Cagliari – Genoa

Cagliari head into the clash on home turf perched in fifth place with nine points from three wins and a single loss, boasting a modest 4‑2 goal difference. Genoa, languishing at the opposite end of the table in 19th, have managed just one point after a draw and three defeats, their goal margin a stark –6 at 2‑8. The gulf in form and firepower suggests the Sardinians will look to cement their top‑half ambitions, while Genoa will be desperate for a first win to spark a fight for survival. Their head‑to‑head this season offers little precedent, making the upcoming encounter a pivotal test for both sides.