Roma recovered late to beat Sassuolo 2-0 as Manu Koné and Matías Soulé struck in quick succession; Evan Ferguson was forced off injured. With Sassuolo crippled by injuries and Roma controlling possession, punters may favour backing Roma to win and keep a clean sheet or consider Roma -1 (Asian handicap) in upcoming markets.
Match Report: Roma 2-0 Sassuolo
Roma broke a stubborn deadlock at the Stadio Olimpico, scoring twice in two minutes through Manu Koné (77) and Matías Soulé (79) to secure a 2-0 victory over Sassuolo. The win underlined Roma’s control of the game after a period of limited attacking returns and left Sassuolo with fresh injury concerns.
First Half: Early Threats, No Finish
Roma started on top, with Paulo Dybala curling a chance that Arijanet Muric pushed behind. Sassuolo threatened on the counter — Kristian Thorstvedt’s earlier fitness worries aside, Ismaël Koné broke the offside trap and was denied one-on-one by Mile Svilar. Evan Ferguson felt two knocks to the back and was clearly hampered late in the half.
Second Half: Momentum Swings and Late Breakthrough
After the interval both sides had opportunities. A potential penalty for Roma was initially awarded when Muric clipped Matías Soulé but VAR reversed it for offside. Roma’s pressure finally told late: Zeki Çelik’s composed pass launched the move that allowed Soulé to cross and Koné to head home. Moments later a rapid right-side combination involving Daniele Ghilardi and Çelik ended with Stephan El Shaarawy’s back-heel setting up Soulé to sweep in the second.
Key Performances
- Manu Koné: decisive with the late header and a constant presence in midfield. - Matías Soulé: influential in the build-up and finished the second. - Arijanet Muric: made several key saves for Sassuolo but was booked after the VAR incident. - Evan Ferguson: forced off after recurring knocks, replaced by Stephan El Shaarawy, who provided the assist for the second goal.
Injuries and Squad News
Sassuolo’s squad remains stretched, with several first-team players sidelined and Thorstvedt carrying recent shoulder damage. Roma had a handful of absentees too but welcomed back Mario Hermoso and Gianluca Mancini from suspension. The loss of Ferguson during the match is a new concern for Sassuolo.
Match Facts and Figures
Roma dominated possession and outshot Sassuolo by a wide margin, controlling the tempo for long spells before converting late. The match finished 2-0 to Roma after goals in the 77th and 79th minutes.
What This Means for Bettors
Roma’s control and late clinical edge, compounded by Sassuolo’s injury list, suggest Roma are the safer market choice in upcoming fixtures. Punters may back Roma to win and consider markets such as Roma to keep a clean sheet or Roma -1 (Asian handicap). Monitor injury updates for Sassuolo and any confirmation on Ferguson’s condition before placing bets.
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