Football Result

Scott McTominay 17'
Kevin De Bruyne 57'
Ismaël Koné 79'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
21.8%
23.3%
54.9%
We made the right call.
Power Comparison in the League
0.261
0.672
Game Stats
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots
7
13
Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Fouls
17
17
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Corners
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Saves
2
2
Team Formations
4-3-3
4-1-4-1


Location
MAPEI Stadium - Citta del Tricolore, Reggio Emilia, Italy
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
Recent Matches before the game
Sassuolo
W L L D W
Napoli
W D D W W
2025-08-24 | Game Summary

Italian Serie A: Sassuolo vs. Napoli at MAPEI Stadium on 2025-08-23.
Napoli defeated Sassuolo 2-0. Scott McTominay opened the scoring in the 17th minute, followed by Kevin De Bruyne in the 57th. Sassuolo's Ismael Kone received a red card in the 79th minute. Both teams committed 17 fouls and received one yellow card. Napoli dominated possession with 62.2% compared to Sassuolo's 37.8%. Napoli had 13 total shots (4 on target), while Sassuolo had 7 total shots (2 on target). Both goalkeepers made 2 saves. The final score reflects Napoli's dominance. The AI pre-game prediction was a Napoli win, which proved accurate. The AI model did not expect a balanced game. Napoli's rate was 0.672 and Sassuolo was 0.261.
Sassuolo, recently promoted from Serie B, has struggled in their last few matches, showing vulnerability in defense, as they conceded a lot of goals in the previous head-to-head against Napoli. They face Cremonese next, who have a slightly better rate. Sassuolo will need to improve defensively to secure points.
Napoli, with a strong recent record of wins, will play Cagliari next. Given Napoli's form and Cagliari's struggles, another Napoli win is likely. Napoli seems to be continuing their strong performance from last season. They have a good record in their last 5 matches. Napoli has dominated in the last matches against Sassuolo.

2025-08-22 | Pre-game insights

On August 23, 2025, Sassuolo will face Napoli at MAPEI Stadium in an Italian Serie A match. AI predicts a Napoli victory with a 54.9% probability, contrasting sharply with Sassuolo's 21.8%. The draw probability stands at 23.3%. Sassuolo's recent form has been shaky. In their last five matches, they have won twice.
Napoli, however, show strong form with three victories and two draws in their last five Serie A games. Napoli's attacking force, led by the prolific striker Victor Osimhen, poses a significant threat. Their midfield, orchestrated by Piotr Zielinski, ensures smooth transitions and creative play. Last head-to-head encounters heavily favor Napoli. This historical dominance, combined with current team strength, supports the AI's prediction. Sassuolo will need a miracle to overcome the odds. Fans anticipate a captivating match despite the AI's confident forecast.