Despite a dodgy start to both of their season, Bologna and Cagliari seem to have put that behind them and are well on their way to achieving their goals. For Bologna it is qualification for the European competitions next season and for Cagliari – avoiding relegation from Serie A.
Bologna Team News
A stellar 2-1 win over AC Milan last time out bolstered Bologna’s ambitions to secure continental qualification for next season. Despite finishing the previous round outside of the top 6, the gap between the team and 6th placed Fiorentina is just 1 point with Bologna having a game in hand. The win over Milan was the fifth consecutive one for the team as hosts as Vincenzo Italiano’s men seem to be returning to their form from the previous season, where Stadio Renato Dall’Ara was a literal fortress. Rossoblù also have just 1 loss in their last 12 fixtures across all competitions, which is further signaling that they are picking up the pace at a key time in the season.
Cagliari Team News
Cagliari are out of the relegation zone thus far, though the distance between the team and it is just 4 points. With a lot of football left to be played, the team is still not out of the woods yet, as they will be a major player in the relegation battle. Recent form for Gli Isolani stands at 3 losses, 1 win and 1 draw across their last 5 Serie A fixtures. Cagliari have also failed to win any of their last 3 away league matches, although it should be noted that 2 of those were draws away to Atalanta and Milan, which cannot be considered bad results at all. However, Cagliari’s points come primarily from home fixtures as their point tally from home games is 15, while the team has garnered just 10 on the road.
Head-to-Head-Games
Bologna won 3 of the last 5 encounters with Cagliari, while the latter has claimed 2 wins. As hosts, Rossoblù have not tasted defeat against Cagliari since 2010. Moreover, Bologna has won their last 4 encounters with Caliari as hosts.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bologna FC 1909 | 31 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 57 | WWWWD |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Cagliari Calcio | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | -13 | 30 | LDLWD |
Bologna – Inter Betting Prediction
My pick for this game is a Bologna win. The team seems to be back to their form from last season, picking up wins regularly and turning Stadio Renato Dall’Ara into a fortress. Cagliari also hasn’t won at this stadium since 2010, with the prospects of them winning now being slim at best. Despite some good results away to Atalanta and Milan, I do not believe that Cagliari will have enough to stop a motivated Bologna side that is just inches away from the continental spots.
Betting Tip: Bologna To Win
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Odds: 1.65
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