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Cagliari Calcio will welcome an inconsistent Bologna FC 1909 side to the Unipol Domus on Saturday for a highly anticipated Serie A encounter.
The Rossoblu will look to build on their impressive early-season form, and by backing the hosts, our readers can claim a bonus on their first deposit by signing up for the bet365 welcome offer.
Meanwhile, the visiting Emilians will hope they can improve on their disappointing run of results to climb away from the lower reaches of the league table.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Cagliari vs Bologna key stats
- Cagliari have not lost in their last two Serie A home games this season.
- Bologna have secured just one victory from their opening seven league fixtures this season.
- Bologna have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven Serie A games.
Cagliari vs Bologna preview: High-flying Islanders host struggling Rossoblu
Cagliari vs Bologna — Tale of the Tape
| Cagliari | vs | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 15th |
| 13 | Points | 5 |
| 6 | Goals For | 6 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 10 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 12th | Home / Away Rank | 12th |
Cagliari will be eager to return to winning ways after suffering a heavy defeat earlier this week.
The hosts’ momentum was abruptly halted by a 4-0 loss to Monza on Monday, with the team conceding more goals in that match than they had in their previous six league fixtures combined.
The result brought an end to a promising four-match unbeaten run, during which Fabio Pisacane’s men recorded three wins and one draw.
Despite that setback, Cagliari have an opportunity to respond immediately, and a victory could temporarily lift them into the top four of the Serie A table.
They have also shown resilience after disappointing results, having avoided consecutive league defeats since the beginning of April.
Their home performances offer further encouragement, with four victories, one draw and two defeats across their last seven Serie A matches at Unipol Domus.
Bologna, meanwhile, will be looking to recover from their latest setback after losing 3-1 to league leaders Inter Milan last weekend.
The Rossoblu initially took the lead but were unable to maintain their advantage, suffering their fourth defeat of the current league campaign.
With only a point separating them from the relegation zone, the pressure is mounting on the visitors to improve their results.
Their defensive record remains a major concern, as they have now gone eight consecutive Serie A matches without keeping a clean sheet.
However, Bologna’s away form suggests they should not be underestimated, with eight wins from their last 12 league away fixtures and four losses.
That trend points towards another closely-contested encounter, despite Cagliari’s desire to make an immediate return to form.
Cagliari vs Bologna form guide & betting tips
| Cagliari | vs | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
WWWDL |
Form | DLDWL |
| 13 | Points | 5 |
| 7th | Form Table | 15th |
| 6 | Goals For | 6 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 10 |
WWWDL |
Form (All Comps) | DLDWL |
Whispers predicts: Cagliari 1-0 Bologna
Heading into this clash, we predict a 1-0 victory. The hosts hold a massive advantage in this game based on their good form and have also demonstrated a strong ability to close out matches.
However, their head-to-head encounters against Bologna have not been favourable, having lost three and drawn one of their last four league meetings.
Despite their recent unbeaten run, the bookmakers have given Cagliari 21/10 (3.10) to win, making them the underdogs.
A draw is valued at 21/10 (3.10), while an away victory for Bologna is offered at 11/8 (2.37).
For under 2.5 goals, it is priced at 4/6 (1.66), and both teams to score (No) is available at 9/10 (1.90).
Also, the home team double chance is set at 8/15 (1.53), and the home team total goals (over 0.5) is at 2/5 (1.40).
> Home team double chance to win at 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.66) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score (No) at 9/10 (1.90) | Likelihood: Probable
> Cagliari to score over 0.5 goals at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Possible