As the winter schedule continues in Italy, Cremonese will welcome Cagliari to the Stadio Giovanni Zini on Thursday for a crucial Serie A fixture, with both sides looking to bounce back from their previous defeat.
The home side head into this clash looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to a relegation-battling Fiorentina side. They have not had the best of games in their last five matches, with just one win, three losses and one draw.
The visitors, meanwhile, arrive in Cremona, having failed to build on their previous win against Torino. They suffered a 1-0 home loss to AC Milan last time out and have managed just two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five games.
Read our Cremonese vs Cagliari predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Italian Serie A predictions.
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Cremonese vs Cagliari prediction: Away team to nick a win
Key statistics
- Cagliari have won their last three games against Cremonese.
- Under 2.5 goals have been scored in four of their last five encounters.
- Four of their last five meetings have been won by Cagliari.
Correct score prediction: Cremonese 0-1 Cagliari
Looking at the form of both teams, we expect a tight game in this encounter, but we tip Cagliari to claim a narrow win. We predict a 1-0 scoreline in favour of the Rossoblu.
Both teams have shown a tendency to play cautiously against direct rivals in the table, often resulting in shared spoils when the stakes are high. Both sides are wary of losing ground, but we expect the visitors to claim a narrow win.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Cremonese are slight favourites
- Home: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- Draw: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- Away: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Cremonese are rated as slight favourites for this contest, with odds of 2.25 implying a 44.4% chance of a home victory. Cagliari are priced at 3.25, translating to a 30.8% probability of an away win, while the draw is available at 3.20, suggesting a 31.3% likelihood.
The odds point towards a closely contested match, where home advantage gives Cremonese a slight edge, but Cagliari are expected to remain competitive throughout and could challenge if they manage to impose their physical approach.
Most recent head-to-head: A history of narrow margins
A look at the recent head-to-head record highlights how evenly matched these two sides have been, with tight contests often decided by fine margins. However, Cagliari have had a slight edge in these meetings, winning four and Cremonese has won just one.
Their latest meeting came in the Coppa Italia in 2024, when Cagliari edged a narrow 1-0 victory on home soil. That result mirrored another cup clash back in 2020, which also ended 1-0 in favour of the Sardinian side.
Italy Serie A 06/01/26
Cremonese
Cagliari
Coppa Italia 24/09/24
Cagliari
Cremonese
Coppa Italia 28/10/20
Cagliari
Cremonese
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Cremonese preview: Minimal injury concerns
Cremonese are close to full strength for this fixture, with Warren Bondo expected to be available after recovering from a minor muscle issue that forced his withdrawal against Fiorentina. Jeremy Sarmiento and Michele Collocolo remain the only players unavailable, both sidelined through injury.
Predicted lineup: Audero (GK), Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti, Barbieri, Payero, Grassi, Vandeputte, Pezzella, Bonazzoli & Vardy
Last five fixtures
- 04.01.26 – Fiorentina 1–0 Cremonese
- 28.12.25 – Cremonese 0–2 Napoli
- 20.12.25 – Lazio 0–0 Cremonese
- 13.12.25 – Torino 1–0 Cremonese
- 07.12.25 – Cremonese 2–0 Lecce
Cagliari preview: Fitness concerns in attack
Cagliari star Sebastiano Esposito remains a doubt as he continues to battle a calf injury, but will face a late fitness test to determine his availability. Also, Alessandro Deiola, Andrea Belotti, Mattia Felici and Michael Folorunsho are on the injury list and will not be available for the game.
There is some positive news for Fabio Pisacane, with Zito Luvumbo recently returning from the Africa Cup of Nations after Angola were eliminated at the group stage.
Predicted lineup: Caprile (GK), Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Palestra, Adopo, Prati, Mazzitelli, Obert, Gaetano & Esposito
Last five fixtures
- 02.01.26 – Cagliari 0–1 AC Milan
- 27.12.25 – Torino 1–2 Cagliari
- 21.12.25 – Cagliari 2–2 Pisa
- 13.12.25 – Atalanta 2–1 Cagliari
- 07.12.25 – Cagliari 1–0 AS Roma
Player to watch: Sebastiano Esposito
Sebastiano Esposito remains the most dangerous attacking threat for the visiting side and enters this fixture in good form. With three goals and two assists to his name this season, the young forward has been the architect of the visitors' most productive attacking sequences.
The movement and technical ability of the secondary striker make him very difficult to track for central defenders. Should the visitors hope to leave Cremona with a result, they will be looking for Esposito to provide the creative spark or the finishing touch needed to break down a solid Cremonese backline.