Match Report
The table gap was wide: 22 points between Como (4th, 71 pts) and Sassuolo (11th, 49 pts). Sassuolo's recent output lagged their position: 16th on form over five rounds while 11th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.21/1.32 for Sassuolo and 1.71/0.76 for Como (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
Sassuolo had banked 4 of the last 15 points on offer; Como, 10.
The match was played at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore (capacity 21,584). Sassuolo led 2-1 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 2-1.
Goal scorers
Sassuolo: Cristian Volpato (42'), M'Bala Nzola (44') · Como: Nico Paz (45')
Key stats
Possession: Sassuolo 30% · Como 70% · Total shots: 11-12 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 5-8