After an embarrassing defeat to the Little Zebras, the Sardinians are back against the Old Lady, looking to pick up an unlikely victory in their quest to stay above the bottom-three. Cagliari Calcio vs. Juventus FC kicks off at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 9, at the Sardegna Arena.
Cagliari were pulverized in a 5-1 defeat against Udinese last weekend at the Stadio Friuli despite taking the lead in the 32nd minute through João Pedro. A hat-trick from Udinese’s Beto (45’, 49’ & 73’) formed part of the avalanche of goals, coupled with efforts from Rodrigo Becao (38') and Molina (59'). The defeat leaves Cagliari with four defeats in a row, WLLLL, and in 17th place, having picked up 25 points from 5W, 10D, & 16L. The Sardinians have failed to create consistently, picking up a goal ratio of 0.94 GPG this season, with 29 goals in 31 Serie A games. Furthermore, the Islanders have the second-worst defense in the league, having shipped 59 goals [an average of 1.9 goals conceded per game] this season, which leaves the club with a G.D. of -30. The club last saw five defeats in a row in Serie A back in January 2021, with Eusebio Di Francesco on the bench. Gli Isolani sits three points outside the bottom three, and Walter Mazarri would like to pick up at least a draw here in a bid to keep Cagliari in 17th place. A 3—5—2 formation with João Pedro and Gastón Pereiro is expected against Juventus on Saturday. Alberto Grassi [R. 82’] picked up a red against the Little Zebras and will not be available for Saturday’s clash against the Old Lady.
After back-to-back defeats following last weekend's loss at the hands of the Whites, the Sardinians take on the Rossoneri, looking to land a huge blow on the league leaders’ title hopes. Cagliari Calcio vs. AC Milan kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 19, at the Sardegna Arena.
Cagliari suffered a 2-0 loss to Spezia last weekend at the Stadio Alberto Picco. Martin Erlic (55') had given the home side the lead, ten minutes after the break before Rey Manaj (74') bagged a second for the Whites. Cagliari failed to find the back of the net over the remaining length of the second-half and were left with back-to-back defeats: DDWLL, at the end of the ninety. Sitting three points above the bottom-three, the Sardinians are in 17th place with 25 points from 5W, 10D, and 14L. Walter Mazarri is looking to break a five-year winless run against AC Milan that dates back to May 2017 while spanning 36 Serie A episodes. An unlikely win here could see the Islanders put some points between themselves and the bottom three if Venezia fails to pick up a point against Sampdoria in what could be an explosive relegation battle. Cagliari has conceded in their last 11 Serie A home matches against the Rossoneri and would like to keep the door shut on the Devil this Saturday. The Islanders have only managed to hit the back of the net 28 times in 29 Serie A games, a goal ratio of 0.97 GPG. Furthermore, Cagliari have conceded 53 goals [1.83 GCPG] and have a goal difference of -25. On Saturday, a 3—4—1—2 formation having João Pedro and Leonardo Pavoletti in a forked attack may be seen from Walter Mazarri in this clash against AC Milan.
The Serie A fixture, Cagliari Calcio vs. S.S. Lazio kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 5, at the Sardegna Arena.
The Sardinians picked up a 2-1 win over Torino at the Olimpico di Torino last weekend. Raoul Bellanova (21') put the Islanders in the lead with his first goal in Serie A mid-way through the first half against II Toro. Minutes after the break, Andrea Belotti (54’) struck with the leveler. However, Alessandro Deiola (62’) restored Cagliari’s lead two minutes after the hour mark, leaving the Sardinians unbeaten in five games: DWDDW. Cagliari are sitting three points above the bottom three, in 17th place, while having 25 points from 5W, 10D, & 12L. A victory here could see Cagliari put some points between themselves and the murky waters of relegation. A 3—5—2 formation with João Pedro and Răzvan Marin is expected from Walter Mazarri for this fixture against the Eagles. João Pedro scored his first-ever goal in top-flight football against Lazio on November 3, 2014, and will be looking to bring back old memories with a ball at the back of the net in this clash against the Biancocelesti.
After a draw against the Blues, the Sardinians are back in Serie A against the Partenopei, and in search of an unlikely win in their quest to distance themselves from the bottom-three. Cagliari Calcio vs. S.S.C. Napoli kicks off at 19:00 (GMT+1) on Monday, February 21, at the Sardegna Arena.
Cagliari salvaged a point from the 1-1 draw against Empoli last weekend at the Stadio Carlo Castellani on Serie A Matchday 25. Andrea Pinamonti (38') put the Blues in the lead, until the 84th minute, when Leonardo Pavoletti (84') struck with the leveler, leaving both sides at parity in full-time. The draw leaves the Sardinians unbeaten in three Serie A games, WLDWD. In 17th place, Cagliari sits just above the bottom-three, despite having equal points with 18th placed Venezia. The Sardinians have 21 points from 4W, 9D, & 12L, and a win on Monday could see them put some points between themselves and the troubled trio currently drifting in the murky waters of relegation. The Sardinians have been on the losing end only once this year [3W, 2D, & 1L] and are looking to see the impressive form extend beyond Monday's clash. The club averages a goal per game, having scored 25 goals in 25 Serie A games. However, the Sardinians have conceded almost twice as much, 46 goals, and have a goal difference of -21. On Monday, a 3—5—2 formation with Leonardo Pavoletti and João Pedro, in attack, is expected from Walter Mazarri for this fixture against Napoli. The Sardinians could be without as many as four players for Monday's game, including Kevin Strootman.
The Italian Serie A TIM fixture, Atalanta B.C. vs. Cagliari Calcio, kicks off at 12:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, February 6, at the Gewiss Stadium.
Right before the winter break, Cagliari picked up a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina at the Sardegna Arena. A goal from João Pedro (48') hit the back of the net three minutes into the second half for the opener, but a 75th-minute strike from Riccardo Sottil saw parity restored at the Sardegna Arena until full-time. The Sardinians are in 18th place on the Serie A table, having picked up 17 points from 3W, 8D, & 12L, and remain in search of a win after two games without a victory: LWWLD. Gli Isolani have won only one of their last 12 Serie A away games [a 2-1 win over Sampdoria in January] and failed to score in eight of those twelve matches. Walter Mazarri expects a difficult match but aims to pick up at least a point at the end of this trip to Bergamo. A 3—5—2 formation with Leonardo Pavoletti and Gastón Pereiro in attack may be seen for this fixture against Atalanta. João Pedro, who has contributed an impressive 64% of Cagliari’s Serie A goals this season (10 goals and 4 assists), is suspended and will not feature in Sunday’s clash against the Goddess.
The Serie A fixture, AS Roma vs. Cagliari Calcio, kicks off at 18:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, January 16, at the Stadio Olimpico.
Cagliari completed the comeback in the 2-1 win over Bologna on Matchday 21. Riccardo Orsolini (54') hit the back of the net minutes into the second half, putting Bologna in the lead. But a late rally from Cagliari saw Leonardo Pavoletti (71') bag the leveler before Gastón Pereiro (90’+3) grabbed the late-winner in stoppage time at the Sardegna Arena. The Islanders remain in the murky waters of relegation, in 18th place on the Serie A table, having picked up 16 points from 3W, 7D, and 11L. They do, however, return with back-to-back victories, LLLWW, ahead of this match against AS Roma. The club has scored 21 goals in as many Serie A games, an average of 1 goal per game. Gli Isolani have conceded 42 goals (an average of 2 goals per match) so far this season and have a G.D. of -21. After a rough patch, Walter Mazarri appears to be making positive strides. An unlikely win at Roma would see his side exit the relegation zone if Empoli defeats 17th-placed Venezia on Sunday. A 3—5—2 formation with Leonardo Pavoletti and João Pedro in attack may be seen for this fixture against the She-Wolf.
Following the comfortable 2-0 win over the Rossoblù at the weekend, the Old Lady returns for this midweek opener against the Sardinians, aiming for maximum points in a bid to break into the top-five. Juventus F.C. vs. Cagliari Calcio kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, December 21, at the Juventus Stadium.
Ten-man Cagliari failed to earn a point after a 4-0 defeat to Udinese at the weekend. A brace from Gerard Deulofeu (45’ & 69'), coupled with goals from Jean-Victor Makengo (4’) and Nahuel Molina (50'), decided the outcome of the game after ninety minutes. Failing to earn a point, Cagliari remained in the murky waters of relegation, in 19th place, with 10 points from 1W, 7D, and 10L, - three points short of safety. The Sardinians have no victory in five Serie A matches and will be returning with back-to-back defeats: DDDLL. Walter Mazarri is in desperate need of a win but may have to look elsewhere, considering the Old Lady is in fine form. Gli Isolani have appeared with the 3—5—2 formation for a major portion of the season and could be doing so once again on Tuesday. Leonardo Pavoletti and João Pedro, who have 11 goals shared between them, could form the pair in attack for this game against Juventus. Having picked up the red against Udinese, Răzvan Marin is suspended for this game.
Having finished behind Real Madrid in UEFA Champions League Group D, following the 2-0 defeat to the Spanish outfit, The Well-Cherished One returns for this Serie A fixture against the Islanders. Inter Milan vs. Cagliari Calcio, kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, December 12, at the San Siro.
Cagliari bagged a point in the 1-1 draw against Torino last Monday at the Sardegna Arena. João Pedro (53') found the leveler for Cagliari after an own goal by Andrea Carboni (31' O.G.) put Torino ahead, a minute after the half-hour mark. The draw saw Cagliari move from 19th to 18th place on the Serie A table, having picked up 10 points from 1W, 7D, and 8L. The Sardinians have no victory in five Serie A matches, LDDDD, ahead of this fixture, and former Inter coach, Walter Mazarri, could be staring at another defeat in this difficult fixture against the Well-Cherished One. Walter Mazarri could appear along with Gli Isolani, mirroring Inter’s 3—5—2 formation, with Keita Baldé and João Pedro in attack. Kevin Strootman is ruled out for the rest of the year, while Nahitán Nández remains doubtful.
The Serie A TIM fixture, Cagliari Calcio vs. Atalanta BC, kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 6, at the 16,416-capacity stadium, Sardegna Arena.
Cagliari picked up a 2-0 defeat to Bologna on Matchday 11, last weekend, at the Renato Dall'Ara. Goals from Lorenzo De Silvestri (49') and Marko Arnautovic (90'+6) were enough to determine the outcome of the game and leave Cagliari with their third consecutive defeat in five games: DWLLL. Following the defeat, the club remains at the bottom of the league table in 20th place, having picked up only 6 points after 1W, 3D, & 7L. On the numbers, Cagliari has a goal ratio of 1.09 goals per game, having scored 12 goals in 11 Serie A games. However, they are being undone by the defense, which has seen Cagliari concede as many as 24 goals (2.18 goals conceded per game) over the course of the season. It leaves the club with a massive negative goal difference of -12. Walter Mazarri hopes to pick up at least a point in this contest of 90 minutes as he endures his worst start to a season with any club in Serie A. He had never lost five of his first eight Serie A games with a new club, collecting only five points. A defeat tomorrow may see him take one step closer to the exit. On Saturday, a 5—3—2 formation with the attacking duo of João Pedro and Leonardo Pavoletti is expected from Mazarri. Martín Cáceres (R. 90') picked up a red card in the game against Bologna and is suspended for this fixture.
The Serie A TIM fixture between Cagliari Calcio and AS Roma begins at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, October 27, at the Sardegna Arena.
Cagliari left the Stadio Artemio Franchi with a basket of goals after the 3-0 defeat to the Lilies on Sunday. Cristiano Biraghi (21’ P.) put Fiorentina ahead after sending the goalkeeper in the wrong direction from the spot following a handball in the box. Minutes later, Riccardo Saponara came knocking, but Cagliari was spared with the help of the crossbar. A moment after he was denied, an unselfish Saponara teed up Nicolás González (42’) for Fiore’s second. Four minutes after the break, an exquisite freekick from Dušan Vlahović (49'), flew over the wall, dipped, and rattled the back of the net, leaving as many as nine Cagliari players watching in disbelief. Lacking quality, Cagliari had only one shot on target, out of three created. The torrid performance sees them remain in troubled waters, in 19th place, having picked up only 6 points from 1W, 3D, & 5L. With three defeats in five games: LLDWL, Walter Mazzarri will aim for a point on Wednesday as he looks to steer Cagliari out of turbulent waters. He favored the 4—4—2 against Fiorentina, leaving João Pedro and Keita Baldé in attack, but that failed to produce the required results. A more defensive formation could be up his sleeves against a technically superior Roma on Wednesday. Marko Rog remains ruled out with a cruciate ligament rupture, while Riccardo Ladinetti remains unfit to play with a heart condition.