Key Facts
- Cagliari sits in 7th place with 13 points, while Bologna is in 15th place with five points—despite Cagliari’s recent setback, their better start to the season gives them the edge.
- Cagliari has won three of its last five games, but the recent 0-4 loss to Monza calls into question the team’s defensive stability following that strong run.
- Bologna has conceded at least one goal in each of its last five games; the loss to Inter after taking an early lead underscores the team’s problems throughout the season.
- With winger Riccardo Orsolini and forward Roberto Piccoli out, Bologna is missing key attacking options, which is why their status as narrow favorites on the betting market seems questionable.
- The most recent competitive match between Cagliari and Bologna ended 0–0, supporting a bet on a draw, even though previous head-to-head matches have generally favored Bologna.
- A Cagliari win or a draw remains a plausible bet despite the setback against Monza, as Bologna has won only once in its last five games.
Match Preview
Cagliari’s heavy defeat at AC Monza has brought Fabio Pisacane’s offensive decisions into focus. At the same time, Raffaele Palladino is trying to stabilize FC Bologna again. After a strong start to the season, Cagliari sits in 7th place, while FC Bologna is in 15th and is still searching for consistency. Their last competitive matchup ended in a draw. That sets the stage for a match in which both sides are entering without much momentum.
- Date and Time: October 24, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 8)
The betting market sees FC Bologna as a slight favorite, but absences in the attack cast doubt on their status as favorites. Riccardo Orsolini and Roberto Piccoli are out, while Pisacane is considering a return to a single-striker formation. Cagliari’s clear defeat at AC Monza is the main factor working against the predictions: it makes a draw riskier and also weakens the two defense-oriented bets. Nevertheless, the circumstances point to a Cagliari win or a draw, under 2.5 goals, and the draw. Bologna might struggle to capitalize on Cagliari’s setback for a clear victory.
Cagliari Form & Record Check
Cagliari lost its most recent Serie A match 0–4 to AC Monza. After earning a point against Juventus Turin and racking up three consecutive league wins, this was a major setback. M’Bala Nzola and Paul Mendy had chances before the game turned. More troubling than the missed opportunities, however, was the disjointed second half. This makes a bet on Cagliari or a draw less certain, but the previous results suggest against using Monza as a new benchmark.
Pisacane could once again opt for a single striker. Paul Mendy would then likely start up front, with Daniel Maldini supporting him from behind. In this formation, Maldini previously became Cagliari’s top scorer. That’s significant for a team that has scored only six league goals despite having thirteen points. Alessandro Deiola could return to the starting lineup and to central midfield. Riyad Idrissi and Mattia Felici remain sidelined, which limits the options for the planned lineup change.
FC Bologna Form & Record Check
FC Bologna lost its most recent Serie A match 1-3 to Inter Milan after taking an early lead. This once again highlighted how difficult it is for the team to maintain a strong performance throughout the entire match. The 2-1 win at US Lecce is their only league victory so far this season. The slight favorite status that the betting market assigns to Palladino’s team therefore seems generous. In each of their last five listed league matches, Bologna has conceded a goal. This is a major obstacle to an away win.
Roberto Piccoli is out after having to leave the game against Inter Milan in the first half. Riccardo Orsolini and Emil Holm are also unavailable. Artem Dovbyk or Jay Enem could start up front. Palladino has recently relied on a back three and is evaluating his options in defense. Despite the lineup changes, Bologna can hold its own, but it’s less of a convincing pick for a win.
Cagliari – FC Bologna Head-to-Head & Statistics
The last recorded competitive match in May 2026 ended 0–0. This supports picks for a draw and under 2.5 goals. FC Bologna’s two previous away wins at Cagliari both ended 0–2 from Cagliari’s perspective. These are the strongest historical arguments against betting on Cagliari or a draw. In the recorded competitive matches, Bologna has the better head-to-head record. However, due to current absences, this historical advantage carries less weight than the recent low-scoring results.
