Bologna vs Cagliari prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, May 3, 2026
Serie A Italy
In the 35th round of the Italian Serie A, Bologna will face Cagliari on May 3, 2026. Neither team has significant tournament objectives left, but the hosts will try to use their strengths to please their fans.
Bologna vs Cagliari: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Renato Dall'Ara" returned to mid-table status in Serie A last season, despite an unsuccessful run in the Champions League. However, they did win the cup, which secured them a spot in the Europa League. There, the Italians reached the quarterfinals but were soundly beaten by Aston Villa. Domestically, they haven't shown much improvement compared to 2024/2025, although they finally managed to win enough matches in the spring. Still, they suffered defeats against both Juventus and Roma, the latter their most recent opponent.
The Sardinian team finished safely in fifteenth place with 36 points. This season, they haven't been impressive either and endured four consecutive defeats in the spring—but managed a 1-0 win over Cremonese, widening the gap from relegation rivals. Moreover, they beat Atalanta in the most recent round.
Orsolini and company average 1.24 goals scored per match, conceding 1.21. The islanders' stats are significantly worse: 1.06 goals scored and a third more conceded, 1.44 per game.
Previous Meetings: Bologna vs Cagliari
Bologna have won five of the last six encounters, including the last three in a row, suffering just one defeat.
The hosts are clear favorites in this fixture. However, as both teams are merely finishing the season, a bet on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.7) seems reasonable.
Bologna vs Cagliari: Key Statistics and Trends
- Bologna have won four of their last five matches
- 44% of Bologna's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.44
- Cagliari have lost seven of their last eleven matches
- 50% of Cagliari's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.5
Bologna vs Cagliari: Probable Starting Lineups
Bologna are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Pessina - Miranda, Lucumí, Casale, João Mário - Freuler, Moro - Cambiaghi, Zomm, Orsolini - Castro. Skorupski, Dallingha, Bernardeschi, and Casale are out of the squad.
Cagliari are also expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Caprile - Obert, Camejo, Mina, Palestra - Gaetano, Mazzitelli - Folorunsho, Deiola, Esposito - Borrelli. Idrissi, Felici, and Pavoletti are injured.
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