Cagliari Faces Bologna in Crucial Serie A Clash on Sunday

CAGLIARI, Italy — Cagliari will host Bologna in Serie A on Sunday, October 19, 2025, as both teams aim to secure crucial points in the standings.

Bologna, who has struggled with away games this season, will be looking to stop a winless streak when they face Cagliari at Unipol Domus. They aim for victory after consecutive losses in past meetings with the Sardinians, including a 2-1 defeat in their last encounter.

Cagliari comes off a balanced performance in Serie A, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their recent matches. They hope to break a winless streak after failing to secure maximum points prior to the international break. Currently, they sit two points behind Bologna in the standings and hope to overtake them with a win.

Four defeats in their last five meetings against Bologna complicate Cagliari’s chances. Their last notable victory came in January 2024, but subsequently, they lost two fixtures in the 2024-25 season, highlighting their challenge.

Bologna, sitting just above Cagliari, has a chance to climb as high as third place if they win and other results fall favorably. With 10 points from six games, they’ve performed better at home, earning nine points in Emilia-Romagna but only one point from three away games this season.

Injuries hit both teams, with Bologna missing their key player due to a knee injury, while Cagliari looks to replace their top scorer, who is out for the season. Bologna’s offensive tactics, aiming to exploit Cagliari’s vulnerabilities, could prove vital in this match.

When analyzing lineups, Cagliari may field Caprile, Zappa, and Luperto in defense, while Bologna plans to start Skorupski, Zortea, and Heggem. Observers note that while Bologna has had historical dominance, their current away form casts doubt on their chances for consecutive victories against Cagliari.

The match is set to be broadcast live from Cagliari, reflecting the growing excitement of Serie A as both teams prepare for an important face-off.