Fiorentina 0 — 0 Sassuolo

Serie A · 34. Matchday · Matchday 34

ACF FiorentinaAF

#15

00

US

#10US Sassuolo

FT

The story

FFiorentina and UUS Sassuolo played out a frustrating goalless draw that did little to alter either side's Serie A trajectory. Despite the deadlock, the Viola will take heart from extending their impressive unbeaten run to six matches—a streak that has transformed their season from potential relegation candidates to mathematical safety. Moise Kean, FFiorentina's nine-goal leading scorer, was unable to add to his tally against a resolute UUS Sassuolo defense marshalled by Juan Miranda. For the visitors, Armand Laurienté—top scorer with five goals this campaign—found himself equally stifled by the home backline. The absence of match-defining moments spoke to the cautious nature of this encounter, with both sides seemingly content to avoid defeat. FFiorentina remain 15th with 37 points, their -7 goal difference a reminder of earlier struggles, while UUS Sassuolo hold steady in 10th. With only four matches remaining, neither result significantly impacts their final positions.

Key moments

01Fiorentina's defense successfully contained Armand Laurienté, limiting Sassuolo's primary attacking threat throughout the 90 minutes
02Moise Kean was denied opportunities to extend his nine-goal tally as the Neroverdi held firm at the back
03The goalless result extends Fiorentina's unbeaten streak to six matches, cementing their recovery from earlier-season troubles

Tactical read

The match showcased two sides prioritizing defensive solidity over attacking risk. Fiorentina's form under their current setup has been built on organization—their DDWWD run reflects a pragmatic approach that values clean sheets. Niccolò Pisilli's presence in midfield provided stability but limited creative thrust. Sassuolo, comfortable in mid-table, mirrored this caution with Juan Miranda key to their defensive structure. With little at stake for either club, neither manager was willing to gamble for all three points, resulting in a tactical stalemate that favored containment over creativity.

Lineups

A

ACF Fiorentina4-3-3

Solomon19

17

Harrison17

Gudmundsson10

Mandragora8

27

Ndour27

44

Fagioli44

Ranieri6

Rugani3

62

Balbo62

2

Dodô2

43

de Gea43

Substitutes

1Luca Lezzerini53Oliver Christensen23Eman Košpo60Eddy Kouadio15Pietro Comuzzo4Marco Brescianini22Jacopo Fazzini80Giovanni Fabbian69Giorgio Puzzoli61Riccardo Braschi

U

US Sassuolo4-3-3

7

Volpato7