Sassuolo beat Torino 2-1 in Serie A, using their 4-3-3 to produce greater attacking volume against Torino’s 5-3-2 despite having only 46% possession. Cristian Volpato and Domenico Berardi scored for Sassuolo, while Pietro Comuzzo replied for Torino. The home side registered 19 shots and seven on target, compared with Torino’s 10 attempts and four on target, while their 1.85 xG exceeded the visitors’ 1.26. Sassuolo’s ability to progress quickly from limited possession was the defining tactical feature, with the wider forward structure creating enough pressure to turn their shot advantage into a narrow win. Torino controlled 54% of the ball but faced a sustained workload defensively: their goalkeeper dealt with seven shots on target and recorded a 71.43% save rate. Sassuolo’s goalkeeper made three saves from four shots on target, posting a 75% save percentage and saving 0.38 goals above expected. Sassuolo’s early league form receives a useful boost.