Sassuolo vs Cagliari: Prediction, Key Team News, and Lineups

Cagliari travel to Sassuolo on Saturday afternoon after the international break. The visitors remain embroiled in a relegation scrap, while Sassuolo chase a top-10 finish.

Match preview

Cagliari have lost three league games in a row. They took just two points from the last 21 available.

Since February, they have gained fewer points than any Serie A side. They have also scored the fewest goals in that period.

The Rossoblu ended the break on a 1-0 home defeat to Napoli. Fabio Pisacane’s rookie spell as coach still seeks to secure a fourth consecutive top-flight season.

Sassuolo form and context

Sassuolo will aim to complete their first season double over Cagliari. They won the reverse fixture 2-1 in October.

The Neroverdi went into the break on a three-match winless run. They lost to Lazio and Bologna, then drew 1-1 with Juventus thanks to Andrea Pinamonti.

Sassuolo sit 10th with 39 points. They have collected 20 points from 15 home games at the Mapei Stadium this season.

Key Team News

Below are the main availability updates for both sides.

• Cagliari: Adam Obert returns after a one-match ban. Alberto Dossena is suspended.
• Cagliari: Riyad Idrissi and Mattia Felici are out for the season.
• Cagliari: Gennaro Borrelli and Andrea Belotti have resumed training. They are unlikely to start.
• Cagliari: Leonardo Pavoletti has trained separately and could make the bench.
• Sassuolo: An illness outbreak has sidelined several players ahead of the game.
• Sassuolo: Alieu Fadera and Daniel Boloca remain injured. Edoardo Pieragnolo and Fali Cande are long-term absentees.
• Sassuolo: Tarik Muharemovic will lead the defence. Arijanet Muric remains the goalkeeper.

Team form

Sassuolo Serie A form: W W W L L D.

Cagliari Serie A form: L D D L L L.

Lineups

Verdict

Sassuolo vs Cagliari: Prediction — Filmogaz.com expects a narrow home win. The suggested score is 1-0 to Sassuolo.

Historically, more than half of their 19 Serie A meetings ended in draws. Still, Sassuolo’s experienced front line should trouble Cagliari’s struggling attack.

Cagliari’s lack of a reliable striker and their recent malaise make victory unlikely. Sassuolo’s home form and attacking options give them the edge.