Cagliari vs Bologna Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Cagliari host Bologna at Unipol Domus in Italian Serie A on Saturday, and our Cagliari vs Bologna prediction leans toward the visitors, even with the standings pointing the other way.

Fabio Pisacane's side sit eighth in the standings and preach defensive discipline, but their strong start has stalled and finishing remains their biggest flaw in the final third.

Raffaele Palladino's Bologna sit 15th, but that ranking undersells a squad that creates through individual skill and loves to stretch opponents with width.

This matchup has belonged to Bologna, who have won four of the six previous meetings. Cagliari have just one win in those games, with the other ending in a tie.

Cagliari vs Bologna Recent Results

Cagliari came flying out of the gate, winning four of their first five games. The engine has sputtered since, with just one point from their last two outings. Daniel Maldini has been the spark, working behind Paul Mendy in a compact setup that is built to protect a lead rather than boss the ball.

Bologna have steadied the ship since Palladino replaced Tedesco, and their only defeat in that stretch came against Inter. Even that was a 3-1 loss after they had taken the lead. Federico Bernardeschi is the creative focal point, and this team does its best work when its wide forwards get isolated against defenders.

Cagliari vs Bologna Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Cagliari: R. Idrissi (Injured/out), M. Felici (Injured/out)

Bologna: R. Orsolini (Injured/out), R. Piccoli (Injured/out), E. Holm (Injured/out)

Cagliari

Pisacane has an almost full squad, with only Idrissi and Felici missing. The defense stays unchanged, with Yerry Mina partnering Rodriguez in the middle, Ze Pedro on the right and Obert on the left. Winks, Romano and Adopo hold down midfield, and the one real call is whether Fadera or Fazzini joins Daniel Maldini behind Mendy.

Bologna

Bologna's attack is where the Cagliari vs Bologna lineups story gets messy. Palladino has lost Orsolini and Piccoli, so Jay Enem is set to lead the line ahead of Artem Dovbyk, who looks headed for another game on the bench. Bernardeschi and Cambiaghi start wide. Darmian is confirmed in a back three with Casale, preferred to Heggem, and Theate, while Pobega and Ferguson pair up in midfield with Zortea on the right and Miranda on the left. Holm is also out injured.

Cagliari vs Bologna Predicted Lineup

Cagliari

Formation: 4-3-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: E. Caprile; Z. Pedro, Y. Mina, J. Rodríguez, A. Obert; A. Romano, H. Winks, M. Adopo; A. Fadera, D. Maldini; P. Mendy

Bologna

Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. Pessina; M. Darmian, N. Casale, A. Theate; N. Zortea, T. Pobega, L. Ferguson, J. Miranda; F. Bernardeschi, J. Enem, N. Cambiaghi

Cagliari vs Bologna Key Stats & Game Facts

• Cagliari have received 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 Serie A games against Bologna.
• There have been 26+ shots taken in 7 of Cagliari's last 7 Serie A games.
• Daniel Maldini has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 5 Serie A appearances.
• Nicolò Cambiaghi has won 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 Serie A appearances against Cagliari.
• Federico Bernardeschi has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of his last 10 Serie A appearances against Cagliari.

Cagliari vs Bologna Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a Bologna win in an open, end-to-end game. The numbers make the visitors the favorite at 41.7% to win. They also have the attacking track record in this matchup, scoring 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 Serie A games against Cagliari. The hosts will cause problems through the middle, but their finishing is too unreliable to trust, and Bologna's wide forwards can make them pay for it.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects about 2.8 goals for this one. Our first of the Cagliari vs Bologna best picks sits in the Total Goals Over/Under market, and this line keeps showing up as a positive expected-value play. Both sides are rated to score more often than not, and Bologna alone carry a 1.5-goal projection, so this has the look of a messy, open game.

Bologna to win in the Moneyline market. The model rates them as favorites away at Cagliari. This one sits in the Moneyline market. Cagliari are rated at just 33.1% to win on their own field, and Bologna's four wins from the six previous meetings show the visitors know how to solve this opponent. Add in Cagliari's struggles converting opportunities, and the away side is the right call.

Cagliari vs Bologna Same Game Parlay

Our Cagliari vs Bologna same game parlay picks stack four player props: Daniel Maldini to score, Paul Mendy fouls and two Federico Bernardeschi shooting lines.

Daniel Maldini, Anytime Goalscorer. He has found the net in 4 of his last 5 Serie A outings and is Cagliari's most dangerous attacker behind Mendy.

Paul Mendy Over 1.5 Player Fouls. He has been whistled for 2+ fouls in every one of his last five Serie A appearances, and battling a back three will keep him busy.

Federico Bernardeschi Over 2.5 Player Shots. He has let fly 3+ times in 7 of his last 10 Serie A appearances against Cagliari, and he is Bologna's main volume shooter.

Federico Bernardeschi Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target. Five of his past seven Serie A appearances have brought at least one shot on target, which pairs neatly with his shot volume.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Cagliari vs Bologna Talking Points

The big question is where Bologna's goals come from. With Orsolini and Piccoli out, Jay Enem leads the line, so the threat shifts wide to Bernardeschi and Cambiaghi. That suits a side that loves width and attacking down the left. Cagliari prefer to sit in their own half and attack through the middle, and Pisacane's group did enough that way to hold Juventus to a 1-1 tie. The weak spot is set pieces, which both teams defend poorly, so a stubborn game could still turn messy in a hurry. On the Cagliari vs Bologna betting odds, the hosts sit at +225 (Bet365), a price that shows how far the market leans toward the visitors.

Cagliari vs Bologna Predictions FAQs

When is the Cagliari vs Bologna Serie A game?

The Cagliari vs Bologna Serie A game kicks off at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Where is Cagliari vs Bologna being played?

The Cagliari vs Bologna Serie A game is being played at Unipol Domus.

Who is in the probable starting lineups for Cagliari vs Bologna?

Cagliari's probable XI includes E. Caprile in goal and P. Mendy up front, while Bologna's probable XI includes M. Pessina in goal and J. Enem as the central striker.

Which players are missing for Cagliari vs Bologna?

Cagliari are missing R. Idrissi and M. Felici, both injured. Bologna are missing R. Orsolini, R. Piccoli and E. Holm, all injured.

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