Extratips Match Preview: Cagliari vs Bologna – Serie A Betting Analysis

Welcome to Extratips! Football fans, get ready for a thrilling Serie A clash on October 19th as Cagliari host Bologna at Unipol Domus. The odds tell a tight story: Bologna are favourites to win (2.20), with a home win for Cagliari at 2.88 and a draw at 3.75. Both teams are hungry for points – Bologna currently sit 10th with 3 points from 2 games and Cagliari are lower with 1 point, hinting at extra motivation for the hosts. In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Bologna won 3, Cagliari none, and 2 matches ended even. Cagliari’s recent home form is shaky: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses, while Bologna have struggled away: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses.

Key strengths for Bologna: solid defence, clinical finishing, and consistent midfield control. Weaknesses: injuries, slow starts, and struggles on the road. Cagliari’s strengths: fighting spirit, set pieces, and pace on the wings. Weaknesses: defensive lapses, low scoring, and missing key players. Cagliari may miss Radunovic and Pavoletti, while Bologna have injuries to Immobile, Holm, and Casale.

Watch out for the battle of midfield, defensive duels, and set-piece specialties. Possible scenarios: Bologna edge a tight win (high), a low-scoring draw (medium), or Cagliari snatch a narrow victory (low). Expect big moments and crucial saves!