Bologna vs Cagliari Prediction 3 May 2026
📢 In Serie A's 35th round, Cagliari travel to the "Renato Dall'Ara" to face Bologna. The Islanders are fighting for survival, pushing themselves to the limit and scrapping for points in nearly every match. The hosts, meanwhile, are not in their best form, which makes their favorite status less clear-cut. This upcoming clash promises to be more intense than it might initially appear.
Head-to-Head
📊 The recent head-to-head history favors the hosts: out of 37 matches, the "red and blue" have claimed victory 17 times, eight encounters ended in a draw, while Cagliari emerged victorious on 12 occasions. In the first round of the current season, Bologna faced little resistance and secured a 2-0 away win, with the final score accurately reflecting the action on the pitch.
Head-to-head statistics Bologna - Cagliari
Bologna Team Overview
🔴 Bologna are struggling with consistency this season, and finding positives in their recent performances is challenging. They head into the upcoming match on the back of three consecutive defeats, having lost 2-0 at home to Roma last weekend. Despite having more possession (60% to 40%) and taking more shots (10 to 7), it was the Romans who posed the greater threat: 0.71 to 1.47 in xG and 0-3 in clear-cut chances. The final result, therefore, seems justified.
🔵 Bologna sit in ninth place in the league table with 48 points. Theoretically, seventh place could still offer a European spot, so the "rossoblù" remain motivated. However, they trail the top seven by six points, making it extremely difficult to bridge that gap with just four matches remaining.
Match Results: Bologna
Cagliari Calcio Team Overview
🔴 Cagliari fans have every reason to be pleased with their team's recent performances. The Islanders have secured six points from their last three matches, only falling to the formidable Inter Milan (0-3). Last weekend, Cagliari even managed to topple Atalanta (3-2), a team vying for European competition spots. They did it in their trademark style: despite having just 26% possession, they capitalized on quick counterattacks and made the most of their chances.
🔵 This recent stretch has allowed the Islanders to slightly distance themselves from the relegation zone. They now sit eight points clear of 18th place, which seems quite comfortable with only four rounds remaining in the season. However, securing their top-flight status is not yet guaranteed, so Cagliari must approach their remaining fixtures with full focus.
Match Results: Cagliari Calcio
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Bologna
🚫 The hosts are dealing with a significant injury list: Thijs Dallinga is doubtful due to a muscle strain, while Nicolo Cambiaghi (hip injury), Lukasz Skorupski (hamstring injury), and Joao Mario (hip injury) are confirmed absentees.
📌 Among these, the absence of Skorupski is a major blow. The Polish goalkeeper is their first-choice between the sticks, and without him, the Red and Blues have been conceding noticeably more goals recently.
Cagliari Calcio
🚫 The visitors face a lengthy injury list: Luca Mazzitelli (muscle injury), Gennaro Borrelli (muscle injury), and Paul Mendy (muscle injury) will not play. Additionally, Mattia Felici (cruciate ligament rupture), Riyad Idrissi (cruciate ligament rupture), and Leonardo Pavoletti (knee injury) are confirmed to be out for the rest of the season.
📌 Despite the numerous absentees, these losses aren't considered severe. Some players have been sidelined for a while, and others rarely see consistent playing time, so the squad isn't critically impacted.
⚽ Goal Prediction
One of the primary reasons for Bologna's low position in the table is their lackluster attacking play. Even at home, they struggle to find the back of the net, failing to score more than two goals in 11 of their last 12 Serie A home matches. Given these stats, a bet on Bologna under 1.5 goals at odds of 1.80* seems like a reasonable option.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Cagliari rank among the worst teams in Serie A when it comes to winning corners, averaging just 3.6 per match, with only Cremonese posting a lower average at 3.4. It's also worth noting that the "Islanders" have failed to win more than three corners in their last eight away head-to-heads against Bologna. Betting on Cagliari under 3.5 corners is available at odds of 1.75*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editorial Prediction
Bologna are considered the favorites for the upcoming clash, but there's room to challenge the bookmakers' view here. The "Rossoblù" are having a less than convincing season, and their recent performances hardly inspire confidence: the team has lost their last three matches with an aggregate score of 0-8. Cagliari, on the other hand, are showing resilience at the moment. The "Islanders" are locked in a fierce battle for survival, so they will be highly focused and aim to capitalize on any opportunities they get. Given Bologna's defensive issues and the visitors' strong motivation, betting on a Cagliari goal seems like a well-founded prediction. We dare to suggest that the match might end in a 1-1 draw.
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