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Genoa v Sassuolo result

Full-time · Genoa 2–1 Sassuolo

Serie A · · Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris

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Team pages: Genoa · Sassuolo · Head-to-head

The model’s pre-match pick

Genoa 2–1 Sassuolo — Genoa won this Serie A match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Draw.

Free pick
Home or Draw
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Draw in the last 90 days, 76.5% of 1731 landed (95% range 74.5–78.5%); it had given them 75.2% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →
How often calls like this land: when the model rated home or draw (double chance) between 62% and 80% in 21 top-flight leagues over the last 365 days — every such forecast, not only the free picks — it landed 1,081 of 1,439 times (75.1%), against an average rating of 70.4%. How we measure →
Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said little between the sides: Genoa 1.39, Sassuolo 1.40 in expected goals (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Genoa beat Sassuolo 2–1 at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris in Serie A on Sunday 12 April. Genoa are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Sassuolo.

The goals

Genoa led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Genoa: Ruslan Malinovskyi (18’, assisted by Tommaso Baldanzi) and C. Ekuban (84’, assisted by Junior Messias); Sassuolo: I. Koné (57’). Mikael Ellertsson (45+2’) and Domenico Berardi (45+2’) were sent off.

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s five key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with C. Ekuban’s goal on 84 minutes.

Discipline

A. Rapuano showed five yellow cards and two reds — against 4.0 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Genoa: Ruslan Malinovskyi (5’) and Morten Frendrup (20’); Sassuolo: Josh Doig (32’), S. Walukiewicz (40’) and Tarik Muharemović (90+1’).

What it changes

Genoa move up from 14th to 13th (32 league matches played). Genoa have scored 41 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Genoa have conceded 51 goals, the sixth-most of the 20 clubs.

Sassuolo move down from 10th to 11th (32 league matches played). Sassuolo have scored 46 goals, the ninth-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Sassuolo have conceded 50 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, I. Koné (Sassuolo) 7.5, Tommaso Baldanzi (Genoa) 6.7 and C. Ekuban (Genoa) 4.7 led the match.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Genoa or the draw, a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 76.5% of the time in the last 90 days (1325 of 1731).

Next up

Genoa next host AC Milan on 8 November 2026.

Sassuolo next host Genoa on 22 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Genoa: Genoa v AC Milan, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Sassuolo: Sassuolo v Genoa, Sunday 22 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Genoa 2–1 Sassuolo · Serie A
  • Venue: Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris · Genova
  • Referee: A. Rapuano
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Genoa 3 · draws 2 · Sassuolo 1 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Genoa 2W 0D 3L · Sassuolo 2W 1D 2L

Genoa 2–1 Sassuolo (Serie A): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.5 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.38 / 4.88
Corners
against 4.75 / 5.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.63 / 3
Shots on target
against 4.13 / 5 · 0 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
0.88 / 2.25
Cards
against 3.13 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4 yellows
Referee · A. Rapuano
23.4 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 5 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 6 April 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 6 April 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameGenoa for / againstLineSassuolo for / against
Goals scored
1.13 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
4.38 for · 4.75 against n 8
9.5standard
4.88 for · 5.38 against n 8
Shots
13.13 for · 11.5 against n 8
19.5standard
8 for · 15.88 against n 8
Shots on target
3.63 for · 4.13 against n 8
8.5standard
3 for · 5 against n 8
Fouls committed
9.75 for · 13.88 against n 8
21.5standard
10 for · 10.88 against n 8
Cards shown
0.88 for · 3.13 against n 8
3.5standard
2.25 for · 1.63 against n 8

Referee: A. Rapuano — 4 yellow cards a game, 0.6 red cards, 23.4 fouls over 5 matches.

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Genoa

Genoa Goalkeeper

Genoa — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
N. Leali21901894 min592.8 /90261.2 /9000 /90
J. Bijlow1090900 min262.6 /90151.5 /9000 /90
D. Sommariva288175 min84.1 /9042.1 /9000 /90
Genoa — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Genoa before kick-off, to 6 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
N. Leali n 890
3.87/5
J. Bijlow n 890
2.86/3

Genoa Defensive

Genoa — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Vásquez34893041 min581.7 /90421.2 /90260.8 /901845.4 /90260.8 /9020.1 /90
A. Marcandalli27812187 min230.9 /90220.9 /9090.4 /90773.2 /90200.8 /9040.2 /90
L. Østigård26842194 min311.3 /90230.9 /90230.9 /901315.4 /90311.3 /9060.2 /90
S. Otoa976685 min81.1 /90101.3 /90111.4 /90395.1 /9040.5 /9010.1 /90
S. Sabelli966595 min152.3 /9030.5 /9060.9 /90314.7 /9020.3 /9000 /90
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Genoa — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Genoa before kick-off, to 6 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Vásquez n 889.3
0.54/0
1.46/3
J. Idzes
M. Frendrup n 888.3
0.85/1
1.35/5
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L. Colombo n 863.8
1.85/3
1.97/2
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R. Malinovskyi n 868.4
1.55/3
0.32/0
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M. Ellertsson n 888.6
16/2
1.45/4
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Genoa — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Genoa before kick-off, to 6 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Vásquez n 889.3
26/4
M. Frendrup n 888.3
3.28/8
L. Colombo n 863.8
0.94/1
R. Malinovskyi n 868.4
1.55/3
M. Ellertsson n 888.6
2.28/5
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Genoa Attacking

Genoa — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
L. Colombo31652016 min60.3 /9020.1 /90431.9 /90210.9 /90200.9 /90160.7 /90
Vítinha27671801 min50.2 /9010 /90321.6 /90160.8 /90150.7 /90281.4 /90
C. Ekuban2336830 min30.3 /9010.1 /90202.2 /9080.9 /90111.2 /9060.7 /90
J. Ekhator2132682 min30.4 /9000 /90111.5 /9040.5 /9040.5 /9060.8 /90
Junior Messias1640636 min30.4 /9000 /90142 /9081.1 /9050.7 /90172.4 /90
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Genoa — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Genoa before kick-off, to 6 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Vásquez n 889.3
0.43/0
00/0
M. Frendrup n 888.3
00/0
00/0
L. Colombo n 863.8
1.96/3
0.53/0
R. Malinovskyi n 868.4
1.64/2
0.52/1
M. Ellertsson n 888.6
1.36/2
0.11/0
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Genoa — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Genoa before kick-off, to 6 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Vásquez n 889.3
00/0
00/0
M. Frendrup n 888.3
00/0
00/0
L. Colombo n 863.8
0.21/0
00/0
R. Malinovskyi n 868.4
0.21/0
00/0
M. Ellertsson n 888.6
00/0
00/0
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Sassuolo

Sassuolo Goalkeeper

Sassuolo — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
A. Murić30902700 min1123.7 /90391.3 /9010 /90
S. Turati390270 min72.3 /9051.7 /9000 /90
Sassuolo — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sassuolo before kick-off, to 6 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
A. Murić n 890
3.47/4

Sassuolo Defensive

Sassuolo — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
S. Walukiewicz31822538 min441.6 /90220.8 /9090.3 /90993.5 /90331.2 /9060.2 /90
J. Idzes30902699 min260.9 /90391.3 /90180.6 /90903 /90311 /9020.1 /90
T. Muharemović27882385 min441.7 /90391.5 /90250.9 /901264.8 /90210.8 /9050.2 /90
Josh Doig26711842 min331.6 /90221.1 /90140.7 /90894.3 /90160.8 /9040.2 /90
W. Coulibaly1160662 min121.6 /9060.8 /9040.5 /90304.1 /90111.5 /9020.3 /90
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Sassuolo — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sassuolo before kick-off, to 6 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
S. Walukiewicz n 881.3
1.24/2
0.32/0
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A. Laurienté n 869.3
0.85/0
1.36/2
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A. Murić n 890
00/0
00/0
—
J. Idzes n 890
17/1
0.11/0
J. Vásquez
A. Pinamonti n 865.5
0.74/0
1.25/2
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Sassuolo — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sassuolo before kick-off, to 6 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Walukiewicz n 881.3
1.56/4
A. Laurienté n 869.3
0.84/1
J. Idzes n 890
0.63/2
A. Pinamonti n 865.5
00/0
I. Koné n 882.4
15/2
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Sassuolo Attacking

Sassuolo — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
A. Laurienté31672077 min50.2 /9070.3 /90401.7 /90210.9 /90401.7 /90241 /90
A. Pinamonti30752235 min80.3 /9030.1 /90481.9 /90271.1 /90170.7 /9040.2 /90
A. Fadera24431029 min20.2 /9010.1 /90100.9 /9050.4 /9080.7 /90100.9 /90
D. Berardi22801765 min70.4 /9050.3 /90291.5 /90160.8 /90341.7 /9090.5 /90
L. Moro728195 min00 /9000 /9083.7 /9020.9 /9010.5 /9010.5 /90
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Sassuolo — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sassuolo before kick-off, to 6 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Walukiewicz n 881.3
0.11/0
00/0
A. Laurienté n 869.3
1.14/2
0.63/1
A. Murić n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Idzes n 890
0.11/0
00/0
A. Pinamonti n 865.5
1.98/3
1.27/0
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Sassuolo — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sassuolo before kick-off, to 6 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Walukiewicz n 881.3
00/0
00/0
A. Laurienté n 869.3
0.32/0
0.62/2
A. Murić n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Idzes n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Pinamonti n 865.5
0.74/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
GenoaSassuolo
52%Possession48%
1.18Expected goals (xG)1.24
14Shots15
7Shots on target6
4Shots off target7
3Blocked shots2
6Shots inside the box9
5Corners3
1Offsides1
9Fouls14
2Yellow cards3
1Red cards1
5Saves5
440Passes411
86%Pass accuracy85%

Genoa Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Bijlow9000000007
A. Marcandalli9000000006.6
L. Østigård9000000006.9
J. Vásquez9000000206.5
M. Frendrup90000012Y6.7
S. Sabelli8700104207.5
Vítinha7500211206.6
R. Malinovskyi55102220Y7.6
T. Baldanzi5501313407.2
L. Colombo5500110006.9
M. Ellertsson47000000R5.6
Aarón Martín sub3500000106.2
C. Ekuban sub3510220007.2
P. Masini sub3500000106.2
Junior Messias sub1501001107.3
S. Otoa sub30000000–

Sassuolo Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Murić9000000007.3
J. Idzes9000001006.7
T. Muharemović90001100Y6.2
K. Thorstvedt9000110206.2
A. Laurienté9000404106
I. Koné8710212207.5
Josh Doig81001031Y6.3
A. Pinamonti8100100006.2
S. Walukiewicz67000002Y6.2
N. Matić6700000006.3
D. Berardi47003310R5.9
C. Volpato sub2300000306.9
W. Coulibaly sub2300000206.6
E. Iannoni sub900000006.2
L. Lipani sub900001006.6
L. Moro sub30000000–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Genoa v Sassuolo — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
GenoaLWWLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 0.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
SassuoloWLLDW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Genoa 3 · 2 draws · Sassuolo 1 · 3 goals/game
  • 2025-11-03 Sassuolo 1–2 Genoa
  • 2024-05-12 Genoa 2–1 Sassuolo
  • 2023-12-22 Sassuolo 1–2 Genoa
  • 2022-01-06 Sassuolo 1–1 Genoa
  • 2021-10-17 Genoa 2–2 Sassuolo
  • 2021-05-09 Genoa 1–2 Sassuolo
League standing · 2025/26
Genoa#16 pos41 pts38 pl-10 GD
Sassuolo#11 pos49 pts38 pl-4 GD
Goals per game
Genoa scored1.08
Sassuolo scored1.21
Genoa conceded1.34
Sassuolo conceded1.32

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Genoa 1.39 xG from 14 shots, Sassuolo 1.40 from 15. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Vitinha 42' · 0.08 xGKristian Thorstvedt 28' · 0.08 xGTommaso Baldanzi 46' · 0.08 xGArmand Lauriente 27' · 0.08 xGDomenico Berardi 14' · 0.07 xGTommaso Baldanzi 24' · 0.07 xGLorenzo Colombo 4' · 0.07 xGRuslan Malinovskiy 26' · 0.07 xGLorenzo Colombo 29' · 0.07 xGVitinha 14' · 0.06 xGVitinha 15' · 0.06 xGArmand Lauriente 89' · 0.06 xGAndrea Pinamonti 8' · 0.06 xGAndrea Pinamonti 69' · 0.05 xGDomenico Berardi 27' · 0.05 xGArmand Lauriente 11' · 0.05 xGRuslan Malinovskiy 40' · 0.05 xGCaleb Ekuban 75' · 0.05 xGDomenico Berardi 11' · 0.04 xGArmand Lauriente 20' · 0.04 xGTarik Muharemovic 56' · 0.04 xGIsmaël Koné 32' · 0.03 xGTommaso Baldanzi 30' · 0.02 xGStefano Sabelli 38' · 0.02 xGJosh Doig 5' · 0.02 xGArmand Lauriente 73' · 0.01 xGIsmaël Koné 56' · 0.72 xG · goalCaleb Ekuban 83' · 0.68 xG · goalRuslan Malinovskiy 17' · 0.02 xG · goal
Genoa (attacking right)Sassuolo (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Genoa1421.39
Sassuolo1511.40

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, xG was level: Genoa 0.59, Sassuolo 0.51. At full time, xG was level: Genoa 1.39, Sassuolo 1.40. The widest gap was 0.67 xG to Sassuolo, in the 73rd minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
1.40.700′15′30′45′60′75′90′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Genoa 17 minGoal - Sassuolo 56 minGoal - Genoa 83 min
Genoa 1.39 xGSassuolo 1.40 xGdots = goals · 29 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Genoa v Sassuolo?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Genoa v Sassuolo was Home or Draw.
What is the head-to-head record between Genoa and Sassuolo?
In their last 6 meetings, Genoa won 3, Sassuolo won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Genoa and Sassuolo?
Recent form — Genoa 2W 0D 3L; Sassuolo 2W 1D 2L.

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