ITALY SERIE A
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Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Referee: V. Crezzini
Bologna
Match Timeline
Cagliari
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
42'
A. Deiola ↔ I. Sulemana
Cagliari
🔄
46'
S. Sohm ↔ J. Rowe
Bologna
🟨
52'
Michel Adopo
Cagliari
🔄
63'
B. Dominguez ↔ R. Orsolini
Bologna
🔄
63'
J. Odgaard ↔ S. Castro
Bologna
🟨
68'
Eivind Helland
Bologna
🔄
73'
S. Esposito ↔ P. Mendy
Cagliari
🔄
78'
F. Bernardeschi ↔ L. Ferguson
Bologna
🔄
85'
L. De Silvestri ↔ N. Zortea
Bologna
🔄
89'
M. Adopo ↔ G. Zappa
Cagliari
🟨
90+5'
Santiago Castro
Bologna

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 89.3%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 40.6%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 30.4%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
89.3%
-
BTTS BTTS No
40.6%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
30.4%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
85.1%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-0
-
-
Probability Distribution
Bologna Win 89.3%
Draw 10.7%
Cagliari Win 0%
Expected Goals (xG)
Bologna1.35
Cagliari1.18
Recent Form (Last 5)
Bologna Bologna
WWDLW
68 GF / 64 GA
Cagliari Cagliari
WLDWL
42 GF / 52 GA
Key Stats
1.31
Average Goals Scored
1.14
1.23
Average Goals Conceded
1.41
26
BTTS Yes
20
24
Over 2.5
18
4.48
Shots on Goal
3.32

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Bologna Bologna 52 matches
Cagliari Cagliari 37 matches
Bologna Statistic Cagliari
22 Wins 10
12 Draws 11
18 Losses 16
68 Goals For 42
64 Goals Against 52
1.31 Avg Goals Scored 1.14
1.23 Avg Goals Conceded 1.41
26 BTTS Yes 20
39 Over 1.5 29
24 Over 2.5 18
13 Over 3.5 8
14 Clean Sheets 7
14 Failed To Score 12
4.48 Shots On Goal 3.32
14.35 Total Shots 10.3
5.37 Corners 3.65
54.6% Ball Possession 45.5%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match looks like a contest between Bologna's more proactive style and Cagliari's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Cagliari. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Bologna expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Cagliari in 3-5-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Cagliari having the stronger overall control. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day.

Bologna Analysis

Bologna sit 9 with 48 points after 34 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 14 wins, 6 draws, and 14 defeats, and the 42:41 goal record continues to suggest mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on R. Orsolini (8 goals), S. Castro (7 goals), J. Odgaard (5 goals), with creative support from Nicolò Cambiaghi (4 assists), E. Holm (4 assists), B. Dominguez (3 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. At home, the split record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests balanced attacking football.

Cagliari Analysis

With 36 points from 34 games and a place of 16, Cagliari still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 9 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses, together with goals at 36:49, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Sebastiano Esposito (6 goals), Gennaro Borrelli (4 goals), Semih Kılıçsoy (4 goals), with creative support from Sebastiano Esposito (5 assists), M. Palestra (4 assists), G. Gaetano (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 3 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Bologna won 8 times, Cagliari won 5 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 21:15 from Bologna's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 7 matches, with an average of 2.4 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 1X (100%)
Predicted formations: Bologna 4-2-3-1 / Cagliari 3-5-2
Missing players: Bologna 6, Cagliari 7
H2H summary: Bologna wins 8, draws 2, Cagliari wins 5
Stats
Bologna Bologna
Cagliari Cagliari
Shots on Goal
4
Shots on Goal
2
Shots off Goal
5
Shots off Goal
3
Blocked Shots
4
Blocked Shots
3
7 Corner Kicks 2
13 Fouls 12
3 Offsides 5
65% Ball Possession 35%
13 Total Shots 8
4 Shots on Goal 2
5 Shots off Goal 3
4 Blocked Shots 3
6 Shots insidebox 6
7 Shots outsidebox 2
2 Goalkeeper Saves 4
493 Total passes 273
412 Passes accurate 198
0.53 expected_goals 1.07
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 1 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Bologna
Formation
Cagliari
M. Pessina
M. Pessina
L. De Silvestri
L. De Silvestri
E. Fauske Helland
E. Fauske Helland
J. Lucumi
J. Lucumi
J. Miranda
J. Miranda
R. Freuler
R. Freuler
N. Moro
N. Moro
F. Bernardeschi
F. Bernardeschi
S. Sohm
S. Sohm
B. Dominguez
B. Dominguez
J. Odgaard
J. Odgaard
E. Caprile
E. Caprile
J. Pedro
J. Pedro
Y. Mina
Y. Mina
A. Dossena
A. Dossena
A. Obert
A. Obert
M. Palestra
M. Palestra
M. Adopo
M. Adopo
G. Gaetano
G. Gaetano
A. Deiola
A. Deiola
M. Folorunsho
M. Folorunsho
S. Esposito
S. Esposito
Bologna 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
25
M. Pessina
G
29
L. De Silvestri
↓ 85'
D
5
E. Fauske Helland
🟨 68'
D
26
J. Lucumi
D
33
J. Miranda
D
8
R. Freuler
M
6
N. Moro
M
10
F. Bernardeschi
↓ 78'
M
23
S. Sohm
↓ 46'
M
30
B. Dominguez
↓ 63'
M
21
J. Odgaard
↓ 63'
F
Substitutes
13
F. Ravaglia
G
12
R. Gnudi
G
7
R. Orsolini
↑ 63'
F
14
T. Heggem
D
20
N. Zortea
↑ 85'
D
41
M. Vitik
D
11
J. Rowe
↑ 46'
F
9
S. Castro
↑ 63' 🟨 90+5'
F
22
C. Lykogiannis
D
19
L. Ferguson
↑ 78'
M
4
T. Pobega
M
Cagliari 4-5-1
Starting XI
1
E. Caprile
G
32
J. Pedro
D
26
Y. Mina
D
22
A. Dossena
D
33
A. Obert
D
2
M. Palestra
M
8
M. Adopo
↓ 89' 🟨 52'
M
10
G. Gaetano
M
14
A. Deiola
↓ 42'
M
90
M. Folorunsho
M
94
S. Esposito
↓ 73'
F
Substitutes
24
G. Ciocci
G
12
A. Sherri
G
19
A. Belotti
F
28
G. Zappa
↑ 89'
D
25
I. Sulemana
↑ 42'
M
37
Y. Trepy
F
15
J. Rodriguez
D
31
P. Mendy
↑ 73'
F
9
S. Kilicsoy
F
20
A. Albarracin
F
Last matches: Bologna
23.05.26
Ser
Bologna
Inter
3
3
D
17.05.26
Ser
Bologna
Atalanta
1
0
W
11.05.26
Ser
Bologna
Napoli
3
2
W
25.04.26
Ser
Bologna
AS Roma
0
2
L
19.04.26
Ser
Bologna
Juventus
0
2
L
16.04.26
UEF
Bologna
Aston Villa
0
4
L
12.04.26
Ser
Bologna
Lecce
2
0
W
09.04.26
UEF
Bologna
Aston Villa
1
3
L
05.04.26
Ser
Bologna
Cremonese
2
1
W
22.03.26
Ser
Bologna
Lazio
0
2
L
19.03.26
UEF
Bologna
AS Roma
4
3
W
15.03.26
Ser
Bologna
Sassuolo
1
0
W
12.03.26
UEF
Bologna
AS Roma
1
1
D
08.03.26
Ser
Bologna
Hellas Verona
1
2
L
02.03.26
Ser
Bologna
Pisa
1
0
W
26.02.26
UEF
Bologna
Brann
1
0
W
23.02.26
Ser
Bologna
Udinese
1
0
W
19.02.26
UEF
Bologna
Brann
1
0
W
15.02.26
Ser
Bologna
Torino
2
1
W
11.02.26
Cop
Bologna
Lazio
1
1
D
Last matches: Cagliari
24.05.26
Ser
Cagliari
AC Milan
2
1
W
17.05.26
Ser
Cagliari
Torino
2
1
W
09.05.26
Ser
Cagliari
Udinese
0
2
L
27.04.26
Ser
Cagliari
Atalanta
3
2
W
17.04.26
Ser
Cagliari
Inter
0
3
L
11.04.26
Ser
Cagliari
Cremonese
1
0
W
04.04.26
Ser
Cagliari
Sassuolo
1
2
L
20.03.26
Ser
Cagliari
Napoli
0
1
L
15.03.26
Ser
Cagliari
Pisa
1
3
L
07.03.26
Ser
Cagliari
Como
1
2
L
27.02.26
Ser
Cagliari
Parma
1
1
D
21.02.26
Ser
Cagliari
Lazio
0
0
D
16.02.26
Ser
Cagliari
Lecce
0
2
L
09.02.26
Ser
Cagliari
AS Roma
0
2
L
31.01.26
Ser
Cagliari
Hellas Verona
4
0
W
24.01.26
Ser
Cagliari
Fiorentina
2
1
W
17.01.26
Ser
Cagliari
Juventus
1
0
W
12.01.26
Ser
Cagliari
Genoa
0
3
L
08.01.26
Ser
Cagliari
Cremonese
2
2
D
02.01.26
Ser
Cagliari
AC Milan
0
1
L
H2H: Bologna vs Cagliari
03.05.26
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
0
0
D
19.10.25
H2H
Cagliari
Bologna
0
2
W
02.03.25
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
1
W
29.10.24
H2H
Cagliari
Bologna
0
2
W
14.01.24
H2H
Cagliari
Bologna
2
1
L
02.09.23
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
1
W
20.10.22
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
1
0
W
11.01.22
H2H
Cagliari
Bologna
2
1
L
01.11.21
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
0
W
03.03.21
H2H
Cagliari
Bologna
1
0
L
31.10.20
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
3
2
W
01.07.20
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
1
1
D
30.10.19
H2H
Cagliari
Bologna
3
2
L
10.03.19
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
0
W
06.10.18
H2H
Cagliari
Bologna
2
0
L
Last matches: Bologna
23.05.26
Ser
Bologna
Inter
3
3
D
25.04.26
Ser
Bologna
AS Roma
0
2
L
12.04.26
Ser
Bologna
Lecce
2
0
W
09.04.26
UEF
Bologna
Aston Villa
1
3
L
22.03.26
Ser
Bologna
Lazio
0
2
L
12.03.26
UEF
Bologna
AS Roma
1
1
D
08.03.26
Ser
Bologna
Hellas Verona
1
2
L
26.02.26
UEF
Bologna
Brann
1
0
W
23.02.26
Ser
Bologna
Udinese
1
0
W
11.02.26
Cop
Bologna
Lazio
1
1
D
08.02.26
Ser
Bologna
Parma
0
1
L
03.02.26
Ser
Bologna
AC Milan
0
3
L
22.01.26
UEF
Bologna
Celtic
2
2
D
18.01.26
Ser
Bologna
Fiorentina
1
2
L
07.01.26
Ser
Bologna
Atalanta
0
2
L
28.12.25
Ser
Bologna
Sassuolo
1
1
D
19.12.25
Sup
Bologna
Inter
1
1
D
14.12.25
Ser
Bologna
Juventus
0
1
L
04.12.25
Cop
Bologna
Parma
2
1
W
01.12.25
Ser
Bologna
Cremonese
1
3
L
H2H at home: Bologna
03.05.26
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
0
0
D
02.03.25
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
1
W
02.09.23
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
1
W
20.10.22
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
1
0
W
01.11.21
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
0
W
31.10.20
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
3
2
W
01.07.20
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
1
1
D
10.03.19
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
0
W
Last matches: Cagliari
24.05.26
Ser
Cagliari
AC Milan
2
1
W
17.04.26
Ser
Cagliari
Inter
0
3
L
04.04.26
Ser
Cagliari
Sassuolo
1
2
L
15.03.26
Ser
Cagliari
Pisa
1
3
L
27.02.26
Ser
Cagliari
Parma
1
1
D
09.02.26
Ser
Cagliari
AS Roma
0
2
L
24.01.26
Ser
Cagliari
Fiorentina
2
1
W
12.01.26
Ser
Cagliari
Genoa
0
3
L
08.01.26
Ser
Cagliari
Cremonese
2
2
D
27.12.25
Ser
Cagliari
Torino
2
1
W
13.12.25
Ser
Cagliari
Atalanta
1
2
L
03.12.25
Cop
Cagliari
Napoli
1
1
D
29.11.25
Ser
Cagliari
Juventus
1
2
L
08.11.25
Ser
Cagliari
Como
0
0
D
03.11.25
Ser
Cagliari
Lazio
0
2
L
26.10.25
Ser
Cagliari
Hellas Verona
2
2
D
05.10.25
Ser
Cagliari
Udinese
1
1
D
19.09.25
Ser
Cagliari
Lecce
2
1
W
30.08.25
Ser
Cagliari
Napoli
0
1
L
23.05.25
Ser
Cagliari
Napoli
0
2
L
H2H away: Cagliari
03.05.26
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
0
0
D
02.03.25
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
1
L
02.09.23
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
1
L
20.10.22
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
1
0
L
01.11.21
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
0
L
31.10.20
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
3
2
L
01.07.20
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
1
1
D
10.03.19
H2H
Bologna
Cagliari
2
0
L

Standings

Serie A
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 38 27 6 5 89:35 54 87
D D W W D
2 38 23 7 8 58:36 22 76
W W L D W
3 38 23 4 11 59:31 28 73
W W W W W
4 38 20 11 7 65:29 36 71
W W W D W
5 38 20 10 8 53:35 18 70
L W L L D
6 38 19 12 7 61:34 27 69
D L W D D
7 38 15 14 9 51:36 15 59
D L W D L
8 38 16 8 14 49:46 3 56
D W W D L
9 38 14 12 12 41:40 1 54
W L L W D
10 38 14 8 16 45:48 -3 50
L L W W D
11 38 14 7 17 46:50 -4 49
L L L W D
12 38 12 9 17 44:63 -19 45
D L W L D
13 38 11 12 15 28:46 -18 45
W L L L W
14 38 11 10 17 40:53 -13 43
W W L D W
15 38 9 15 14 41:50 -9 42
D W D L D
16 38 10 11 17 41:51 -10 41
L L D D L
17 38 10 8 20 28:50 -22 38
W W L W D
18 38 8 10 20 32:57 -25 34
L W W L L
19 38 3 12 23 25:61 -36 21
L D L D D
20 38 2 12 24 26:71 -45 18
L L L L L
Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
Relegation - Serie B

Missing Players

Bologna 6 missing
-
L. Skorupski
Questionable Muscle Injury
OUT
-
Joao Mario
Missing Fixture Injury
OUT
-
N. Cambiaghi
Missing Fixture Muscle Injury
OUT
-
T. Dallinga
Questionable Injury
OUT
-
J. Rowe
Questionable Muscle Injury
OUT
-
K. Bonifazi
Missing Fixture Inactive
OUT
Cagliari 7 missing
-
R. Idrissi
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
J. Rodriguez
Questionable Injury
OUT
-
M. Felici
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
L. Mazzitelli
Questionable Injury
OUT
-
G. Borrelli
Missing Fixture Thigh Injury
OUT
-
P. Mendy
Questionable Muscle Injury
OUT
-
L. Pavoletti
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT