Cagliari vs Sassuolo Preview – Match Preview
Cagliari are going through a tough time right now. They haven’t won any of their last four Serie A matches and are 14th in the table with 9 points from 8 games.
Their poor run started with a 2-0 home loss to Inter Milan in September. After that, they drew 1-1 away against Udinese. In mid-October, they again lost 2-0 at home to Bologna but managed to get a 2-2 draw on their trip to Verona.
Sassuolo have also had a mixed season so far, with most of their matches being low-scoring. They have 10 points from 8 games and are currently 13th in the table.
Most of Sassuolo’s points came in late September and early October, when they beat Udinese 3-1, Verona 1-0, and drew 0-0 with Lecce. Last weekend, they lost 1-0 at home to Roma, where they had 41% possession, 11 shots compared to Roma’s 15, and an expected goals ratio of 1.05 to 1.73.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Cagliari vs Sassuolo |
| Competition | Serie A |
| Date (Today) | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Kick-off | 11:00 PM IST ( 17:30 UTC) |
| Venue | Unipol Domus |
| City | Cagliari, Italy |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Cagliari Win | Sassuolo Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
Cagliari vs Sassuolo – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home | Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2024 | Serie A | Sassuolo | Cagliari | 0-2 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Serie A | Cagliari | Sassuolo | 2-1 |
| 16 Apr 2022 | Serie A | Cagliari | Sassuolo | 1-0 |
| 21 Nov 2021 | Serie A | Sassuolo | Cagliari | 2-2 |
| 31 Jan 2021 | Serie A | Cagliari | Sassuolo | 1-1 |
Cagliari – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Home/Away | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct 2025 | Serie A | Away | Udinese | 1-1 |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Serie A | Home | Inter Milan | 0-2 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Serie A | Away | Lecce | 1-2 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Serie A | Home | Parma | 2-0 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Serie A | Away | Napoli | 0-1 |
Sassuolo – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Home/Away | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2025 | Serie A | Away | Hellas Verona | 1-0 |
| 28 Sep 2025 | Serie A | Home | Udinese | 3-1 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | Serie A | Away | Como | 0-3 |
| 21 Sep 2025 | Serie A | Away | Inter Milan | 1-2 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | Serie A | Home | Lazio | 1-0 |
Cagliari vs Sassuolo Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cagliari | 14 | 8 | 2-3-3 | 9 | 8 | 11 | -3 | D-L-D-L-D |
| Sassuolo | 13 | 8 | 2-4-2 | 10 | 7 | 8 | -1 | D-W-W-D-L |
Cagliari vs Sassuolo: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Cagliari | • Strong home support at Unipol Domus, often lift performance in tight games. • Compact defense in deep positions, especially in the first half. • Midfielders press well and recover possession quickly. • Dangerous on set-pieces and counter-attacks. | • Struggle to convert chances — poor finishing has cost points. • Lack of creativity in midfield against teams with good structure. • Defensive lapses in the last 15 minutes of games. • Key injuries (Belotti, Mina, Di Pardo) reduce attacking and defensive depth. |
| Sassuolo | • Solid tactical organization under pressure; good shape defensively. • Midfield controls tempo, especially through short passes. • Quick transitions when regaining possession. • Experienced defenders handle aerial duels well. | • Attack lacks sharpness — only two goals in last three matches. • Struggle when forced to chase the game. • Limited depth due to injuries (Boloca, Romagna, Pieragnolo, Muharemovic). • Away record remains inconsistent. |
Cagliari vs Sassuolo Team News & Lineup
Cagliari:
Caprile, Zappa, Pedro, Obert, Palestra, Folorunsho, Prati, Liteta, Idrissi, Gaetano, Borrelli
Team news:
Cagliari will miss defender Yerry Mina, who is recovering from muscle fatigue, and Alessandro Di Pardo, who is out with a calf injury. Striker Andrea Belotti has a serious ligament injury and is not expected to return before May.
Sassuolo:
Muric, Walukiewicz, Idzes, Doig, Cande, Matic, Thorstvedt, Kone, Lauriente, Iannoni, Pinamonti
Team news:
For Sassuolo, Tarik Muharemovic, Filippo Romagna, Edoardo Pieragnolo, and Daniel Boloca are all out because of injuries.
Cagliari vs Sassuolo Match Prediction
Only two goals have been scored in Sassuolo’s last three Serie A matches. Cagliari also find it hard to score at home, so I expect this to be a low-scoring match in Italy.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Draw & BTTS: Yes | Both teams have struggled defensively but still manage to score. A balanced game expected. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | No clean sheet (Both teams to score) | Cagliari concede regularly, and Sassuolo’s defense is inconsistent. | ★★★★☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Draw | Both sides are likely to start cautiously and share points. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Recent meetings have produced goals; both teams rely on attack more than defense. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Draw 2-2 | High-tempo match expected with goals on both ends. | ★★★☆☆ |
