Match report

Bologna and Sassuolo Draw 1-1 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

Bologna
Bologna
1–1
FT
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Dec 28, 2025

Bologna secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Sassuolo in their latest Serie A encounter, with G. Fabbian scoring the opener for Bologna and Tarik Muharemović equalizing for Sassuolo shortly after halftime. Both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • G. Fabbian scored for Bologna at 47' (assist: N. Zortea)
  • • Tarik Muharemović equalized for Sassuolo at 63' (assist: A. Lauriente)
  • • Federico Ravaglia and Tarik Muharemović both received yellow cards
  • • Sassuolo made four substitutions, Bologna made five

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 20 N. Zortea (D)
  • 41 M. Vitik (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumi (D)
  • 33 J. Miranda (D)
  • 6 N. Moro (M)
  • 4 T. Pobega (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 80 G. Fabbian (M)
  • 11 J. Rowe (M)
  • 24 T. Dallinga (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Pessina
  • 82 M. Franceschelli
  • 2 E. Holm
  • 8 R. Freuler
  • 15 B. Tomasevic
  • 9 S. Castro
  • 16 N. Casale
  • 17 C. Immobile
  • 19 L. Ferguson
  • 21 J. Odgaard
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis
  • 29 L. De Silvestri
  • 30 B. Dominguez
  • 77 I. Sulemana

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 49 A. Muric (G)
  • 6 S. Walukiewicz (D)
  • 21 J. Idzes (D)
  • 80 T. Muharemovic (D)
  • 5 F. Cande (D)
  • 42 K. Thorstvedt (M)
  • 18 N. Matic (M)
  • 90 I. Kone (M)
  • 7 C. Volpato (F)
  • 99 A. Pinamonti (F)
  • 45 A. Lauriente (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 G. Satalino
  • 13 S. Turati
  • 16 G. Zacchi
  • 3 J. Doig
  • 9 W. Cheddira
  • 14 L. Skjellerup
  • 20 A. Fadera
  • 24 L. Moro
  • 26 C. Odenthal
  • 35 L. Lipani
  • 40 A. Vranckx
  • 44 E. Iannoni
  • 77 N. Pierini

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    21' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Cande

    Foul

  2. Bologna
    45' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    Federico Ravaglia

    Time wasting

  3. Bologna
    47' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Fabbian · Assist: N. Zortea
  4. Sassuolo
    52' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lauriente

    Argument

  5. Sassuolo
    60' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Cande · On: J. Doig
  6. Sassuolo
    63' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Tarik Muharemović · Assist: A. Lauriente
  7. Bologna
    70' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Dallinga · On: S. Castro
  8. Bologna
    70' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Fabbian · On: C. Immobile
  9. Bologna
    70' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: B. Dominguez
  10. Sassuolo
    71' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Volpato · On: A. Fadera
  11. Bologna
    82' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    B. Dominguez

    Argument

  12. Bologna
    84' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Rowe · On: J. Odgaard
  13. Sassuolo
    87' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    A. Fadera

    Foul

  14. Bologna
    88' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Zortea · On: E. Holm
  15. Sassuolo
    89' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Lauriente · On: W. Cheddira

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Sassuolo
Fouls 18 19
Pass Accuracy 84% 76%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 455 336
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 0.88 1.62
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 384 254
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Fabbian's goal in the 47th minute gave Bologna a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Tarik Muharemović's equalizer at 63' shifted momentum back to Sassuolo, leading to a tense finish.