18 January 2017 at 16:30
Match Summary
Cesena defeated Sassuolo 2:1. The match was played in Coppa Italia 2016. Goals were scored by L. Pellegrini 4′, C. Ciano 81′ (pen.), K. Laribi 84′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Sassuolo had 54% possession while Cesena held 46%. Sassuolo had 15 shots (8 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Cesena. Sassuolo made 3 substitutions, Cesena made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Sassuolo and Cesena — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: A. Balzano
Match Statistics
Sassuolo had 54% possession against Cesena's 46%. Sassuolo registered 15 shots (8 on target) while Cesena managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 9–5. Fouls committed: 12–14.
Lineups
Sassuolo lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under E. Di Francesco, while Cesena deployed a 3-5-2 under A. Camplone.
Defensive Solidity
Sassuolo deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Cesena's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sassuolo field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Cesena's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sassuolo start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Cesena averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: E. Di Francesco
Substitutes
Coach: A. Camplone
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sassuolo have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Cesena show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Sassuolo
Cesena
Sassuolo vs Cesena Head to Head Results
Sassuolo and Cesena have met 4 times — Sassuolo won 3, Cesena won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Sassuolo leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (8 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sassuolo are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2015.
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Sassuolo
1
Drawn
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Cesena
Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 25 Apr 2026