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Serie A · Matchweek 8 · 24 October 2026 · 14:00

Cagliari vs Bologna: prediction, odds and betting tip – 24 October 2026, Serie A

0–2
WWWLW
1Cagliari3.05
XDraw3.05
2Bologna2.78

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Played: final score 0–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Cagliari welcome Bologna on 24 October 2026 · 14:00 at Unipol Domus (Cagliari), and the referee is Kevin Bonacina, Italy. We cannot separate the two sides. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.

Cagliari vs Bologna: tip and prediction
Main tip · Handicap
Bologna +0 (Asian handicap)
1.90
Chance 52% · confidence medium

Wins: Bologna win. Stake back: a draw. Loses: Bologna lose.

Second tip · Goals
Under 2.5 goals
1.68
Chance 58% · confidence medium
1–1likely score
≈ 2 goalstotal in the match
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Cagliari vs Bologna: our analysis

Why we chose this tip

  1. Table. Cagliari lie 12th, having collected 13 points after 10 matches (4W 1D 5L); Bologna lie 9th, having collected 14 points (4W 2D 4L).
  2. Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Cagliari average 0.9 goals for and 1.0 against, compared with 0.9 for and 1.4 against for Bologna.
  3. Form in the competition. Cagliari: 4W 1D 2L, goals 6–7; Bologna: 1W 2D 4L, goals 6–10.
  4. Head to head. In 28 previous meetings, Cagliari have taken 7 wins to Bologna's 14 wins, plus 7 draws; the goal tally stands at 24–38.

What to expect

In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (13.3%). This one looks finely poised.

On goals we go for Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.68), which we give a 58% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 50%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 42%.

The prediction at a glance

  1. Meetings: 28; Cagliari 7 wins, 7 draws, Bologna 14 wins.
  2. Head to head meetings have produced 2.2 goals a game on average.
  3. Scored and conceded in this competition: Cagliari 6–7, Bologna 6–10.
  4. Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 42%.
  5. Unavailable: Cagliari 3, Bologna 3.

Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes

Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 50%, top price 1.91). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.

Absences

Unavailable for Cagliari: M. Felici, R. Idrissi, Y. Trepy. Bologna will be without: E. Holm, R. Orsolini, R. Piccoli. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.

Cagliari vs Bologna: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available3.053.052.78
Market average2.932.972.69
Lowest odds2.882.802.62
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.441.4067.0%
Over 2.5 goals2.392.2841.8%
Under 2.5 goals1.681.6358.2%
Over 3.5 goals4.504.2222.4%
BTTS – yes1.911.8650.1%
BTTS – no1.951.8749.9%

Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 24/10/26, 12:03. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.1%.

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The key facts

  • Likely result: Cagliari 1–1 Bologna, roughly 2 goals in total.
  • Table: Cagliari 12th (13 points), Bologna 9th (14 points).
  • Form in the competition: Cagliari 4W 1D 2L (6:7), Bologna 1W 2D 4L (6:10).
  • H2H: 28 matches: Cagliari 7W 7D 14L, goals 24–38.
  • Absences: Cagliari 3, Bologna 3.

Who will win Cagliari vs Bologna?

Cagliari33%
Draw32%
Bologna35%

We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.

Cagliari vs Bologna: more betting tips

Under 3.5 goals77.6% · fair odds 1.29 · best 1.25
Likely
Draw or Bologna (X2)67.5% · fair odds 1.48 · best 1.44
Likely
Over 1.5 goals67.0% · fair odds 1.49 · best 1.44
Likely
Under 2.5 goals58.2% · fair odds 1.72 · best 1.68
Possible
Both teams to score: yes50.1% · fair odds 2.00 · best 1.91
Possible
Both teams to score: no49.9% · fair odds 2.00 · best 1.95
Outsider
Over 2.5 goals41.8% · fair odds 2.39 · best 2.39
Outsider
Bologna to win35.4% · fair odds 2.82 · best 2.78
Outsider
Cagliari to win32.5% · fair odds 3.08 · best 3.05
Outsider
Draw32.1% · fair odds 3.12 · best 3.05
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals22.4% · fair odds 4.47 · best 4.50
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.

Corners and cards betting

Cornersline 8.5 corners
Over 1.68 · Under 2.09
probability of over 55.5%
Cardsline 3.5 cards
Over 1.94 · Under 1.79
probability of over 48.0%

Correct score tips

1 : 113.3%
0 : 112.1%
1 : 011.6%
0 : 010.5%
1 : 27.7%
2 : 17.3%

Cagliari vs Bologna: injuries and missing players

Cagliari

  • M. Feliciknee injury · will miss the match
  • R. Idrissiknee injury · will miss the match
  • Y. Trepyinjury · will miss the match

Bologna

  • E. Holmthigh injury · will miss the match
  • R. Orsolinithigh injury · will miss the match
  • R. Piccolihamstring injury · will miss the match

Team news can still change before the game.

Standings and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Lazio109-1-024:828
2Inter108-1-126:1325
3AS Roma107-3-028:1024
4Como107-2-118:823
5AC Milan106-3-121:1221
6Frosinone106-2-224:1420
7Juventus105-2-313:1017
8Napoli104-2-417:1314
9Bologna104-2-414:1314
10Torino104-1-514:1613
11Genoa104-1-510:1413
12Cagliari104-1-59:1513
13Atalanta103-2-516:2011
14Lecce103-0-711:219
15Parma102-2-68:158
16Fiorentina102-2-615:238
17Sassuolo102-2-616:268
18Monza102-1-717:247
19Venezia112-0-98:216
20Udinese111-2-812:255

Recent matches

Cagliari

1 NovLLazio 2–1 Cagliari
27 OctLAS Roma 4–2 Cagliari
24 OctLCagliari 0–2 Bologna
19 OctLMonza 4–0 Cagliari
11 OctDCagliari 1–1 Juventus

Bologna

31 OctWBologna 2–1 Monza
28 OctWAC Milan 2–4 Bologna
24 OctWCagliari 0–2 Bologna
17 OctLBologna 1–3 Inter
11 OctWLecce 1–2 Bologna

Home and away

Cagliari at home4 matches: 1W 1D 2L, goals 2–4
Bologna away5 matches: 3W 0D 2L, goals 8–5

Cagliari vs Bologna: last matches of both teams

Cagliari

L 1/11/26 · Lazio 2–1 Cagliari
L 27/10/26 · AS Roma 4–2 Cagliari
L 19/10/26 · Monza 4–0 Cagliari
D 11/10/26 · Cagliari 1–1 Juventus

Bologna

W 31/10/26 · Bologna 2–1 Monza
W 28/10/26 · AC Milan 2–4 Bologna
L 17/10/26 · Bologna 1–3 Inter
W 11/10/26 · Lecce 1–2 Bologna

Team comparison

CagliariBologna
67%Form33%
45%Attack55%
57%Defence43%
29%Head to head71%
30%Goals70%
47.5%Overall52.5%

All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.

Form in the competition

CagliariLLLLD
BolognaWWWLW

Head to head

All matches
7Cagliari
7Draws
14Bologna
24/10/26 · Cagliari 0–2 Bologna
3/5/26 · Bologna 0–0 Cagliari
19/10/25 · Cagliari 0–2 Bologna
2/3/25 · Bologna 2–1 Cagliari
29/10/24 · Cagliari 0–2 Bologna
14/1/24 · Cagliari 2–1 Bologna

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin5.1%

Questions and answers

Which tip do we give for Cagliari vs Bologna?

Bologna +0 (Asian handicap) (1.90); Under 2.5 goals (1.68).

Who will win Cagliari vs Bologna?

Our estimate gives Cagliari a 33% chance of winning, the draw 32% and Bologna 35%.

What is the date, time and venue of the game?

Kick-off is on 24 October 2026 at 14:00, venue Unipol Domus, Cagliari. Referee: Kevin Bonacina, Italy.

Who will be missing?

Cagliari: M. Felici, R. Idrissi, Y. Trepy. Bologna: E. Holm, R. Orsolini, R. Piccoli. Team news can still change before kick-off.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?

We put over 2.5 goals at 42% (odds 2.39) and under 2.5 goals at 58% (odds 1.68).

Will both teams score?

We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 50% (odds 1.91).

What correct score do we see as likeliest?

Top of our list is 1–1 (13.3%), then 0–1 (12.1%) and 1–0 (11.6%).

How do you put your predictions together?

Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.

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