This Cagliari vs Bologna preview features a fascinating Serie A clash at the Unipol Domus this Sunday as Cagliari host a Bologna side that has been a puzzle to solve this season. The match, kicking off on October 19, 2025, pits two teams with wildly different form profiles against each other. Cagliari have been inconsistent but have shown they can secure points, while Bologna have been perfect at home but are yet to win a single game on their travels, picking up just one point from three away fixtures.3
This match preview delves into a fixture defined by conflicting trends. Bologna have dominated the recent head-to-head, but their severe travel sickness this season makes this a difficult match to call. For punters, this game offers intriguing value, especially on platforms like BC.Game, which has extensive markets on all Serie A action.
Cagliari Vs Bologna match preview
Team Recent Form
(Last 5 Serie A Matches)
Cagliari: D-L-W-W-L
Bologna: W-D-W-L-W
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Cagliari’s form has been a mixed bag, culminating in a 1-1 draw away to Udinese before the international break.4 Their last five league games include impressive wins over Lecce and Parma, but also a 0-2 home loss to Inter.5 Bologna, meanwhile, are 7th in the table thanks to a perfect home record. They smashed Pisa 4-0 last time out but have looked vulnerable on the road, losing to Milan and Roma and only managing a draw with Lecce.6
Key Stats
- Bologna’s Away Woes: Bologna are winless in their three away matches in Serie A this season (D1, L2).
- H2H Dominance: Bologna have won four of their last five meetings with Cagliari, including a 2-0 victory in this exact fixture last season.
- Goals Drying Up? Both teams are missing their key strikers (Belotti for Cagliari, Immobile for Bologna).7 Notably, six of Cagliari’s last seven Serie A matches have finished with Under 2.5 goals.8
Correct Score Prediction
Our correct score prediction is a 1-1 Draw.
This prediction is heavily influenced by the team news. Both sides are missing their most reliable source of goals, with Andrea Belotti (Cagliari) and Ciro Immobile (Bologna) ruled out.9 This severely blunts both attacks. While Bologna have a clear head-to-head advantage, their away form this season has been poor. Cagliari, despite their inconsistencies, are tough to beat at home and will be desperate to avoid a repeat of last season’s 0-2 loss. A low-scoring draw seems the most logical outcome for these two depleted squads.
Cagliari Vs Bologna H2H
- Bologna have won four of the last five head-to-head encounters.10
- Bologna won both meetings last season (2-1 at home, 2-0 away).
- Despite the recent H2H, Bologna have historically struggled to win back-to-back away games against Cagliari in Serie A.
- Four of the last six meetings between the clubs have seen both teams find the net.
Pre-game Odds
- Cagliari: 3.71
- Draw: 3.35
- Sporting Gijon: 2.21
(Odds are approximate and subject to change. Check BC.Game for the latest odds)
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Team News Cagliari
Cagliari have been dealt a massive blow with the long-term injury to star striker Andrea Belotti, who is out with a cruciate ligament injury.11 His absence puts the pressure on Gennaro Borrelli and Sebastiano Esposito. Defender Yerry Mina (calf) and Alessandro Di Pardo (calf) are also major doubts for the match. On a positive note, Gabriele Zappa and midfielder Gianluca Gaetano have returned to training and are expected to be available for selection.12
Team News Bologna
Bologna are also contending with a significant absence in attack, as veteran striker Ciro Immobile is sidelined with an injury.13 The attacking burden will fall squarely on Riccardo Orsolini, who is currently the joint-top scorer in Serie A with four goals.14 Midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana is also a doubt for the trip to Sardinia.15
Predicted Line-ups
Cagliari Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):
Caprile; Zappa, Pedro, Luperto; Palestra, Adopo, Prati, Folorunsho, Obert; Esposito, Borrelli
Bologna Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Skorupski; Zortea, Heggem, Lucumi, Miranda; Moro, Freuler; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Castro
Cagliari Vs Bologna Betting Tips
This is a tough one to call, but the injuries and form guide point us toward a cautious approach. All of these tips are available to bet on at BC.Game.
- Tip 1 – Result: Draw
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Under 2.5 goals
- Tip 3 – Both Teams to Score: Yes
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