Sassuolo 1, Lazio 2

ROME (Interstat) — A late goal from Adam Marušić in second-half stoppage time lifted Lazio to a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo in a Serie A match Monday at Stadio Olimpico. The dramatic finish defied a pregame projection from Interstat, whose game simulator had forecast a 1-1 draw. The same analytics system gave Lazio a 92.40 percent probability to win the contest, which opened the Italian league season for both clubs. Lazio seized the initiative almost immediately. Midfielder Daniel Maldini opened the scoring just two minutes into the match, giving the home side early momentum. Sassuolo, however, found an answer before… Read more...