Cagliari will take on Bologna in Serie A on Sunday, 19 October, as domestic football in Italy resumes following the international break.
Both teams are faring relatively well so far this season, and just two points separate them in the Serie A table coming into the match.
As part of this week's round of Serie A betting tips, check out our Cagliari vs Bologna prediction below.
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Cagliari vs Bologna prediction: The visitors to get the win
Key Stats
- Cagliari have failed to win each of their last two Serie A matches.
- Bologna have won four of their last five matches against Cagliari.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in five of Bologna's eight matches so far this season.
Correct score prediction: Cagliari 0-1 Bologna
Cagliari were in poor form before the international break, while Bologna were beginning to build some momentum. While the break could have reset everything, we're still backing the extra quality of the away side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool start as favourites
- HOME: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Cagliari vs Bologna are interesting as neither side has been priced as the odds-on favourites by the bookies. Ladbrokes have given Bologna the edge, though, giving them a 46.5% chance of winning the match, while Cagliari have been given just a 28.6% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Bologna
Bologna's price of 23/20 looks particularly appealing when you look at their recent record in the fixture. I Rossoblu have won four of their last five matches against Cagliari, including a league double over them last season. Cagliari's last win in this fixture came in January 2024.
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Bologna
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Cagliari
Bologna
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Bologna
Cagliari
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Bologna
Cagliari
Cagliari preview: Four players could return
Cagliari could have some of their best player back this weekend, with Marko Rog, Yerry Mina, Boris Radunovic and Alessandro Di Pardo all stepping up their injury rehabs in recent days. Andrea Belotti will definitely miss out, as he is expected to miss the entire season.
Predicted lineup: Caprile (GK), Zappa, Pedro, Luperto, Palestra, Adopo, Prati, Folorunsho, Obert, Borrelli, Esposito
Last five results
- Udinese 1-1 Cagliari
- Cagliari 0-2 Inter Milan
- Cagliari 4-1 Frosinone
- Lecce 1-2 Cagliari
- Cagliari 2-0 Parma
Bologna preview: Only one man out
Bologna have a near-fully fit squad for this one, which only boosts their chances of victory further. The only absentee is Ciro Immobile, with the striker still out with a thigh injury that he suffered on his debut for Bologna at the beginning of the current campaign.
Predicted lineup: Skorupski (GK), Zortea, Heggem, Lucumi, Miranda, Freuler, Moro, Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi, Castro
Last five results
- Bologna 4-0 Pisa
- Bologna 1-1 Freiburg
- Lecce 2-2 Bologna
- Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna
- Bologna 2-1 Genoa
Player to watch: Santiago Castro
Santiago Castro is expected to be given the nod at the top of the pitch for Bologna, but the young Argentinian is going to need to start finding the net with more regularity if he is to become a regular starter this season. The 21-year-old is into his third season with the club and showed plenty of promise last season as he netted eight times in Serie A.