Match report

Sassuolo Defeats Fiorentina 3-1 in Serie A Clash

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
3–1
FT
Fiorentina
Fiorentina
Dec 6, 2025

Sassuolo secured an impressive comeback in their Serie A encounter against Fiorentina, turning a penalty strike from R. Mandragora into a 3-1 triumph. Sassuolo's goals came via C. Volpato, Tarik Muharemović, and Ismael Koné, showcasing resilience and skill against the Viola.

Key Facts

  • • Sassuolo 3-1 Fiorentina in Serie A
  • • R. Mandragora scored a penalty for Fiorentina at minute 9
  • • Cristian Volpato equalized for Sassuolo with an assist from Tarik Muharemović at minute 14
  • • Tarik Muharemović extended the lead after receiving an assist from Andrea Lauriente at minute 45
  • • Ismael Koné sealed the victory for Sassuolo, assisted by Cristian Volpato at minute 65

Lineups

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 49 A. Muric (G)
  • 6 S. Walukiewicz (D)
  • 21 J. Idzes (D)
  • 80 T. Muharemovic (D)
  • 3 J. Doig (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
  • 16 G. Zacchi
  • 5 F. Cande
  • 25 W. Coulibaly
  • 26 C. Odenthal
  • 35 L. Lipani
  • 44 E. Iannoni
  • 9 W. Cheddira
  • 20 A. Fadera
  • 24 L. Moro
  • 77 N. Pierini

Fiorentina

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 43 D. de Gea (G)
  • 15 P. Comuzzo (D)
  • 18 P. Mari (D)
  • 6 L. Ranieri (D)
  • 2 Dodo (M)
  • 8 R. Mandragora (M)
  • 44 N. Fagioli (M)
  • 7 S. Sohm (M)
  • 65 F. Parisi (M)
  • 20 M. Kean (F)
  • 10 A. Gudmundsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Lezzerini
  • 30 T. Martinelli
  • 23 E. Kospo
  • 26 M. Viti
  • 29 N. Fortini
  • 60 E. Kouadio
  • 14 H. Nicolussi Caviglia
  • 24 A. Richardson
  • 27 C. Ndour
  • 9 E. Dzeko
  • 91 R. Piccoli
  • 99 C. Kouame

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    7' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    Arijanet Murić

    Foul

  2. Fiorentina
    9' Fiorentina Goal · Penalty
    R. Mandragora
  3. Sassuolo
    14' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Volpato · Assist: Tarik Muharemović
  4. Sassuolo
    16' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    K. Thorstvedt

    Foul

  5. Sassuolo
    45' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Tarik Muharemović · Assist: A. Lauriente
  6. Fiorentina
    46' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Simon Sohm · On: C. Ndour
  7. Sassuolo
    54' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pinamonti · On: W. Cheddira
  8. Sassuolo
    54' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Lauriente · On: A. Fadera
  9. Fiorentina
    62' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Parisi · On: N. Fortini
  10. Fiorentina
    62' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Fagioli · On: R. Piccoli
  11. Fiorentina
    63' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Ranieri · On: M. Viti
  12. Sassuolo
    65' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Ismael Koné · Assist: C. Volpato
  13. Sassuolo
    78' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Walukiewicz · On: W. Coulibaly
  14. Sassuolo
    79' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Volpato · On: N. Pierini
  15. Fiorentina
    84' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dodo · On: C. Kouame
  16. Fiorentina
    90'+3 Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    C. Ndour

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Fiorentina
Fouls 15 15
Pass Accuracy 80% 85%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 324 498
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.00 1.21
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented -2 -2
Accurate Passes 260 423
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sassuolo's early equalizer in the 14th minute with a goal from C. Volpato shifted the momentum and morale back to their side after conceding an early penalty.
  • ▸ Tarik Muharemović's goal just before halftime not only reversed Fiorentina's lead but also bolstered Sassuolo’s confidence, setting the stage for their eventual victory.