Match report

Sassuolo Draws with Parma, Ends 1-1 in Serie A

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
1–1
FT
Parma
Parma
Jan 3, 2026

Sassuolo held off Parma in a closely-fought match that saw both teams score once but neither side able to secure all three points. The match, played in Serie A, witnessed Kasper Thorstvedt of Sassuolo and Matteo Pellegrino of Parma trading goals to ensure the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Key Facts

  • • K. Thorstvedt scored for Sassuolo at minute 12, assisted by S. Walukiewicz.
  • • M. Pellegrino equalized for Parma at minute 24.
  • • Nikola Matic received a yellow card for Sassuolo in the 59th minute due to a foul.
  • • Six substitutions were made throughout the match, with both teams fielding fresh players in attempts to gain an advantage.

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)
  • 35 L. Lipani (M)
  • 20 A. Fadera (F)
  • 99 A. Pinamonti (F)
  • 45 A. Lauriente (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 G. Satalino
  • 13 S. Turati
  • 16 G. Zacchi
  • 5 F. Cande
  • 9 W. Cheddira
  • 14 L. Skjellerup
  • 24 L. Moro
  • 26 C. Odenthal
  • 31 T. Macchioni
  • 34 L. Barani
  • 40 A. Vranckx
  • 44 E. Iannoni
  • 77 N. Pierini
  • 90 I. Kone

Parma

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 40 E. Corvi (G)
  • 15 E. Del Prato (D)
  • 39 A. Circati (D)
  • 5 L. Valenti (D)
  • 14 E. Valeri (D)
  • 10 A. Bernabe (M)
  • 16 M. Keita (M)
  • 22 O. Sorensen (M)
  • 21 G. Oristanio (F)
  • 9 M. Pellegrino (F)
  • 17 J. Ondrejka (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 V. Guaita
  • 66 F. Rinaldi
  • 8 N. Estevez
  • 11 P. Almqvist
  • 18 M. Lovik
  • 23 Hernani
  • 24 C. Ordonez
  • 25 B. Cremaschi
  • 27 S. Britschgi
  • 30 M. Djuric
  • 32 P. Cutrone
  • 37 M. Troilo
  • 75 A. Cardinali

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    12' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Thorstvedt · Assist: S. Walukiewicz
  2. Parma
    24' Parma Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pellegrino
  3. Sassuolo
    59' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    N. Matic

    Foul

  4. Sassuolo
    59' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Lipani · On: Ismael Koné
  5. Parma
    70' Parma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ondrejka · On: N. Estevez
  6. Parma
    70' Parma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Oristanio · On: P. Almqvist
  7. Sassuolo
    74' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Fadera · On: W. Cheddira
  8. Parma
    78' Parma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Enrico Del Prato · On: S. Britschgi
  9. Sassuolo
    85' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Pinamonti · On: L. Moro
  10. Sassuolo
    85' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Lauriente · On: N. Pierini
  11. Sassuolo
    86' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Doig · On: F. Cande
  12. Parma
    89' Parma Card · Yellow Card
    A. Circati

    Foul

  13. Sassuolo
    90'+4 Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    S. Walukiewicz

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Parma
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 85%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 503 448
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 0.86 1.20
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 446 381
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sassuolo took the lead early through Kasper Thorstvedt's goal at 12 minutes, setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ Parma equalized promptly with Matteo Pellegrino's goal in the 24th minute, which turned the game into an evenly matched contest.