Match Overview

The Matchday 9 fixture between Cagliari and Sassuolo is scheduled for October 30th at the Unipol Domus stadium. This preview provides a comprehensive forecast, betting odds, and key statistics for the Cagliari vs Sassuolo encounter.

Cagliari Team Analysis

Recent Performance

In their last outing, Fabio Pisacane’s side shared points with Verona in a 2-2 draw on their home turf. This result extended Cagliari’s winless streak in the championship to four matches, comprising two draws and two defeats. Furthermore, the team has managed to keep a clean sheet only once in their previous nine fixtures. The Sardinians currently sit 14th in the league table with nine points.

Key Cagliari Statistics

• The club has failed to win in 7 of their last 10 home matches (2 draws, 5 losses).
• Exactly 2 or 3 goals were scored in nine of the team’s previous home league fixtures.
• At least one team failed to score in 4 of Cagliari’s last 5 home matches.

Cagliari Probable Lineup (3-5-2)*

Elia Caprile – Gabriele Zappa, Ze Pedro, Riad Idrissi – Adam Obert, Marco Palestra, Matteo Prati, Michael Folorunsho, Joseph Liteta – Gennaro Borrelli, Gianluca Gaetano.

Cagliari Injury Report

Defender Yerry Mina, midfielder Alessandro Deiola, and forward Andrea Belotti are unavailable due to injuries.

Sassuolo Team Analysis

Recent Performance

In the previous round, Fabio Grosso’s men suffered a 0-1 home defeat against Roma. This marked Sassuolo’s first loss in their last four championship matches, which had included two victories and one draw. Moreover, the team failed to score for the third time this season. With 11 points, the club currently occupies 13th place in the league standings.

Key Sassuolo Statistics

• The team has not won in 16 of their last 17 away matches (4 draws, 12 losses).
• Both teams scored in 6 of the club’s previous 8 away league fixtures.
• Sassuolo scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 away matches.

Sassuolo Probable Lineup (4-3-3)*

Arijanet Muric – Josh Doig, Filippo Romagna, Jay Iddzes, Sebastian Walukiewicz – Nemanja Matic, Kristian Thorstvedt, Ismael Kone – Aliyu Fadera, Andrea Pinamonti, Domenico Berardi.

Sassuolo Injury Report

Defender Tarik Muharemovic and forward Laurs Skjellerup are sidelined due to injuries.

Referee Profile

Match Official

Luca Pairetto (Italy)

Referee Statistics

• Matches officiated: 14 (, 2024/25–2025/26);
• Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 61;
• Average yellow cards per match: 4.4;
• Red cards shown: 6;
• Average fouls per match: 27;
• Penalties awarded: 14%.

Cagliari vs Sassuolo Match Prediction

Cagliari’s Home Form and Goal-Scoring Trends

At home, the Sardinians haven’t shown consistent performance, yet they consistently strive for active offensive play, leading to regular scoring. In their last 12 home matches, Cagliari failed to score on only three occasions, and in five of those games, they netted at least twice. However, their defense hasn’t always been solid: the team conceded in 12 of their previous 15 home league encounters.

Sassuolo’s Away Performance and Goal Concession Trends

Sassuolo exhibits similar statistics when playing away – the team boasts a lack of issues with scoring goals but is not faultless in defense. In their last eight away matches, the club only failed to find the net once. Nevertheless, across their previous 29 away league fixtures, Sassuolo managed to keep just two clean sheets.

Final Betting Tip

I anticipate both teams to score in this encounter, hence my prediction: “Both Teams to Score – Yes” with odds of 1.88

Prediction Author

Author: Dmitry Shchurko

Lineup Disclaimer

* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.