Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Bologna
4-3-1-2
Cagliari
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(45) 38 Goals 27 (41)
(26) 19 Assists 19 (27)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
25.5 Average Age 27.1
185.4 Average Height (cm) 180.4
(0.9) 1.3 Shots pg 0.9 (1)
(49%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 53% (53%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.9) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Cesare Natali Out 6.69
Diego Pérez Out 7.01
Mikael Antonsson Out 6.89
No missing players.

Team News

Bologna
  • Antonsson and Perez are unavailable, so Taider will play in the midfield while Sorensen will partner Cherubin in defence.
  • With Taider moved to the midfield, Kone should be pretty safe to play in the supporting trio.
  • He and Diamanti may also swap positions between the right wing and the trequartista spot.
Cagliari
  • Pulga has his full squad available again, and he is going to make just one change to the team that started against Toro.
  • Dessena will take Ekdal's place in the middle of the field.
  • Ibarbo will play together with Sau up front, leaving out Nenè, Pinilla and Thiago Ribeiro.

Prediction

  • Bologna came back from 0-1 against Fiorentina to win and avoided being dragged towards the relegation zone. Having two consecutive matches at home could help Pioli's team stay away from the drop zone.
  • Cagliari are unbeaten since the first match of the year and will want to keep their streak alive, and may even be happy with a point here in Bologna. Winning would put them in a very strong position to achieve safety, but a draw could be enough.
  • The hosts will be in high spirits after defeating Fiorentina and will want to get more points. They will have to avoid being too offensive and allow Cagliari to counter-attack. Cagliari will probably sit and wait for the right chance to score, and having Ibarbo on the field could help to spring defence into attack quickly.
Prediction:
Bologna
2
2
Cagliari
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
11 Cagliari 12 11 15 47 lldldw
13 Bologna 11 11 16 44 ddllwd

Top Players

Bologna
Cagliari
A. Diamanti 7.51
G. Curci 7.18
D. Pérez 7.01
D. Conti 7.42
D. Avelar 7.18
D. Astori 7.1
A. Gilardino 13
A. Diamanti 7
P. Kone 6
M. Sau 12
M. Pinilla 7
V. Ibarbo 6
A. Diamanti 7
A. Morleo 3
A. Gilardino 2
A. Cossu 8
Nenê 3
D. Avelar 3

Match Forecast

There will be a high number of cards shown  
Cagliari will be shown a high number of cards  
Bologna will make a comeback if they go behind  
Cagliari will score from a fast break situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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