- Bologna F.C. have lost three consecutive games, with a 0-2 defeat to AS Roma and 4-0 loss to Aston Villa following a 2-0 win away to Cagliari in their last head-to-head.
- Cagliari have failed to win in their last two away trips to Bologna F.C.
- Bologna F.C. have won four of their last five games against Cagliari in all competitions (L1).
A tactical battle between attacking and pragmatic approaches
In Serie A this season, Bologna F.C. and Cagliari are 9th and 16th respectively, with 48 and 36 points from their 34 matches. Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna are a more aggressive outfit, with a pressing, attack-focused, and high-tempo approach that contrasts with Fabio Pisacane’s more pragmatic, compact, and reactive style.
Italiano’s system is built around the pressing of the ball, plenty of width, vertical play, and a high defensive line when the ball is in the defensive third. Joshua Zirkzee’s strength and hold-up play have been crucial for the side, with Riccardo Orsolini offering their most consistent attacking threat, top-scoring with eight Serie A goals this season. For those interested in the Bologna F.C. vs Cagliari prediction, Orsolini's form might play a major role.
Pisacane’s Cagliari are more of a compact team that sit back and counter attack. Gianluca Lapadula provides experience and an aerial threat up top, and Nahitan Nández is the team’s engine room, offering creativity and drive from midfield, while also being able to cover ground in transition.
Bologna have a good record in this fixture
Bologna F.C. have been in terrible form in the past weeks, losing four of their last five in all competitions. They’ve lost three in a row, including a 0-2 defeat to AS Roma at home and a 4-0 loss away to Aston Villa in Europe.
Cagliari have picked up two wins and three defeats from their last five and, although they beat Atalanta 3-2 at home last weekend, they lost their most recent away game 3-0 to Inter.
The Bologna F.C. vs Cagliari preview shows that Bologna’s strong head-to-head record against Cagliari in recent meetings, and the visitors’ poor record on the road, suggests they should be able to take control of this game. Cagliari have scored just 0.94 goals per game on the road in Serie A this season, scoring just 16 times in 17 outings.
The verdict
With Bologna F.C. pushing for European qualification and Cagliari desperately fighting for their Serie A lives, this match takes on greater significance, and we’re inclined to think Bologna will be more likely to edge the victory. Our Bologna F.C. vs Cagliari prediction is that Bologna are coming off a poor run of form, but the value odds for a home victory are generous enough to back at 1.86.
We’re also backing a high-scoring game at 2.22 for Over 2.5 goals, as both teams have shown their ability to score in the right conditions, and Bologna F.C. have conceded 20 goals at home in this Serie A season. Along with these Bologna F.C. vs Cagliari betting tips, we’re going for a correct score prediction of Bologna F.C. to win to nil, with both teams to score no landing at 1.77.
