Sassuolo vs Verona Highlights and Match Report

Serie A

7:45 PMFebruary 20, 2026

Regular Season - 26

Sassuolo

Show Score

3 - 0

HT:(2 - 0)

Hellas Verona

MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore

Referee: Livio Marinelli, Italy

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Sassuolo

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Hellas Verona

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

47%

53%

2.00

Expected goals (xG)

0.65

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

8

Total shots

12

4

Shots on target

1

3

Shots off target

5

1

Blocked shots

6

7

Shots inside box

8

1

Shots outside box

4

6

Corner kicks

3

0

Offsides

2

Passing

409

Total passes

464

349 (85%)

Accurate passes

398 (86%)

Discipline

12

Fouls

13

2

Yellow cards

3

0

Red cards

1

1

Goalkeeper saves

1

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Lineup

Sassuolo

4-3-3

49 G A. Muric 6.9

23 D U. Garcia 6.9

21 D J. Idzes 6.9

6 D S. Walukiewicz 78' Unsportsmanlike conduct 7.6

25 D W. Coulibaly 17' Roughing 6.5

90 M I. Kone 6.9

35 M L. Lipani 7.0

42 M K. Thorstvedt 7.0

45 F A. Lauriente 40' 62' 7.2

99 F A. Pinamonti 40' 7.0

10 F D. Berardi (C) 44' 62' 44' 8.9

Substitutes

8 F M. Nzola 72' Replaced by A. Pinamonti 6.7

24 F L. Moro

20 F A. Fadera 73' Replaced by A. Lauriente 6.2

40 M A. Vranckx

7 M C. Volpato

44 M E. Iannoni 73' Replaced by I. Kone 6.9

50 M D. Bakola

66 D Pedro Felipe 89' Replaced by S. Walukiewicz

19 D F. Romagna 36' Replaced by W. Coulibaly 6.9

3 D J. Doig

16 G G. Zacchi

13 G S. Turati

12 G G. Satalino

Coach

Fabio Grosso

Hellas Verona

3-5-2

1 G L. Montipo (C) 6.2

37 D A. Bella-Kotchap 6.3

15 D V. Nelsson 6.9

5 D A. Edmundsson 39' Holding 6.2

3 M M. Frese 6.5

21 M A. Harroui 6.2

73 M Al Musrati 51' Foul 85' Roughing 6.2

36 M C. Niasse 5.9

12 M D. Bradaric 6.6

9 F A. Sarr 6.5

18 F K. Bowie 6.3

Substitutes

90 F I. Vermesan 82' Replaced by K. Bowie 6.5

25 F D. Mosquera 72' Replaced by A. Sarr 6.3

41 F Isaac

30 M L. Szimionas

10 M T. Suslov 82' Replaced by A. Harroui 6.3

99 M J. Peci

92 M L. Monticelli

19 D T. Slotsager

2 D D. Oyegoke 73' Replaced by D. Bradaric 6.3

71 D D. De Battisti

70 D F. Cham

94 G G. Toniolo

34 G S. Perilli

Coach

Paolo Sammarco

Serie A Standings - Serie A

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Inter	29	22	2	5	65-23	42	68	W 14 February: Inter 3 - 2 Juventus W 21 February: Lecce 0 - 2 Inter W 28 February: Inter 2 - 0 Genoa L 08 March: AC Milan 1 - 0 Inter D 14 March: Inter 1 - 1 Atalanta
2	AC Milan	29	17	9	3	44-21	23	60	D 18 February: AC Milan 1 - 1 Como L 22 February: AC Milan 0 - 1 Parma W 01 March: Cremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan W 08 March: AC Milan 1 - 0 Inter L 15 March: Lazio 1 - 0 AC Milan
3	Napoli	29	18	5	6	45-30	15	59	D 15 February: Napoli 2 - 2 AS Roma L 22 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Napoli W 28 February: Hellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli W 06 March: Napoli 2 - 1 Torino W 14 March: Napoli 2 - 1 Lecce
4	Como	29	15	9	5	48-22	26	54	D 18 February: AC Milan 1 - 1 Como W 21 February: Juventus 0 - 2 Como W 28 February: Como 3 - 1 Lecce W 07 March: Cagliari 1 - 2 Como W 15 March: Como 2 - 1 AS Roma
5	Juventus	29	15	8	6	51-28	23	53	L 14 February: Inter 3 - 2 Juventus L 21 February: Juventus 0 - 2 Como D 01 March: AS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus W 07 March: Juventus 4 - 0 Pisa W 14 March: Udinese 0 - 1 Juventus
6	AS Roma	29	16	3	10	39-23	16	51	D 15 February: Napoli 2 - 2 AS Roma W 22 February: AS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese D 01 March: AS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus L 08 March: Genoa 2 - 1 AS Roma L 15 March: Como 2 - 1 AS Roma
7	Atalanta	29	12	11	6	40-27	13	47	W 14 February: Lazio 0 - 2 Atalanta W 22 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Napoli L 01 March: Sassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta D 07 March: Atalanta 2 - 2 Udinese D 14 March: Inter 1 - 1 Atalanta
8	Bologna	29	12	6	11	38-34	4	42	W 15 February: Torino 1 - 2 Bologna W 23 February: Bologna 1 - 0 Udinese W 02 March: Pisa 0 - 1 Bologna L 08 March: Bologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona W 15 March: Sassuolo 0 - 1 Bologna
9	Lazio	29	10	10	9	29-28	1	40	L 14 February: Lazio 0 - 2 Atalanta D 21 February: Cagliari 0 - 0 Lazio L 01 March: Torino 2 - 0 Lazio W 09 March: Lazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo W 15 March: Lazio 1 - 0 AC Milan
10	Sassuolo	29	11	5	13	35-39	-4	38	W 15 February: Udinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo W 20 February: Sassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona W 01 March: Sassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta L 09 March: Lazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo L 15 March: Sassuolo 0 - 1 Bologna
11	Udinese	29	10	6	13	33-42	-9	36	L 15 February: Udinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo L 23 February: Bologna 1 - 0 Udinese W 02 March: Udinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina D 07 March: Atalanta 2 - 2 Udinese L 14 March: Udinese 0 - 1 Juventus
12	Parma	29	8	10	11	21-36	-15	34	W 15 February: Parma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona W 22 February: AC Milan 0 - 1 Parma D 27 February: Parma 1 - 1 Cagliari D 08 March: Fiorentina 0 - 0 Parma L 13 March: Torino 4 - 1 Parma
13	Genoa	29	8	9	12	36-40	-4	33	D 15 February: Cremonese 0 - 0 Genoa W 22 February: Genoa 3 - 0 Torino L 28 February: Inter 2 - 0 Genoa W 08 March: Genoa 2 - 1 AS Roma W 15 March: Hellas Verona 0 - 2 Genoa
14	Torino	29	9	6	14	32-50	-18	33	L 15 February: Torino 1 - 2 Bologna L 22 February: Genoa 3 - 0 Torino W 01 March: Torino 2 - 0 Lazio L 06 March: Napoli 2 - 1 Torino W 13 March: Torino 4 - 1 Parma
15	Cagliari	29	7	9	13	31-41	-10	30	L 16 February: Cagliari 0 - 2 Lecce D 21 February: Cagliari 0 - 0 Lazio D 27 February: Parma 1 - 1 Cagliari L 07 March: Cagliari 1 - 2 Como L 15 March: Pisa 3 - 1 Cagliari
16	Lecce	29	7	6	16	21-39	-18	27	W 16 February: Cagliari 0 - 2 Lecce L 21 February: Lecce 0 - 2 Inter L 28 February: Como 3 - 1 Lecce W 08 March: Lecce 2 - 1 Cremonese L 14 March: Napoli 2 - 1 Lecce
17	Fiorentina	28	5	10	13	30-42	-12	25	D No match found W 23 February: Fiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa W No match found L No match found D No match found
18	Cremonese	28	5	9	14	22-40	-18	24	L No match found D No match found L 01 March: Cremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan L 08 March: Lecce 2 - 1 Cremonese L 16 March: Cremonese 1 - 4 Fiorentina
19	Pisa	29	2	12	15	23-49	-26	18	L 13 February: Pisa 1 - 2 AC Milan L 23 February: Fiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa L 02 March: Pisa 0 - 1 Bologna L 07 March: Juventus 4 - 0 Pisa W 15 March: Pisa 3 - 1 Cagliari
20	Hellas Verona	29	3	9	17	22-51	-29	18	L 15 February: Parma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona L 20 February: Sassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona L 28 February: Hellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli W 08 March: Bologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona L 15 March: Hellas Verona 0 - 2 Genoa

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - Serie B

Sassuolo secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona, with Domenico Berardi leading the charge with two goals.

Sassuolo delivered a dominant performance to dispatch struggling Hellas Verona at the MAPEI Stadium on February 20, 2026. The home side’s clinical finishing, especially from their captain Domenico Berardi, proved too much for the visitors.

Coming into the Serie A fixture, Sassuolo held a comfortable mid-table position, boosted by recent positive results. In contrast, bottom-placed Verona were in dire need of points, battling desperately to improve their grim league standing.

The match started with both teams testing each other’s resolve. Early intensity was evident when Sassuolo’s W. Coulibaly received a yellow card in the 17th minute for roughing. He was later substituted in the 36th minute, an early tactical adjustment for the hosts.

Verona also saw a booking, with A. Edmundsson shown a yellow card for holding in the 39th minute. Just moments later, Sassuolo capitalized. Andrea Pinamonti tucked away the opener in the 40th minute, following a precise pass from Armand Laurienté.

Sassuolo quickly extended their lead before the break. Domenico Berardi stepped up for a penalty in the 44th minute. Although his initial shot was saved, Berardi reacted sharply to slot home the rebound, doubling the advantage.

Sassuolo went into halftime with a commanding lead, having capitalized effectively on their chances. Verona faced a huge uphill battle, requiring a significant tactical shift and more attacking intent to salvage anything from the game.

The second half began with Verona pushing forward, eager to find a way back into the match. However, their efforts were hampered by growing frustration. Al Musrati received a yellow card in the 51st minute for a foul.

Sassuolo maintained their clinical edge in front of goal. Domenico Berardi completed his double in the 62nd minute, expertly guiding a shot past the goalkeeper. Armand Laurienté once again provided the decisive assist for his captain.

Both managers made a series of substitutions to impact the game’s flow. Verona’s challenging evening worsened significantly when Al Musrati was shown a second yellow card in the 85th minute. This resulted in a red card, forcing the visitors to play with ten men.

Sassuolo converted their opportunities efficiently, scoring three goals from just four shots on target and an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.0. Verona, despite having more total shots (12) and 53% possession, managed only one shot on target and an xG of 0.65.

This crucial victory further solidifies Sassuolo’s position in the Serie A table. For Hellas Verona, the heavy defeat deepens their relegation worries, making their fight for survival increasingly difficult with each passing match.