Torino vs Sassuolo - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Serie A Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 36
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Game Review
In a closely contested Serie A encounter, Torino edged past Sassuolo with a 2-1 victory on Friday, 8 May 2026. The match, part of Gameweek 36, saw Torino capitalize on their home advantage to secure three crucial points. The game began with both teams showing intent, but it was Sassuolo who struck first. Kristian Thorstvedt (GAP +2.2%) opened the scoring in the 51st minute, giving the visitors a brief lead. However, Torino responded swiftly. Giovanni Simeone (GAP -0.4%) equalized in the 66th minute, setting the stage for a thrilling finish. Just four minutes later, substitute Marcus Pedersen made an immediate impact by scoring the decisive goal, turning the match in Torino's favor. Tactically, Torino's manager made five changes to the lineup, bringing in Sandro Kulenović, Marcus Pedersen, Emirhan İlkhan, Niels Nkounkou, and Duván Zapata. These changes proved effective, particularly Pedersen's introduction, which added a new dimension to Torino's attack. Sassuolo's head coach also made five substitutions, including the introduction of experienced forward Domenico Berardi, but it wasn't enough to overturn the deficit. The Game Advantage Percentage (GAP) highlighted several key performances. Rafa Obrador (GAP +2.7%) was instrumental for Torino, providing stability in defense, while Arijanet Murić (GAP +1.2%) made several crucial saves for Sassuolo, keeping them in the game until the final whistle. This result leaves Torino in a stronger position as they aim to finish the season on a high note. For Sassuolo, the defeat is a setback in their quest for a higher league finish, as they struggle to find consistency in the closing stages of the season. Post-match reactions focused on Torino's resilience and tactical flexibility, with fans praising the impact of the substitutes. The victory boosts Torino's confidence as they look to build momentum in the final matches of the Serie A season.
Lineups
Torino
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Substitutes
| 59' | Duván Zapatafor Alieu Njie |
| 59' | Marcus Pedersenfor Valentino Lazaro |
| 67' | Emirhan İlkhanfor Matteo Prati |
| 86' | Sandro Kulenovićfor Giovanni Simeone |
| 86' | Niels Nkounkoufor Rafa Obrador |
Sassuolo
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Substitutes
| 63' | Domenico Berardifor Cristian Volpato |
| 63' | Ismaël Konéfor Luca Lipani |
| 75' | Ulisses Garciafor Josh Doig |
| 76' | M’Bala Nzolafor Andrea Pinamonti |
| 84' | Darryl Bakolafor Nemanja Matic |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 10 | Sassuolo | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 44 | 45 | -1 | 50 | L W D W L |
| 12 | Torino | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 41 | 58 | -17 | 44 | W D D L W |
Last Games
Serie A
Gameweek 36
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.