Cagliari vs Bologna preview: October 24, 2026

Cagliari (4-1-2 W-D-L, 13 pts, 7th) host Bologna (1-2-4 W-D-L, 5 pts, 15th) at Unipol Domus, Cagliari on October 24, 2026 in the 2026-27 Serie A.

Preview · Kickoff October 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET · Statistics through October 19, 2026 · Updated October 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM ET · After the match, this page shows the final result and match statistics

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How do Cagliari and Bologna compare heading into their match?

  • Cagliari are 7th with 13 points from 7 matches (4-1-2 W-D-L); Bologna are 15th with 5 points from 7 matches (1-2-4 W-D-L).
  • Cagliari score 0.9 (3rd fewest of 20) and concede 1 (3rd fewest) per match. Bologna score 0.9 (3rd fewest of 20) and concede 1.4 (10th most) per match.
  • Expected goals per match: Cagliari 1.1 for and 1.8 against; Bologna 1.1 for and 1.4 against.
  • Cagliari at home: 1-1-1 W-D-L in 3 (0.7 scored, 0.7 conceded per match). Bologna away: 1-0-2 W-D-L in 3 (0.7 scored, 1 conceded).
  • Last 5 Serie A matches: Cagliari 3-1-1 W-D-L, Bologna 1-2-2 W-D-L.
  • Both teams scored in 2 of 7 (29%) Cagliari matches and 4 of 7 (57%) Bologna matches; 3 or more goals in 2 of 7 (29%) and 3 of 7 (43%).
  • 2 earlier stored meetings: Cagliari 0, Bologna 1, draws 1.

Serie A matches this season only (Cagliari 7, Bologna 7); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.

Records

Cagliari and Bologna: 2026-27 Serie A records
TeamRecord (2026-27)Last 5Away (2026-27)Home (2026-27)
Cagliari4-1-23-1-1 (1-1.2)3-0-1 (1-1.3)1-1-1 (0.7-0.7)
Bologna1-2-41-2-2 (1.2-1.6)1-0-2 (0.7-1)0-2-2 (1-1.8)

Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Serie A season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Serie A matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).

What matters in this match

Cagliari attack against Bologna defense

Cagliari attack and Bologna defense, 2026-27 Serie A per match
Cagliari forBologna against
Goals per match0.9 (16th)1.4 (10th)
Expected goals (xG) per match1.1 (17th)1.4 (10th)
Shots per match10.6 (19th)13.9 (13th)
Shots on target per match4 (15th)4.3 (14th)
Big chances per match2 (16th)2.6 (11th)
Shots inside the box per match6.6 (19th)8.7 (14th)
Corners per match4 (13th)6.6 (2nd)

Bologna attack against Cagliari defense

Bologna attack and Cagliari defense, 2026-27 Serie A per match
Bologna forCagliari against
Goals per match0.9 (16th)1 (15th)
Expected goals (xG) per match1.1 (15th)1.8 (6th)
Shots per match12.6 (14th)19.6 (1st)
Shots on target per match3.6 (17th)5.3 (8th)
Big chances per match2.6 (10th)2.4 (12th)
Shots inside the box per match8.3 (14th)11.9 (4th)
Corners per match3.7 (15th)6.3 (3rd)

Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.

Home and away

Cagliari and Bologna: the splits for this venue, 2026-27 Serie A
Cagliari, home matchesBologna, away matches
Matches33
Record1-1-1 W-D-L1-0-2 W-D-L
Goals scored per match0.70.7
Goals conceded per match0.71
Clean sheets1 of 3 (33%)0 of 3 (0%)
Failed to score1 of 3 (33%)2 of 3 (67%)
Both teams scored1 of 3 (33%)1 of 3 (33%)
2 or more match goals1 of 3 (33%)1 of 3 (33%)
3 or more match goals0 of 3 (0%)1 of 3 (33%)

Scoring patterns

Cagliari and Bologna: how their Serie A matches went
CagliariBologna
Clean sheets3 of 7 (43%)0 of 7 (0%)
Failed to score2 of 7 (29%)3 of 7 (43%)
Both teams scored2 of 7 (29%)4 of 7 (57%)
2 or more match goals3 of 7 (43%)4 of 7 (57%)
3 or more match goals2 of 7 (29%)3 of 7 (43%)
4 or more match goals1 of 7 (14%)2 of 7 (29%)
Goals per match, 1st half0.4 for, 0.4 against0.4 for, 0.3 against
Goals per match, 2nd half0.4 for, 0.6 against0.4 for, 1.1 against

Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.

Full team comparison

Cagliari and Bologna, 2026-27 Serie A
Per matchCagliariBologna
Expected goals (xG)1.1 (17th)1.1 (15th)
Expected goals (xG), opponents1.8 (6th)1.4 (10th)
Shots10.6 (19th)12.6 (14th)
Shots, opponents19.6 (1st)13.9 (13th)
Shots on target4 (15th)3.6 (17th)
Shots on target, opponents5.3 (8th)4.3 (14th)
Big chances2 (16th)2.6 (10th)
Big chances, opponents2.4 (12th)2.6 (11th)
Possession %40.9 (19th)48.6 (11th)
Passes408.7 (14th)442.4 (13th)
Passes, opponents601.4 (1st)465.6 (10th)
Corners4 (13th)3.7 (15th)
Corners, opponents6.3 (3rd)6.6 (2nd)
Fouls10.4 (10th)12.7 (3rd)
Fouls, opponents8.7 (16th)13.3 (2nd)
Yellow cards1.3 (14th)2 (3rd)
Yellow cards, opponents1.1 (16th)2.1 (3rd)
Shots inside the box6.6 (19th)8.3 (14th)
Shots inside the box, opponents11.9 (4th)8.7 (14th)
Shots outside the box4 (14th)4.1 (13th)
Shots outside the box, opponents7.7 (1st)5.1 (12th)
Big chances missed1.3 (15th)1.9 (9th)
Big chances missed, opponents1.9 (9th)1.6 (13th)
Offsides2.6 (7th)3 (4th)
Offsides, opponents1.4 (15th)1.5 (14th)
Pass accuracy %83.5 (12th)80.6 (16th)
Pass accuracy %, opponents89.4 (1st)86.1 (5th)
Long balls40.9 (14th)46 (11th)
Long balls, opponents37.3 (19th)41.6 (13th)
Long balls completed18.1 (16th)23.3 (5th)
Long balls completed, opponents20.6 (13th)20.9 (12th)
Crosses11.7 (20th)15.1 (13th)
Crosses, opponents22.6 (1st)17.3 (9th)
Crosses completed3.1 (16th)4.9 (10th)
Crosses completed, opponents4.9 (9th)5.6 (3rd)
Dribbles completed6.1 (10th)5.1 (18th)
Dribbles completed, opponents9 (1st)6.3 (13th)
Tackles16.3 (7th)16.3 (7th)
Tackles, opponents18 (4th)13.3 (19th)
Interceptions10.9 (3rd)8.9 (7th)
Interceptions, opponents6.1 (19th)8.4 (13th)
Clearances29.1 (1st)23.4 (4th)
Clearances, opponents13.9 (20th)18.1 (17th)
Ground duels won30.3 (14th)34.1 (7th)
Ground duels won, opponents36.9 (4th)31.4 (12th)
Aerial duels won10.3 (14th)9.3 (17th)
Aerial duels won, opponents10.3 (16th)12.1 (8th)
Big saves1.5 (5th)0.5 (16th)
Big saves, opponents0.8 (13th)0.8 (13th)

"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.

Recent results, all stored competitions

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Head-to-head

Most recent earlier meetings
DateSeasonScore
May 3, 20262025-26Cagliari 0-0 Bologna (at Bologna)
Oct 19, 20252025-26Cagliari 0-2 Bologna (at Cagliari)

Full Cagliari vs Bologna head-to-head.

Players to research

Cagliari: players with a StatsNext page
PlayerPosApps2026-27 totalsLast 5Prop research
Paul Mendyforward71 G, 1 A, 12 SH1 G, 8 SHShots
Michel Adopomidfielder70 G, 2 A, 4 SH0 G, 2 SHAssists
Alessandro Romanomidfielder71 G, 0 A, 10 SH0 G, 7 SHShots on target
Adam Obertdefender70 G, 0 A, 4 SH0 G, 3 SHNo prop page
Bologna: players with a StatsNext page
PlayerPosApps2026-27 totalsLast 5Prop research
Nicolò Cambiaghiforward70 G, 2 A, 11 SH0 G, 6 SHNo prop page
Federico Bernardeschiforward71 G, 0 A, 14 SH1 G, 10 SHShots, shots on target
Artem Dovbykforward41 G, 0 A, 4 SH1 G, 6 SHNo prop page
Tommaso Pobegamidfielder61 G, 0 A, 10 SH1 G, 9 SHNo prop page
Lewis Fergusonmidfielder70 G, 0 A, 3 SH0 G, 1 SHNo prop page
Juan Mirandadefender60 G, 2 A, 3 SH0 G, 3 SHAssists

Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Serie A season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.

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