Following the return of club football, the Italian Serie A will see a crucial game between Cagliari Calcio and Genoa at the Unipol Domus on Saturday.
The Rossoblu are under pressure entering this game, having secured only two draws and three losses in their last five league fixtures. Their most recent league game outing was a resilient 0-0 draw against Como away from home, a result that halted a losing streak.
The Grifone go into this clash in Sardinia following a narrow 2-2 draw against Fiorentina, a result achieved under a new caretaker manager. However, Genoa remains rooted near the foot of the table after recording three losses in their last five league matches.
Read our Cagliari vs Genoa predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Serie A predictions.
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Cagliari vs Genoa prediction: Full-time draw expected in the game
Key statistics
- Full-time draw has been played in three of their last five encounters.
- Three of their last five clashes have had BTTS scored.
- First-half draws have been played three times in their last five meetings.
Correct score prediction: Cagliari 1-1 Genoa
Given the desperation of both teams and their recent struggles to secure victories, we predict a cautious match where neither side will risk an open approach.
In their previous encounters, we have seen more draws than wins, with three draws in their last five encounters. Based on this, we predict a final scoreline of Cagliari 1-1 Genoa, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm in the Serie A.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Bookmakers predict a tight encounter
- Home: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- Draw: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- Away: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.0%
Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.
Looking at the odds given, there are no clear favourites from the bookmakers, but Genoa have a slight edge with odds of 2.63, implying a 38.0% chance of victory. Cagliari are close behind at 2.75 (36.4%), while the draw is priced at 3.00 (33.3%), suggesting a highly competitive matchup that could go either way.
Most recent head-to-head: Close record in previous meetings
Their last five competitive encounters have shown how difficult and tight it is between these two clubs. In those games, both Cagliari and Genoa have secured one victory each, with the three remaining games ending in a draw.
The results over this period include a 1-1 draw in March 2025 and a 2-2 draw in November 2024, which point towards another draw in this encounter.
Italy Serie A 07/03/25
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Italy Serie A 24/11/24
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Cagliari
Italy Serie A 29/04/24
Genoa
Cagliari
Italy Serie A 05/11/23
Cagliari
Genoa
Italy Serie B 01/03/23
Cagliari
Genoa
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Cagliari preview: Some injury concerns in the team
Ahead of the clash, Andrea Belotti remains on the sideline with a long-term knee injury, while Giuseppe Ciocci (ankle), Alessandro Deiola (thigh), Marko Rog (calf) and Nicola Pintus are all doubtful for the game as they deal with their own fitness issues.
Predicted lineup: Caprile (GK), Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Palestra, Gaetano, Prati, Folorunsho, Obert, Esposito & Borrelli
Last five fixtures
- 08.11.25 – Como 0 – 0 Cagliari
- 03.11.25 – Lazio 2 – 0 Cagliari
- 30.10.25 – Cagliari 1 – 2 Sassuolo
- 26.10.25 – Verona 2 – 2 Cagliari
- 19.10.25 – Cagliari 0 – 2 Bologna
Genoa preview: Key players out due to injury
Genoa will also have some players absent for the game. Jeff Ekhator, Caleb Ekuban, Sebastian Otoa and Hugo Cuenca are all assessed ahead of Saturday’s trip to Sardinia to determine whether any of them will be fit enough to feature.
Predicted lineup: Leali (GK), Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez, Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Martin, Ellertsson, Vitinha & Colombo
Last five fixtures
- 09.11.25 – Genoa 2 – 2 Fiorentina
- 03.11.25 – Sassuolo 1 – 2 Genoa
- 29.10.25 – Genoa 0 – 2 Cremonese
- 26.10.25 – Torino 2 – 1 Genoa
- 19.10.25 – Genoa 0 – 0 Parma
Player to watch: Leo Ostigard
One player to watch out for in this clash is forward Leo Ostigard. The striker has been a key player in the Genoa team despite their poor form this season.
He has scored two goals and provided one assist in his last five games and has also scored in back-to-back games in the Serie A. His importance in the team cannot be overemphasised as Genoa look to get back to winning ways.