Udinese vs Sassuolo Highlights and Post-Match Analysis

Serie A

11:30 AMFebruary 15, 2026

Regular Season - 25

Udinese

Show Score

1 - 2

HT:(1 - 0)

Sassuolo

Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli

Referee: Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi, Italy

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Udinese

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

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Sassuolo

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

51%

49%

0.54

Expected goals (xG)

1.37

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

8

Total shots

10

2

Shots on target

3

3

Shots off target

4

3

Blocked shots

3

6

Shots inside box

8

2

Shots outside box

2

7

Corner kicks

6

1

Offsides

4

Passing

380

Total passes

370

313 (82%)

Accurate passes

319 (86%)

Discipline

14

Fouls

14

3

Yellow cards

3

0

Red cards

0

1

Goalkeeper saves

2

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Lineup

Udinese

4-4-1-1

40 G M. Okoye 7.3

33 D J. Zemura 63' Holding 6.3

31 D T. Kristensen 6.3

28 D O. Solet 10' 8.2

13 D N. Bertola 6.0

14 M A. Atta 21' Foul 6.6

38 M L. Miller 6.9

8 M J. Karlstrom (C) 6.6

32 M J. Ekkelenkamp 77' Foul 10' 6.7

10 F N. Zaniolo 7.2

15 F V. Bayo 6.2

Substitutes

29 M A. Camara

27 D C. Kabasele

24 M J. Piotrowski 79' Replaced by J. Ekkelenkamp 6.9

22 D B. Mlacic

20 M J. Arizala 79' Replaced by J. Karlstrom 6.7

19 D K. Ehizibue

18 F A. Buksa 65' Replaced by V. Bayo 6.6

7 F I. Gueye 86' Replaced by O. Solet 6.7

6 M O. Zarraga 65' Replaced by L. Miller 6.7

93 G D. Padelli

1 G A. Nunziante

Coach

Kosta Runjaic

Sassuolo

4-3-3

49 G A. Muric 6.9

3 D J. Doig 6.9

80 D T. Muharemovic 16' 6.2

21 D J. Idzes 6.5

6 D S. Walukiewicz 6.9

90 M I. Kone 7.0

35 M L. Lipani 6.2

42 M K. Thorstvedt 7.3

45 F A. Lauriente 56' 7.5

99 F A. Pinamonti 58' 56' 7.5

10 F D. Berardi (C) 6.6

Substitutes

66 D Pedro Felipe

50 M D. Bakola

44 M E. Iannoni

40 M A. Vranckx

25 D W. Coulibaly 83' Delay of game 46' Replaced by J. Doig 7.2

24 F L. Moro

23 D U. Garcia 58' 46' Replaced by T. Muharemovic 8.3

20 F A. Fadera 90+6' Foul 79' Replaced by A. Lauriente 6.6

19 D F. Romagna

8 F M. Nzola 72' Replaced by A. Pinamonti 6.2

7 M C. Volpato 84' Replaced by D. Berardi 6.9

16 G G. Zacchi

13 G S. Turati

12 G G. Satalino

Coach

Fabio Grosso

Serie A Standings - Serie A

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Inter	28	22	1	5	64-22	42	67	W 08 February: Sassuolo 0 - 5 Inter 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
2	AC Milan	28	17	9	2	44-20	24	60	W 13 February: Pisa 1 - 2 AC Milan 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
3	Napoli	28	17	5	6	43-29	14	56	W 07 February: Genoa 2 - 3 Napoli 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
4	Como	28	14	9	5	46-21	25	51	L 14 February: Como 1 - 2 Fiorentina 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
5	AS Roma	28	16	3	9	38-21	17	51	W 09 February: AS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari 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
6	Juventus	28	14	8	6	50-28	22	50	D 08 February: Juventus 2 - 2 Lazio 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
7	Atalanta	28	12	10	6	39-26	13	46	W 09 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese 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
8	Bologna	28	11	6	11	37-34	3	39	L 08 February: Bologna 0 - 1 Parma 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
9	Sassuolo	27	11	5	11	34-36	-2	38	W No match found L No match found W 20 February: Sassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona W 01 March: Sassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta W No match found
10	Udinese	28	10	6	12	33-41	-8	36	L 08 February: Lecce 2 - 1 Udinese 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
11	Lazio	27	8	10	9	26-27	-1	34	W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L No match found
12	Parma	28	8	10	10	20-32	-12	34	W 15 February: Parma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona W 22 February: AC Milan 0 - 1 Parma W No match found D 08 March: Fiorentina 0 - 0 Parma D No match found
13	Genoa	28	7	9	12	34-40	-6	30	L 07 February: Genoa 2 - 3 Napoli 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
14	Cagliari	28	7	9	12	30-38	-8	30	L 09 February: AS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari 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
15	Torino	28	8	6	14	28-49	-21	30	D No match found L 22 February: Genoa 3 - 0 Torino L No match found W No match found L No match found
16	Lecce	28	7	6	15	20-37	-17	27	W 08 February: Lecce 2 - 1 Udinese 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
17	Fiorentina	28	5	10	13	30-42	-12	25	D 07 February: Fiorentina 2 - 2 Torino W 14 February: Como 1 - 2 Fiorentina W 23 February: Fiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa L 02 March: Udinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina D 08 March: Fiorentina 0 - 0 Parma
18	Cremonese	28	5	9	14	22-40	-18	24	L 09 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese D 15 February: Cremonese 0 - 0 Genoa L 22 February: AS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese L 01 March: Cremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan L 08 March: Lecce 2 - 1 Cremonese
19	Hellas Verona	28	3	9	16	22-49	-27	18	D 06 February: Hellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa 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
20	Pisa	28	1	12	15	20-48	-28	15	D 06 February: Hellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa 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

Qualification/Relegation

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

Sassuolo staged a stunning second-half comeback, scoring two quick goals to defeat Udinese 2-1 at the Bluenergy Stadium. Andrea Pinamonti and Armand Laurienté netted within minutes of each other, cancelling out Oumar Solet’s early opener.

Udinese, sitting ninth in Serie A, entered the match with hopes of solidifying their mid-table position after a run of mixed results. Meanwhile, eleventh-placed Sassuolo aimed to break a recent pattern of inconsistent form, seeking a vital away win to climb the standings.

The home side started brightly, asserting early control in front of their fans. Their efforts were quickly rewarded in the 10th minute. Central defender Oumar Solet rose highest to head home from a well-delivered cross by J. Ekkelenkamp, giving Udinese a precious lead.

Sassuolo struggled to find their rhythm in the face of Udinese’s determined play. The first half saw a physical contest, with yellow cards shown to Sassuolo’s T. Muharemovic in the 16th minute and Udinese’s A. Atta five minutes later.

Udinese went into the break holding a narrow advantage. However, Sassuolo’s coach knew changes were needed to inject urgency and creativity into his side’s attack.

The visitors responded immediately after the interval with a double substitution. Ulisses Garcia and Woyo Coulibaly entered the fray, instantly shifting the dynamic of the game. Garcia, in particular, proved to be an influential presence from midfield.

Sassuolo’s renewed impetus paid off decisively. In the 56th minute, Armand Laurienté fired home an equalizer, assisted by Andrea Pinamonti, igniting the comeback. The momentum swung firmly in the away team’s favour.

Just two minutes later, the turnaround was complete. Pinamonti, having assisted the first, found the back of the net himself, guided home by another assist from Ulisses Garcia in the 58th minute. This quickfire double left the home crowd stunned.

Udinese desperately pushed for a reply, even seeing a goal by N. Bertola disallowed for handball following a VAR review in the 70th minute. Further substitutions were made by both teams in the closing stages as the intensity remained high.

The statistics painted a clear picture of Sassuolo’s efficiency. Despite Udinese holding 51% possession, Sassuolo generated a higher Expected Goals (xG) of 1.37 compared to Udinese’s 0.54. Sassuolo also had more total shots (10 to 8) and shots on target (3 to 2).

This vital 2-1 victory moves Sassuolo to within three points of Udinese in the Serie A table. For Udinese, it marks a frustrating loss at home, highlighting areas for improvement as they look to rebound in their next fixture.