Cagliari take on the visitors Genoa in the round 28 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Friday, March 7th at Unipol Domus (Cagliari).
Cagliari recently lost their place in Serie A. However, that was when Claudio Ranieri returned to the scene of his early managerial successes. He guided them straight back from Serie B and then ensured top-flight survival. Both times, it was a struggle: they earned promotion through the playoffs, and last season, they collected just 36 points—less than one per match. Nevertheless, they finished 16th, narrowly edging out relegated newcomers Frosinone by a single point. In the summer, the veteran coach announced his retirement (only to return to Roma a few months later) and was replaced by Davide Nicola. His results have been fairly unremarkable but largely in line with last season’s performance—and, most importantly, just enough to keep them above the drop zone. However, they lost their last two matches, albeit against Juventus and Bologna. On the bright side, Cagliari has been far more competitive at home, with just one defeat in their last five games at Unipol Domus.
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Genoa turned things around after the coaching change. The "Grifoni" have followed Cagliari’s path closely in recent years—relegated together in 2022 and then promoted straight back. However, last season, they were far stronger, securing a comfortable mid-table finish. This success was largely down to Alberto Gilardino—not a bad achievement for the former striker, who was only just beginning his managerial career. But he struggled to handle the challenges of the new season, particularly after losing key players to transfers and injuries. That’s when Patrick Vieira stepped in, and results improved significantly. The Frenchman didn’t perform miracles but stabilized Genoa in mid-table, consistently picking up points. Last weekend, they fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Empoli. Their defensive solidity under Vieira has been a major factor, with just one loss in their last six matches.
Last season, Cagliari secured their only win in the last 10 head-to-head meetings at home. However, they also managed to earn a draw in Genoa in the first half of this season. In the spring, motivation is key—and the hosts, being closer to the relegation zone, are in greater need of points. Expect a Cagliari win, but with a "draw no bet" safety net.
Prediction for the match: Cagliari to win with 0.0 handicap.
