Cagliari - Bologna predictions

It’s hard to see even the most ardent of Cagliari fans expect a victory here. As clear underdogs, even a draw against Bologna would be quite impressive, let alone an upset in the form of a home win.

Bologna are regarded as favourites, but that doesn’t mean they can relax. With an almost negligible difference in the perceived strength of these two teams, sub-standard play is a recipe for disaster.

Cagliari managed to scrape together a 1:1 draw at the end of their previous Serie A showdown at Udinese , which came as a surprise to many. They were clear underdogs in this away game, so the lead they had at half-time was even more shocking.

Bologna are here on the back of a noted triumph against Pisa. They maintained an impressive lead throughout the match, which lead to a comfortable 4:0 home victory.

The visiting team are doing rather well offensively – at least as far as their latest 3 matches can tell us. They’ve scored more than 5 times in total over the course of these games.

With 8 points earned so far, the home team are 11th in the standings. That’s a decent start and it puts them just 4 points behind a Europa League qualifying spot. That said, they’re not very likely to earn any points in this upcoming match.

With $ODDS_AWAW_WIN odds on the visitors winning, they won’t have an easy time earning any additional points. However, the effort would be worth it in the long run. We’re merely at round 7 of the season, so they can afford to dream much bigger than the current 7th spot on the table.

The visiting team proved their dominance over Bologna last season when they secured a convincing victory with a comfortable lead. Some things have changed since then, of course, but it’s obvious they’re more likely to come out on top again.

With no players out due to injury or suspension, both teams will have their full lineups ready for a thrilling showdown.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.33 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.