Prediction Cagliari vs Bologna 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the Serie A on 19/10/2025

Match context and current form

Two sides with contrasting approaches meet at the Sardegna Arena on 19/10/2025 as round seven of the Serie A resumes. Matteo Marchetti will take charge of a fixture that pits Cagliari, sitting 11th with eight points, against a Bologna side perched slightly higher in seventh with ten. Cagliari arrive after an up-and-down run that has seen the Sardinian club collect hard-fought wins over Parma, Lecce and Frosinone but also drop points and suffer a heavy defeat to Inter; their recent 1-1 draw away at Udinese underlines that this is a team capable of resilience but prone to inconsistency. Bologna, meanwhile, have been sharper in attack across the early weeks. Their 4-0 demolition of Pisa in the most recent outing, combined with productive displays domestically and in Europe, points to a side creating chances in volume and converting regularly.

Statistically the visitors edge the picture. Bologna average more total shots, more shots inside the box and more dangerous attacks than Cagliari, and they arrive with a superior goals-scored tally through six rounds. Cagliari’s numbers tell of a side that can be solid defensively at times — one clean sheet so far — but that also concedes as often as it scores. The H2H memory is recent and relevant: Bologna prevailed 2-1 the last time these clubs met in Serie A, a result that will give them confidence heading to Sardinia.

Tactical outlook and what to expect

Expect Bologna to press for control and to look for opportunities on the break and from sustained attacking pressure; their averages for corners and attacks suggest they will try to dominate possession in the final third. Cagliari will look to leverage the familiarity of the Sardegna Arena, hoping to stifle Bologna’s flow and hit on transitions, where they have found goals this season. With Bologna carrying momentum from a convincing win and Cagliari oscillating between solid home displays and difficult outings, the match shapes as one where the visitors can force the tempo and exploit chances.

Betting suggestion

Bookmakers currently give Bologna the nod, with the away win priced around 2.12 and an implied probability close to 47%. The balance of attacking statistics, recent form and the last H2H result all tilt in Bologna’s favor. Back Bologna to win (1X2 market) as the primary suggestion — it combines value with the clearest signal from the available data