Sassuolo ضد Torino — Serie A

**Sassuolo 2-1 Torino**

**What set this match apart:** This match was more unusual than 84% of matches, with the atypicality spread across build-up, defending, attack, and duels. The most striking statistical anomalies occurred in the physical battles: few ground duels were won in the match, but Torino was clearly ahead (43 to 24, a +19 gap at the 98th percentile of gaps). Similarly, few aerial duels were won in the match, but Sassuolo was clearly ahead (12 to 6, an +6 gap at the 84th percentile of gaps). These contrasting physical profiles defined a game where neither side could easily impose their style in the air or on the ground.

**How it played out:** Sassuolo exerted significant territorial control, completing 247 passes in the opponent's half compared to Torino's 173 (a +74 gap at the 72nd percentile of gaps), even as both sides combined for a high volume of passes in their own half (440 in total, 77th percentile of joint volume). Torino, however, was much more patient in their own territory, completing 302 passes in their own half to Sassuolo's 138 (a +164 gap at the 96th percentile of gaps). In the final third, Sassuolo opted for long-range attempts, recording 8 shots from distance to Torino's 2 (a +6 gap at the 93rd percentile of gaps). Torino was more successful in one-on-one situations, recording 14 successful dribbles to Sassuolo's 7 (a +7 gap at the 93rd percentile of gaps). Defensively, both sides were under constant pressure, evidenced by a high volume of blocked shots (9 in total, 88th percentile of joint volume), with Torino recording 6 compared to Sassuolo's 3. Despite the defensive pressure, both teams created a high volume of big chances (5 in total, 82nd percentile of joint volume), with Torino creating 4 to Sassuolo's 1 (a +3 gap at the 86th percentile of gaps).

**Verdict:** The fair probabilities are Sassuolo win 28%, draw 29%, and Torino win 43%. The performances leaned towards a Torino win, but the actual result was far from unlikely. While Torino created 4 big chances to Sassuolo's 1, Sassuolo managed 7 shots on target to Torino's 4.