Udinese vs Sassuolo - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Serie A Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 25
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Game Review
In a closely contested Serie A encounter, Sassuolo edged past Udinese with a 2-1 victory on Sunday, 15 February 2026. The match, part of Gameweek 25, saw Sassuolo overturn an early deficit to secure all three points, a result that might have surprised some given Udinese's home advantage. The game started brightly for Udinese, who took the lead in the 10th minute through Oumar Solet (GAP -0.1%). His goal set the tone for a competitive first half, with Udinese looking to capitalize on their early momentum. However, Sassuolo responded strongly in the second half. Armand Laurienté (GAP -2.2%) equalized in the 56th minute, and just two minutes later, Andrea Pinamonti (GAP +0.9%) completed the turnaround with a decisive goal. Sassuolo's tactical adjustments at halftime paid dividends, with their attacking players stepping up when it mattered most. Domenico Berardi (GAP +1.6%) was instrumental in orchestrating Sassuolo's forward play, contributing significantly to their offensive efforts. Both teams made several changes to their lineups. Udinese's manager opted for a fresh approach, bringing in Jakub Piotrowski, Juan Arizala Micolta, Adam Buksa, Idrissa Gueye, and Oier Zarraga during the match. Sassuolo's head coach also rotated his squad, introducing Cristian Volpato, M’Bala Nzola, Alieu Fadera, Woyo Coulibaly, and Ulisses Garcia. These substitutions were crucial in maintaining the intensity and tactical balance throughout the game. This victory propels Sassuolo further up the Serie A table, enhancing their prospects for a strong finish to the season. For Udinese, the defeat is a setback, but their early performance showed promise that they can build upon in upcoming fixtures. Both teams will look to refine their strategies as they continue their campaigns in Italy's top flight.
Lineups
Udinese
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Substitutes
| 65' | Adam Buksafor Vakoun Bayo |
| 65' | Oier Zarragafor Lennon Miller |
| 79' | Jakub Piotrowskifor Jurgen Ekkelenkamp |
| 79' | Juan Arizala Micoltafor Jesper Karlström |
| 86' | Idrissa Gueyefor Oumar Solet |
Sassuolo
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Substitutes
| 46' | Woyo Coulibalyfor Josh Doig |
| 46' | Ulisses Garciafor Tarik Muharemović |
| 72' | M’Bala Nzolafor Andrea Pinamonti |
| 79' | Alieu Faderafor Armand Laurienté |
| 84' | Cristian Volpatofor Domenico Berardi |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 10 | Sassuolo | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 32 | L W W L W |
| 11 | Udinese | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 38 | -10 | 32 | L W W L L |
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Gameweek 25
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.