Bologna
- Vincenzo Italiano has developed a high-pressing, possession-based identity for Bologna F.C. since June 2024, culminating in a cup victory last season, and the Rossoblu have begun the 2025-2026 campaign in strong fashion.
- Our Cagliari vs Bologna F.C. betting tips note that Bologna sit 7th in the table after six games, two points and four places above 11th-placed Cagliari, who’ve taken 8 points from their opening 6 Serie A games.
- Bologna are winless away from home in Serie A this campaign (D1, L2), scoring 0.67 goals per game and conceding 1.33.
Cagliari
- Fabio Pisacane was appointed as Cagliari’s manager on June 11th 2025 and has begun to shape the team in his image.
- This Cagliari vs Bologna F.C. prediction notes that his side are a pragmatic, compact unit, that press selectively, defend in numbers and look to spring forward when the ball is won.
- Cagliari’s form at home is 1-1-1 in 2025-26 (W1, D1, L1), and they have conceded 3 goals in 3 home games.
- Both teams have been in good form recently, with Cagliari winning three of their last five matches (D1, L1) and Bologna F.C. winning two of their last five (D2, L1).
Head-to-Head
Bologna have won three of the last four Serie A matches between these two clubs, including a 2-1 victory at home seven months ago.
Key Players
- Riccardo Orsolini, Andrea Belotti and Nicolo Cambiaghi:
- Bologna can call on the goals of Riccardo Orsolini, who’s scored 4 in 6 Serie A appearances this season, whilst Cagliari are well served by Andrea Belotti’s experience and predatory instinct, he’s notched 2 goals in 3 Serie A outings so far.
- Nicolo Cambiaghi is a creative force for Bologna, and he’s delivered 3 assists in their last 5 competitive games.
Betting Insights
Our Cagliari vs Bologna F.C. betting tips consider that Bologna are the slight favourites at 2.18 , whilst Cagliari are 3.35 , but both look overpriced for this encounter and ‘Both Teams To Score’ looks a very favorable option at 1.93 .
Prediction
- However, Bologna should edge this game if they can continue their current scoring form against an opponent who’ve conceded 3 in 3 at home.
- Cagliari have won 2 of their last 3 home matches, however, and are capable of staying in the game if they can frustrate Bologna and hit the break.
