Monza vs. Sassuolo highlights from Serie A 2026/27, Sept 18 at Stadio Brianteo.
Monza secured a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo at the Stadio Brianteo. G. Varela opened the scoring for Monza in the 51st minute, assisted by S. Birindelli. Monza extended their lead in the 63rd minute when G. Varela converted a penalty. Sassuolo managed to pull a goal back in the 88th minute through V. Adzic, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
Despite Sassuolo enjoying more possession (65% to Monza's 35%) and creating more big chances (5 to 2), they were less clinical with their opportunities. Sassuolo registered 8 shots on target compared to Monza's 6, and their expected goals (xG) of 1.58 were slightly higher than Monza's 1.45. However, Monza's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive in securing the win.
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 12:1 | 12 | |
| 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 13:6 | 12 | |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 9:4 | 10 | |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 6:3 | 10 | |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 4:2 | 9 | |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 7:4 | 8 | |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7:4 | 7 | |
| 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 6:4 | 7 | |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +0 | 9:9 | 7 | |
| 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6:5 | 6 | |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0 | 5:5 | 6 | |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 5:7 | 6 | |
| 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 8:10 | 4 | |
| 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 8:12 | 4 | |
| 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 4:7 | 3 | |
| 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 5:11 | 3 | |
| 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 2:5 | 1 | |
| 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 2:6 | 1 | |
| 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 2:8 | 1 | |
| 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 4:11 | 0 |
