Cagliari Calcio vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cagliari Calcio vs Genoa CFC — Serie A at Unipol Domus.
- Cagliari Calcio 5 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Genoa CFC 5 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Luca Pairetto
- Referee Sergio Ranghetti
- Referee Aleandro Di Paolo
- Referee Giacomo Camplone
- Referee
- Referee Gianpiero Miele (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Genoa CFC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | AC Milan | A | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Aug | Spezia Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 May | Genoa CFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | AC Milan | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | ACF Fiorentina | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Cagliari Calcio | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Aug | SSC Napoli | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–4 | L |
| 22 May | Cagliari Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 May | Atalanta BC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 12 May | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Cagliari Calcio | Genoa CFC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #19 |
| 12 | Points | 1 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 4 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 4 |
| 5 | Scored | 3 |
| 2 | Conceded | 10 |
| +3 | GD | -7 |
| 2.40 | PPG | 0.20 |
| 80% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Cagliari Calcio this season
Cagliari Calcio this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season
Genoa CFC this season
Cagliari Calcio are 4th (12 pts). Genoa CFC are 19th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cagliari Calcio
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Genoa CFC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cagliari Calcio
| Daniel Maldini | 3 G |
| Alessandro Romano | 1 G |
Genoa CFC
| Milutin Osmajic | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Unipol Domus!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Stefano Sturaro is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cagliari Calcio.
- 11' A moment of madness from Davide Biraschi on 11 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Genoa CFC will be frustrated.
- 12' Davide Biraschi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 12.
- 15' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stefano Sabelli.
- 16' What a moment for Joao Pedro Galvao! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
- 21' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luca Ceppitelli on 35 minutes.
- 40' Alberto Grassi, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cagliari Calcio and Genoa CFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' Martin Caceres is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sebastian Walukiewicz at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 54' A tactical swap from Cagliari Calcio — Nahitan Nandez on, Alberto Grassi off on 54 minutes.
- 56' What a strike from Luca Ceppitelli! The score is 2-0.
- 58' That is a Yellow card for Genoa CFC. Yayah Kallon will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mattia Destro makes it 2-1.
- 60' Goran Pandev makes way for Caleb Ekuban at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Genoa CFC.
- 61' Another change for Genoa CFC made on 61 minute. Goran Pandev leaves to be changed by Caleb Ekuban.
- 62' Joao Pedro Galvao picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 64' Diego Farias has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keita Balde on 64 minute.
- 65' Cagliari Calcio ring the changes. Keita Balde has done his job and it is now time for Diego Farias to step up.
- 69' Magnificent from Mohamed Salim Fares! That is 5 goals in 236 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 74' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cagliari Calcio must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 78' A goal from the Algeria international Mohamed Salim Fares! He fires home on 78 to make it 2-3!
- 82' A change in the Cagliari Calcio ranks — Andrea Carboni exits the field as Gaston Pereiro enters on 82.
- 83' Genoa CFC ring the changes. Mattia Destro has done his job and it is now time for Valon Behrami to step up.
- 84' A change in the Genoa CFC ranks — Mattia Destro exits the field as Valon Behrami enters on 84.
- 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Genoa CFC take all three points.
Lineups
Cagliari Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 23
- 10
- 29
-
9
Keita Balde ↓ Diego Farias 64'
- 14
-
27
Alberto Grassi ↓ Nahitan Nandez 54'
- 8
- 25
- 40
-
44
Andrea Carboni ↓ Gaston Pereiro 82'
Bench
- 31
-
20
Gaston Pereiro ↑ 82'
- 22
-
17
Diego Farias ↑ 64'
- 30
- 1
-
12
Raoul Bellanova ↑ 64'
-
–
Martin Caceres ↑ 46'
-
18
Nahitan Nandez ↑ 54'
- 21
- 15
- 26
Coach
Leonardo Semplici
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 94
- 52
-
23
Mattia Destro ↓ Valon Behrami 83'
- 57
- 14
-
19
Goran Pandev ↓ Caleb Ekuban 60'
- 4
- 27
-
2
Stefano Sabelli ↓ Yayah Kallon 46'
- 65
- 50
Bench
-
–
Mohamed Salim Fares ↑ 46'
- 22
-
11
Valon Behrami ↑ 83'
- 1
- 18
- 10
-
20
Caleb Ekuban ↑ 60'
- 33
-
3
Zinho Vanheusden ↑ 46'
- 90
- –
-
91
Yayah Kallon ↑ 46'
Coach
Davide Ballardini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mattia Destro | 2 |
| Mohamed Salim Fares | 2 |
| Nicolas Viola | 2 |
| Joao Pedro Galvao | 2 |
| Albert Gudmundsson | 2 |
| Morten Frendrup | 2 |
| Roberto Piccoli | 1 |
| Eldor Shomurodov | 1 |
Head to Head
Cagliari Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.47
Cagliari Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Genoa CFC xG
I would bet for:
Cagliari Calcio or Genoa CFC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Genoa CFC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Cagliari Calcio or Draw
71%
Draw or Genoa CFC
58%
Cagliari Calcio or Genoa CFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cagliari Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Cagliari Calcio
| Handicap | Cagliari Calcio covers | Push | Genoa CFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 24% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cagliari Calcio keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

