US Sassuolo Calcio vs Cagliari Calcio, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
US Sassuolo Calcio vs Cagliari Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.
- US Sassuolo Calcio 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Cagliari Calcio 5 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Doveri
- Assistant 1 Valerio Colarossi
- Assistant 2
3 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 4.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Cagliari Calcio | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 May | Genoa CFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | ACF Fiorentina | A | 1–5 | L |
| 21 Apr | US Lecce | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Apr | AC Milan | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 May | AC Milan | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 May | US Lecce | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Apr | Genoa CFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Apr | Juventus FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| US Sassuolo Calcio | Cagliari Calcio | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #4 |
| 7 | Points | 12 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 2 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 4 / 0 / 1 |
| 9 | Scored | 5 |
| 9 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | +3 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 2.40 |
| 40% | Win % | 80% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
US Sassuolo Calcio this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Cagliari Calcio this season
Cagliari Calcio this season
US Sassuolo Calcio are 10th (7 pts). Cagliari Calcio are 4th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
US Sassuolo Calcio
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cagliari Calcio
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
US Sassuolo Calcio
| Vasilije Adzic | 3 G | 1 A |
| Domenico Berardi | 1 G | |
| Cas Odenthal | 1 G | |
| Cristian Volpato | 1 G |
Cagliari Calcio
| Daniel Maldini | 3 G |
| Alessandro Romano | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against US Sassuolo Calcio and Cagliari Calcio has kicked off!
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Claudio Ranieri might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. US Sassuolo Calcio and Cagliari Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Time for substitution for US Sassuolo Calcio. Martin Erlic is replaced by Marash Kumbulla.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Cagliari Calcio is showing some good football. However, Cagliari Calcio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' US Sassuolo Calcio currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Ibrahim Sulemana has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Cagliari Calcio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' The Cagliari Calcio manager makes a substitution. Eldor Shomurodov departs to be replaced by Zito Luvumbo.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore. Cagliari Calcio seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 54' Poor challenge from Kristian Thorstvedt. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 57' Another substitution for US Sassuolo Calcio to replace Uros Racic by Daniel Boloca on 57 minute.
- 61' Alessandro Deiola catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 61.
- 62' Marcus Pedersen is replacing Ruan for the US Sassuolo Calcio side.
- 67' The Cagliari Calcio bench stirs into life. Gianluca Gaetano is withdrawn and Nicolas Viola gets his opportunity.
- 71' What a moment for Matteo Prati! That strike on 71 puts his side firmly in control.
- 76' That looks like a foul for a card for Alberto Dossena.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andrea Pinamonti on 79.
- 84' It is a cagey affair so far. US Sassuolo Calcio in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Cagliari Calcio's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 86' Tommaso Augello makes way for Adam Obert at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cagliari Calcio.
- 89' Cagliari Calcio make a change. Nahitan Nandez trudges off to be replaced by Alessandro Di Pardo on 89 minutes.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Matheus Henrique. He receives a card.
- US Sassuolo Calcio will have plenty to reflect on. Cagliari Calcio were simply the better side today.
Lineups
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 7
- 45
- 47
-
5
Martin Erlic ↓ Marash Kumbulla 20'
- 9
-
6
Uros Racic ↓ Daniel Boloca 57'
- 43
-
44
Ruan ↓ Marcus Pedersen 62'
- 42
- 2
- 13
Bench
-
14
Pedro Obiang ↑ 57'
- 22
- 28
-
19
Marash Kumbulla ↑ 20'
-
92
Gregoire Defrel ↑ 46'
- 25
- 15
- 11
- 21
-
3
Marcus Pedersen ↑ 62'
-
24
Daniel Boloca ↑ 57'
- 23
- 8
- 35
Coach
Davide Ballardini
Cagliari Calcio Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 26
- 9
- 22
- 14
-
27
Tommaso Augello ↓ Adam Obert 86'
-
61
Eldor Shomurodov ↓ Zito Luvumbo 46'
- 8
- 70
- 28
- 4
- 25
Bench
- 1
- 17
- 30
- 18
- 32
-
10
Nicolas Viola ↑ 67'
- 23
- 5
-
99
Alessandro Di Pardo ↑ 89'
-
33
Adam Obert ↑ 86'
-
77
Zito Luvumbo ↑ 46'
- 19
- 37
-
16
Matteo Prati ↑ 67'
- 34
Coach
Claudio Ranieri
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Pedro Galvao | 4 |
| Leonardo Pavoletti | 3 |
| Domenico Berardi | 3 |
| Gianluca Lapadula | 2 |
| Leonardo Pavoletti | 2 |
| Jeremie Boga | 1 |
| Kevin-Prince Boateng | 1 |
| Keita Balde | 1 |
Head to Head
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Cagliari Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.96
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Cagliari Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Cagliari Calcio or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cagliari Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
56%
Draw or Cagliari Calcio
74%
US Sassuolo Calcio or Cagliari Calcio
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
12.1%
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 3
4.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio
| Handicap | US Sassuolo Calcio covers | Push | Cagliari Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 23% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Cagliari Calcio keeps clean sheet
39%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.