Bologna take on the visitors Cagliari in the round 3 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Saturday, September 2nd at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara (Bologna).
Bologna had to face two of Italy's top clubs, Milan and Juventus, at the start of the championship. In both cases, the red and blue performed very decently, with the only difference being that they couldn't secure any points against Milan (0-2), but they managed to secure a draw against Juventus (1-1). In the home match against the Rossoneri, Bologna certainly had a chance to achieve a positive result, but Thiago Motta's team was let down by their finishing. However, in Turin, the red and blue looked absolutely fantastic and rightfully took one point from the capital of the Piedmont region. Furthermore, Bologna could have even secured a victory if the match referee, Marco Di Bello, had pointed to the spot in a highly controversial episode and likely would have sent off a Juventus defender.
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Cagliari returned to the elite Italian division after a year's absence with thoughts and goals of securing their spot for the upcoming season. The start for the Islanders has been somewhat disjointed. On one hand, Claudio Ranieri's team managed to secure a draw against Torino (0-0), but on the other hand, they were defeated without a chance at home against Inter (0-2). In both cases, there are significant questions about the Sardinians' gameplay, particularly in terms of creativity. Cagliari have accumulated a total xG of only 0.85 in two matches, which suggests that Ranieri's team has issues in this crucial aspect of the game.
Bologna are a mid-table team in Serie A, with aspirations for a potential spot in European competitions (Conference League), whereas Cagliari, according to most experts, has the most modest squad and is one of the contenders for relegation to Serie B at the end of the season. The initial rounds somewhat confirm this hypothesis. I was impressed by Bologna in their matches against Milan and Juventus, while Cagliari, on the contrary, disappointed in the matches against Torino and Inter. If Motta's proteges can demonstrate the same passion, determination, and dedication as in their clashes with the giants, then there is no doubt that three points will go to Bologna. With the current style of play, Cagliari will find it challenging to achieve a good result, especially away from home. Prediction: Bologna to win.
Prediction for the match: Bologna to win.
