Verona. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sassuolo vs Hellas Verona?
The Serie A match finished Sassuolo 3:0 Hellas Verona. 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 Hellas Verona?
Sassuolo score 1.16 goals per game on average and Hellas Verona 0.76. The Serie A average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Sassuolo's matches and 52% of Hellas Verona's.
What form are Sassuolo and Hellas Verona in?
Over the last 5 games Sassuolo have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Hellas Verona 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sassuolo vs Hellas Verona?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.