Bologna 1-1 Sassuolo: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Bologna 1-1 Sassuolo in the Serie A on Sunday, 28 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match between Bologna and Sassuolo ended in a 1-1 draw. Bologna took the lead early in the second half when Giovanni Fabbian scored in the 47th minute, assisted by Nadir Zortea, following a first half that saw Federico Ravaglia pick up a yellow card just before the break. Sassuolo responded with an equaliser from Tarik Muharemović in the 63rd minute, assisted by Armand Laurienté, after making a substitution that shifted their momentum.

Both teams made changes to try and find a winner, with Bologna introducing Santiago Castro and Ciro Immobile around the 70th minute, but neither side could break the deadlock despite late efforts. This result fits Bologna’s recent form of mixed outcomes, including draws against Lazio and a loss to Juventus, showing their struggle for consistency. Sassuolo, coming off a draw with Milan and a win over Fiorentina, will see this as a point gained on the road against a higher-placed side.

Bologna held a clear edge in possession at 58% compared to Sassuolo’s 42%, which allowed them to control much of the game’s tempo, though Sassuolo made the most of their counter-attacking opportunities with slightly more corners at three to Bologna’s two. Successful dribbles were closely matched, with Bologna on 50 and Sassuolo on 46, indicating both sides had players capable of beating opponents in tight spaces, while the assist count of one each underlines the quality of the goals scored.

Discipline saw Sassuolo pick up three yellow cards against Bologna’s two, potentially disrupting their flow, and Bologna used all five substitutions – including Santiago Castro replacing Thijs Dallinga and Ciro Immobile coming on for Giovanni Fabbian at 70 minutes – to freshen their attack late on, whereas Sassuolo made three changes, such as Josh Doig replacing Fali Candé at 60 minutes, which helped them level the score soon after.

The game turned in the second half with Giovanni Fabbian’s goal for Bologna in the 47th minute, assisted by Nadir Zortea, giving them a deserved lead after dominating possession. Sassuolo fought back effectively after Josh Doig replaced Fali Candé at 60 minutes, leading to Tarik Muharemović’s equaliser in the 63rd minute from Armand Laurienté’s assist, which shifted the momentum and forced Bologna into multiple substitutions to regain control.

Late yellow cards, including one for Benja Domínguez in the 82nd minute after he had replaced Riccardo Orsolini, added tension, but neither team could capitalise on set pieces or further changes, such as Jens Odgaard coming on for Jonathan Rowe at 84 minutes for Bologna or Alieu Fadera replacing Cristian Volpato at 71 minutes for Sassuolo.

Bologna lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Giovanni Fabbian playing a key role in midfield before his substitution, and Nadir Zortea providing width and the assist for the opening goal. Partnerships like that between Thijs Dallinga and Riccardo Orsolini in attack offered threats early on, though changes saw Santiago Castro and Benja Domínguez introduced to maintain energy.

Sassuolo deployed a 4-3-3 shape, allowing Armand Laurienté to influence from the flanks with his assist for Tarik Muharemović’s goal, while Fali Candé’s early yellow card highlighted defensive vulnerabilities before Josh Doig replaced him. The setup supported quick transitions, with players like Cristian Volpato contributing before Alieu Fadera came on to add pace.

Tarik Muharemović earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring Sassuolo’s only goal while creating one key pass and no big chances, helping his team secure a valuable point away from home.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Sassuolo (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Juventus (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Lazio (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Cremonese (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Udinese (A)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Bologna (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Torino (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Milan (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Fiorentina (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Como (A)

Bologna have just drawn 1-1 at home to Sassuolo, leaving them in seventh place on 26 points as they chase European spots amid a patchy run of form that includes a recent loss to Juventus and a draw with Lazio. Their next fixture is against league leaders Inter, who sit first on 36 points, on 4 January 2026 at 19:45, offering a chance to test themselves against top opposition and potentially climb the table with a positive result.

Sassuolo have just drawn 1-1 away to Bologna, keeping them in ninth place on 22 points following a mixed spell with a draw against Milan and a win over Fiorentina. They face Parma next, who are 15th on 17 points, on 3 January 2026 at 14:00, providing an opportunity to build momentum and create distance from the lower half of the table.

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