Serie AFull time · 8 May 2026

Torino

Won · xG 2.04DLWLDLast 5

Full time

2 — 1

90+4'

⚽ Kristian Thorstvedt 51' · ⚽ Giovanni Simeone 66' · ⚽ Marcus Pedersen 70'

Sassuolo

Lost · xG 1.52LLLWDLast 5

PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Torino · last goal · 70'

Torino · 2.04 xG1.52 xG · Sassuolo

Match StoryFull breakdown

Torino 2–1 Sassuolo

Torino secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sassuolo at the Olimpico Grande Torino, a result that carries genuine weight as both sides navigate the pressures of a crowded mid-table Serie A landscape with only three rounds remaining.

Serie AFri 8 May, 19:45

Key Takeaways

Result

Torino picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Torino end of the standings.

Match Facts

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AttendanceN/A

RefereeN/A

RoundN/A

CompetitionSerie A

First Goal

51'⚽

Kristian Thorstvedt

Assist: Luca Lipani

Match Report

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Key Events

38'
Luca Lipani
Foul
51'
Luca Marianucci
Foul
51'
Kristian Thorstvedt
assist: Luca Lipani
59'
Duván Zapata
off: Alieu Njie
59'
Marcus Pedersen
off: Valentino Lazaro
63'
Matteo Prati
Foul
63'
Domenico Berardi
off: Cristian Volpato
63'
Ismaël Koné
off: Luca Lipani
66'
Giovanni Simeone
assist: Enzo Ebosse
67'
Emirhan İlkhan
off: Matteo Prati
70'
Marcus Pedersen
assist: Duván Zapata
75'
Ulisses Garcia
off: Josh Doig
76'
off: Andrea Pinamonti
84'
Darryl Bakola
off: Nemanja Matic
86'
Kristian Thorstvedt
Foul
86'
Sandro Kulenovic
off: Giovanni Simeone
86'
Niels Nkounkou
off: Rafa Obrador
89'
Niels Nkounkou
Foul
90+3'
Gvidas Gineitis
Foul

Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Torino 2.04 xGSassuolo 1.52 xG

Cumulative · approximated from goal events

Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Serie A standings.

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Genoa	0	0	0	0	0
2	Venezia	0	0	0	0	0
3	Como	0	0	0	0	0
4	Udinese	0	0	0	0	0
5	Parma	0	0	0	0	0
6	Cagliari	0	0	0	0	0
7	Torino	0	0	0	0	0
8	Monza	0	0	0	0	0

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Torino vs Sassuolo?

The match finished 2-1 to Torino.

Who won Torino vs Sassuolo?

Torino won the match 2-1.

When did Torino vs Sassuolo take place?

The match took place on Friday, 8 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Torino defeated Sassuolo 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in Serie A. Our model favored a Torino win at 42 percent probability, and the pick landed. Torino arrived in poor form with one win in five matches, while Sassuolo had drawn twice and lost three of their last five outings. Both sides found the net, consistent with Sassuolo's recent pattern of high-scoring involvement. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Torino's win lifted them toward 12th place security in a congested lower-mid-table. Sassuolo remained 10th but saw their recent resurgence halted; they had won 2 of their previous 4 before this defeat. The result underlined Torino's home advantage and Sassuolo's struggle to convert chances into results. Both sides remained separated by 2 points with significant work ahead.

Torino v Sassuolo · Serie A · 08/05/2026, 19:45:00