Genoa - Cagliari predictions

Though Genoa definitely have a shot at winning this match, they’ll need to work for it. Cagliari are somewhat stronger, but the home-field advantage may be what the hosts need to shift the balance in their favour.

Cagliari is a team that doesn't shy away from a challenge and we anticipate them giving their all in this matchup.

Genoa barely managed to scrape together a 1:1 draw in their previous home game. Their opponents, Como , went into the game as hard favourites and managed to hold on to a lead for most of the game. A surprise equalizer in the second half earned Genoa one point, though.

To call Cagliari’s previous home game an uphill battle would be an understatement. Top online bookmakers priced their victory at 5.31 and they even fell behind in the first half. A surprise equalizer in the second half earned them a 3:3 draw, however - a result they’re much happier with than Milan.

The last 3 times we saw Genoa play as the away team, they had serious issues stopping the ball from getting into their net, conceding more than 5 times. Hopefully, they’ll have better luck at home.

Given 7 goals conceded in their own net over the past 3 matches, Cagliari's defensive line is much to be desired.

While the first few rounds of this season were not exactly great for Genoa, they’re not in the relegation zone yet. There’s plenty of time left, so they have time to record better results – though overcoming this matchup is no easy feat.

This game’s away team are trailing near the bottom of the current standings, with 1 point between them and the relegation zone. Of course, it’s only round 13 so there’s no reason to panic, even if this upcoming match will be a difficult one.

The 2.69 betting odds for a home win paint the hosts as the favourites in this matchup, and the head-to-head stats agree. For example, the two teams clashed last season, and Genoa won with a considerable goal advantage.

A Double Chance on Away or Draw is likely the best move here. It’s definitely on the safe side with some minor risks, but these two are the most likely outcomes of the showdown this Sunday.