Match Details
The match between Cagliari and Genoa is scheduled to take place on November 5, 2023, at the Unipol Domus. It is a Serie A regular season match, and the odds for the game are as follows: Cagliari – 2.79, Draw – 3.42, Genoa – 2.75.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Cagliari and Genoa have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter earlier this year in Serie B, they played out a goalless draw. Historically, these teams have had close matches with low scoring games.
In their last eight meetings across different competitions, there has been an average of less than two goals per game. Both teams have struggled to find the back of the net consistently when facing each other.
Team Form: Cagliari
Cagliari’s recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, three losses, and one draw in their last six matches across all competitions. They have shown glimpses of attacking prowess by scoring ten goals during this period but have also conceded sixteen goals.
In Serie A this season, Cagliari currently sits at the 19th position with only six points from ten matches. Their goal difference stands at -12 due to conceding twenty-one goals while scoring just nine.
Their most recent match was in Coppa Italia against Udinese where they secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory after extra time thanks to goals from Nicola Viola and Gianluca Lapadula.
Team Form: Genoa
Genoa’s away form has been mixed recently with three wins, two losses, and one draw in their last six away matches across all competitions. They have scored nine goals while conceding seven during this period.
In Serie A, Genoa currently sits at the 14th position with eleven points from ten matches. They have scored eleven goals and conceded fourteen, resulting in a goal difference of -3.
Their most recent match was in Coppa Italia against Reggiana, where they secured a 2-1 victory with goals from Ridgeciano Haps and Arnór Guðmundsson.
Key Players
For Cagliari, Eldor Shomurodov has been influential in the attacking department despite not scoring many goals. He has provided one assist and has been a constant threat to opposition defenses with his movement and hold-up play.
On the other hand, Genoa’s Mateo Retegui has been their standout player recently. He has scored five goals in nine matches across all competitions and also contributed with an assist.
Statistical Insights
Cagliari’s defensive struggles have been evident throughout the season, conceding an average of more than two goals per game in Serie A. Their home record is also concerning, with just one win in five matches at Unipol Domus.
Genoa’s away form has been inconsistent but they have shown resilience by winning three out of their last six away matches. However, they have struggled to keep clean sheets on their travels, conceding an average of more than one goal per game.
Both teams have had difficulties finding consistency in terms of results and defensive solidity. This suggests that there may be opportunities for both sides to score in this match.
Prediction: Cagliari 1 – 1 Genoa
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form and performances, it is predicted that the match will end in a draw with both teams scoring one goal each.
