Cagliari - Sassuolo

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90'		1 - 1	Goal	G. Lapadula	Zito Luvumbo (Assist)
7'		0 - 1	Goal	M. Erlić	A. Laurienté (Assist)

90'		S. Mulattieri	Foul
90'		K. Thorstvedt	Unsportsmanlike conduct
69'		A. Consigli	Delay of game
63'		Ruan Tressoldi	Roughing
55'		E. Goldaniga	Foul
43'		M. Erlić
35'		Ruan Tressoldi	Foul
9'		A. Laurienté	Diving

90'			In:	T. Augello	Out:	M. Mancosu
90'			In:	M. Prati	Out:	A. Petagna
81'			In:	U. Račić	Out:	C. Volpato
81'			In:	A. Pinamonti	Out:	S. Mulattieri
74'			In:	G. Oristanio	Out:	E. Shomurodov
73'			In:	M. Viña	Out:	N. Bajrami
65'			In:	A. Laurienté	Out:	M. Pedersen
65'			In:	Samu Castillejo	Out:	G. Ferrari
59'			In:	I. Sulemana	Out:	Zito Luvumbo
59'			In:	N. Nández	Out:	L. Pavoletti

Cagliari - Sassuolo Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Sassuolo

Best odds: 1.55

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Prediction: Over 1.5

Best odds: 1.22

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As the Serie A season heats up, a pivotal clash looms on the horizon with Cagliari set to host Sassuolo at the Unipol Domus. With both teams languishing in the bottom half of the table, this encounter promises to be a scrappy affair, with predictions hinting at a potential lifeline for Cagliari. The forecast suggests a combination of a Cagliari win or draw and over 1.5 goals in the match, but let's delve deeper into the specifics that could sway this match.

Key Players - Cagliari

Cagliari's midfield dynamo, Gaetano Pio Oristanio, has been a bright spark in an otherwise dim season. With a rating of 6.62, his ability to create chances from the midfield with 7 key passes and a goal to his name could be crucial. Alongside him, Nahitan Michel Nández Acosta brings tenacity and experience. His 6.72 rating, coupled with 219 total passes and 12 key passes, demonstrates his influence in the heart of the pitch. Not to be overlooked is Benito Nicolas Viola, whose 6.88 rating and contribution of 1 goal and 1 assist from midfield could be pivotal in unlocking Sassuolo's defense.

Key Players - Sassuolo

Sassuolo's midfield maestro, Nedim Bajrami, with a rating of 6.83, brings creativity and a goal-scoring threat, having already found the back of the net once this season. His 155 passes and 9 key passes show his ability to dictate play. In the engine room, Abdoulrahmane Harroui has been a consistent performer, scoring twice and maintaining a 6.87 rating. His link-up play will be essential for Sassuolo's attacking moves. The man leading the line, Andrea Pinamonti, is their top scorer with 4 goals. His sharpshooting with 7 shots on target from 15 attempts could prove to be the difference.

Recent Form

Cagliari's recent form reads like a rollercoaster with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five games. Their home advantage has been somewhat of a fortress, having won two out of six matches played on their turf. Sassuolo, on the other hand, has been struggling to find consistency, with their last five outings resulting in three draws and two losses. The away side has managed only a single victory in five attempts on the road, which doesn't bode well for their traveling supporters.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record is evenly balanced with no recent matches to draw conclusions from. Both teams have had their share of victories in the past, but with no recent encounters, it's hard to predict an outcome based on historical data. This adds an element of unpredictability to the match, with both sides eager to assert their dominance.

Prediction

Taking all factors into consideration, the prediction leans towards a Cagliari advantage, with a 35% chance of victory and an equal chance of a draw. The form of key players like Oristanio, Nández Acosta, and Viola for the home side could be the catalyst for a much-needed win. For Sassuolo, much will depend on whether Bajrami and Pinamonti can exploit Cagliari's vulnerabilities.

The advice for this match is a combo double chance for Cagliari or draw and over 1.5 goals, implying that while Cagliari might not secure a straightforward win, they are unlikely to lose, and the match should see at least two goals scored. With both teams' tendency to find the net and their defensive frailties, this seems like a reasonable expectation.

In conclusion, expect a tightly contested match with Cagliari leveraging their home advantage to edge out a result against Sassuolo. With key players on both sides capable of making an impact, the match promises goals and drama as both teams fight to climb away from the relegation zone.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

58%

42%

Attacking Potential

47%

53%

Defensive Potential

56%

44%

Poisson Distribution

41%

59%

Stregth H2H

50%

50%

Goals H2H

50%

50%

Wins the game

50%

50%

Cagliari - Sassuolo Head to Head

18/05	Sassuolo	-	Cagliari
11/12	Cagliari	2 - 1	Sassuolo

Serie A standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Inter	30	25	4	1	73	14	59	79
2	AC Milan	31	21	5	5	60	34	26	68
3	Juventus	30	17	8	5	44	24	20	59
4	Bologna	31	16	10	5	45	25	20	58
5	AS Roma	31	16	7	8	56	35	21	55
6	Atalanta	29	15	5	9	54	32	22	50
7	Napoli	31	13	9	9	48	38	10	48
8	Lazio	31	14	4	13	37	34	3	46
9	Torino	31	11	11	9	31	29	2	44
10	Fiorentina	29	12	7	10	42	34	8	43
11	Monza	31	11	9	11	34	41	-7	42
12	Genoa	30	8	11	11	32	37	-5	35
13	Lecce	31	6	11	14	26	48	-22	29
14	Udinese	30	4	16	10	29	45	-16	28
15	Empoli	31	7	7	17	25	47	-22	28
16	Verona	30	6	9	15	27	40	-13	27
17	Cagliari	30	6	9	15	30	51	-21	27
18	Frosinone	31	6	8	17	38	61	-23	26
19	Sassuolo	31	6	7	18	36	59	-23	25
20	Salernitana	31	2	9	20	25	64	-39	15