Cagliari vs Sassuolo Prediction for 31 October 2025 - Football

📢 Can Cagliari capitalize on the home advantage of the Sardegna Arena to break their winless streak in the ninth round of Serie A against Sassuolo? Both teams sit close to each other in the standings and are not in their best form: Cagliari are winless in four consecutive matches, while Sassuolo have lost their edge after the international break, securing only one point. This makes the upcoming clash crucial for both sides, both in terms of points and boosting their confidence.

Head-to-Head

📊 The head-to-head history between Cagliari and Sassuolo spans 20 matches, with the hosts holding the upper hand: the "Islanders" have secured 6 victories, the "Black and Greens" have won 4 times, and 10 encounters have ended in draws. In the season before last, when Sassuolo were relegated from Serie A, Cagliari took full advantage of their opponent's poor form, claiming maximum points with a 2-1 home win followed by a 2-0 away victory.

Cagliari Calcio Team Overview

🔴 In mid-September, Cagliari found their rhythm, securing three consecutive victories across all competitions. It seemed like the "Islanders" would continue to build momentum, but those expectations were not met. The team has now gone four matches without a win (two losses and two draws), dropping to 14th place in the standings.

🔵 In their last outing, Cagliari narrowly avoided defeat on the road against Verona (2-2). The match unfolded unfavorably for the visitors: the hosts dominated possession and led 2-0 by the 59th minute. However, Cagliari managed to salvage a draw, scoring twice despite creating few chances (only 7 shots, xG 0.35), with the crucial equalizer coming in the 90+2nd minute. The team showed character, but issues in their game organization remain evident.

Sassuolo Calcio Team Overview

🟢 The October international break clearly disrupted Sassuolo's rhythm. A team that looked impressive in September has managed to secure just one point in two matches since the league resumed, dropping to 13th in the standings. However, they still maintain a comfortable cushion from the relegation zone.

⚫ In their latest match, the "Neroverdi" fell to Roma at home (0-1). This time, they were not as convincing as in their best performances, allowing their opponents to control the game. Although Sassuolo occasionally responded with sharp attacks and recorded an xG of 1.09, the overall gameplay justified their defeat—they lacked aggression and precision in crucial moments.

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Cagliari Calcio

📣 Following the match against Verona (2-2), Cagliari's head coach Fabio Pisacane highlighted his team's character: "Today, Verona stung us twice, but we turned our inner fire into two goals." However, the coach acknowledged that such miraculous finishes shouldn't mask the issues at the start of matches.

🚫 Cagliari continue to face significant personnel challenges, particularly in defense. Goalkeeper Boris Radunovic is still recovering from a calf injury, while defenders Alessandro Di Pardo and Yerry Mina remain doubtful due to muscle strains. Additionally, Alessandro Deiola and Nicola Pintus are experiencing physical discomfort, leaving their participation uncertain. The main setback is striker Andrea Belotti, who is recovering from a cruciate ligament rupture and won't return before April 2026.

Sassuolo Calcio

📣 Sassuolo's head coach Fabio Grosso reflected on the home match against Roma (0-1): "It's frustrating – we were in the game the entire time. Against strong opponents, you need to capitalize on every opportunity; otherwise, you won't collect points."

🚫 Sassuolo are also dealing with squad issues. Defender Filippo Romagna is sidelined for several weeks due to a shin injury. Edoardo Pieragnolo remains doubtful because of a minor ailment. Tarik Muharemovic and Daniel Boloca are experiencing slight physical problems but are likely to make a full recovery in the coming days. Laurits Skjellerup is undergoing rehabilitation from a muscle injury and is expected to return in early November.

⚽️ Goal Predictions

⚽️ Goal Predictions

Head-to-head clashes between Cagliari and Sassuolo rarely disappoint, often delivering plenty of goals for the fans. The over 1.5 goals bet has come through in 9 out of their last 10 Serie A encounters, indicating a trend towards open play. This season in the Italian league, Sassuolo have maintained this pattern, with an average of 2.13 goals per match. Cagliari's average is similar at 2.25. Given these statistics, it's reasonable to anticipate at least two goals and another high-scoring affair.

🚩 Corner Predictions

Sassuolo have been passive in attack this season, rarely earning corners. They rank among the lowest in Serie A for this metric, averaging just 3.0 corners per game, with only Cremonese having fewer at 2.8. This statistic reflects their playing style: they spend little time in positional attacks and seldom progress the ball into the penalty area. Unsurprisingly, Sassuolo have taken fewer than 4.5 corners in 7 of their last 8 matches, and this trend seems likely to continue.