Key Takeaways:
- Bologna and Sassuolo drew 1-1 at Renato Dall’Ara
- Bologna are now without a victory in four consecutive league fixtures
- Sassuolo remain winless in their last three matches and have not beaten Bologna in their previous five encounters
Match Analysis
Bologna and Sassuolo played out a 1-1 stalemate at the Renato Dall’Ara stadium during the 17th round of Serie A. The result extended Bologna’s run without a win to four league matches, while Sassuolo’s own struggles continued as they failed to secure victory for a third consecutive fixture. Despite enjoying greater possession and recording twice as many shots as their opponents, the hosts were unable to translate their dominance into three points.
Sassuolo get the comeback draw to keep Bologna winless in their past 4 Serie A games 😬 pic.twitter.com/AH5fcM1KZL
— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) December 28, 2025
Key Moments and Match Progression
Bologna broke the deadlock shortly after the interval. In the 47th minute, Nadir Zortea served Giovanni Fabbian with a well-timed pass, allowing Fabbian to fire his side into a 1-0 lead. Sassuolo, however, responded in the 63rd minute when, following a corner, Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia misjudged the ball, permitting Tarik Muharemovic to head home the equaliser. The visitors nearly completed a turnaround in the 77th minute after substitute Aliou Fadera pounced on a mistake by Jhon Lucumí, only to miss the target.
League Standings and Head-to-Head
This result leaves Bologna on 26 points and occupying seventh place in the Serie A table. Sassuolo, now on 22 points, have moved up into the ninth spot. Notably, Sassuolo have gone winless against Bologna in their last five meetings.
| Team | Points | Current Streak | Recent Head-to-Head (vs. Opponent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna | 26 | 4 games without a win | Unbeaten in last 5 matches vs. Sassuolo |
| Sassuolo | 22 | 3 games without a win | No wins in last 5 matches vs. Bologna |
