Cagliari vs Genoa Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Matchday 28 of the Serie A 2024-25 season is set to be underway

Cagliari will host Genoa in Round 28 of the Serie A 2024-25 season at the Sardegna Arena. Cagliari are 15th in the points table with 25 points in 27 matches. They have won six matches, drawn seven, and lost 14 so far in the league. Genoa are 12th in the points table with 31 points in 27 matches. They have won seven matches, drawn 10 and lost 10 so far in the league.

The home side are coming to this game on the back of a loss against Genoa in the previous game in the Serie A. Genoa have drawn against Empoli in their previous game in the Serie A. Genoa drew 2-2 against Cagliari in the previous leg in the Serie A earlier this season.

During the last 23 meetings with Cagliari playing at home, the home team have won 14 times, there have been four draws while Genoa have won five times. The goal difference is 37-20 in favour of Cagliari.

Uniti verso #CagliariGenoa 🫂⚽️ pic.twitter.com/AZESisR2zJ

— Cagliari Calcio (@CagliariCalcio) March 4, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Cagliari, Sardnia
• Stadium: Sardegna Arena
• Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 1:15 AM IST
• Referee: Paolo Valeri
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Cagliari (in all competitions): L-L-D-W-L

Genoa (in all competition): D-L-W-D-L

Players to watch out for:

Roberto Piccoli (Cagliari):

Roberto Piccoli has scored seven goals in 27 matches so far in the Serie A 2024/2025 season. Overall, his goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.28. Moreover, Piccoli’s total G/A is seven for this season. His goal involvement equates to 0.28 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.26. So, he is definitely the one player who will be vital for Cagliari’s chances in this game.

Roberto Piccoli rose highest to head in 💥#CagliariLazio pic.twitter.com/Hwhtv2Qv8l

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) February 4, 2025

Andrea Pinnamoti (Genoa):

Andrea Pinamonti has scored eight goals in 26 matches so far in the Serie A 2024/2025 season. His goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.34. Moreover, Pinamonti’s total G/A is nine for this season. His goal involvement equates to 0.38 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.36. This puts Pinamonti’s npxG output at 8.23. So, he is definitely the one player to watch out for Genoa in this game.

Match Facts:

• The most common result of matches between the two sides when Cagliari Calcio is playing at home is 2-1. Five matches have ended with this result.
• The hosts score 31% of their goals between the minutes 76-90.
• Genoa CFC score 38% of their goals between the minutes 76-90.

Cagliari vs Genoa: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Match to end in a draw: 3.18 as per 1xBet.
• Total goals under 2.5: 1.62 as per 1xBet
• Both teams to score -Yes: 1.99 as per 1xBet

Injuries and Team News:

The hosts have more or less everyone available for this game. Only Zito Luvumbo is injured.

Mario Balotelli won’t be part of Genoa’s squad. Thorsby and Vitinha are injured.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 47

Cagliari won: 18

Draws: 10

Genoa won: 19

Predicted Lineup:

Cagliari Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Caprile; Zappa, Yerry Mina, Luperto, Obert; Zortea, Adopo, Makoumbou, Augello; Piccoli, Coman

Genoa Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Leali; De Winter, Matturro, Johan Vasquez; Zanoli, Masini, Frendrup, Caricol; Junior Messias, Miretti; Pinamonti

Match Predictions:

Both teams have been lacking form and we expect the game to be a draw and a low-scoring affair. They haven’t shown the attacking flair in the recent games.

Prediction: Cagliari 1-1 Genoa

Telecast

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