After a strong start, Cagliari are now among Serie A’s most out-of-form sides, and face a tough challenge here as they host surprise package Frosinone, who have taken the division by storm following promotion.
Match News and Current Form
Cagliari’s 2-1 defeat to leaders Lazio last weekend would not be a cause for concern in isolation, but they are now winless in five (D1, L4), losing each of their last four. The Islanders last lost five in a row in Serie A in April 2022, and with head coach Fabio Pisacane admitting his side’s “self-belief” has been dented by their slump, he’ll be especially grateful for a bright start to the campaign which means they’re still six points above the relegation zone pre-round. The chances of a revival here appear slim though, with Cagliari losing four of their last seven league games against newly-promoted sides (W1, D2) and having scored just two home league goals this term (W1, D1, L2).
Frosinone chalked up a sixth league win of the season (D2, L2) as they toppled Torino 2-0 last weekend, and have now only been beaten once since the opening day. The Canaries’ three previous seasons in Serie A have all ended in relegation, but they occupy a European qualification spot pre-round so appear primed to finally survive a top-flight season this time around. While safety remains the objective for Massimiliano Alvini’s side, suffering just one defeat on the road in the league this term (W1, D2) means they may well fancy their chances of achieving a third successive Serie A win for the first time ever here!
Head-to-Head History
Frosinone have won just one of the prior four Serie A H2Hs (D1, L2), losing both top-flight visits to Unipol Domus.
Hot Stats and Streaks
Cagliari have scored first in seven of their ten Serie A matches this term.
Each of Cagliari’s four home league games this season produced under 2.5 goals.
Frosinone have scored the most first-half goals in Serie A this season (14).
Frosinone have committed a pre-round league-high 149 fouls this campaign.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile has two clean sheets in his three winless career H2Hs against Frosinone, and already has four shutouts to his name this term. Giorgi Kvernadze has ten goal involvements for Frosinone this season (G5, A5), including three second half assists across their last two games.
Cagliari will be without Adam Obert through suspension, while Alessandro Deiola and Alieu Fadera are doubtful through injury. Frosinone lost top scorer Antonio Raimondo to injury last time out.
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Betting Analysis
The hosts battled well last week and given that the visitors are in uncharted territory, a Cagliari win may offer value.
Author: Ben Olawumi