Our Genoa vs Cagliari Prediction: 1-1
Genoa vs Cagliari in the Italy Serie A is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Monday January 12, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Genoa vs Cagliari prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Genoa's Last Match – AC Milan vs Genoa
Genoa should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Italy Serie A draw against AC Milan on January 8. In that match, Genoa recorded 39% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AC Milan | 61% | 14 (8) | 2.32 | 110 |
 Genoa | 39% | 4 (2) | 1.32 | 15 |
Cagliari's Last Match – Cremonese vs Cagliari
Determined to get back to winning ways, Cagliari must win after their 2-2 Italy Serie A draw against Cremonese on January 8. In that match, Cagliari controlled 56% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cremonese | 44% | 8 (5) | 1.72 | 31 |
 Cagliari | 56% | 14 (5) | 1.8 | 59 |
Genoa vs Cagliari Stats
Key Stats
| Genoa | Cagliari | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.49 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Genoa are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Cagliari average 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Genoa 13-19
Cagliari 13-14
What are the odds for this match?
Genoa to win: @2.05
Draw: @3
Cagliari to win: @4.333
Lineups
Genoa (3-5-2) : Nicola Leali, Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Ostigard, Johan Vasquez, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Ruslan Malinovskyi, Morten Frendrup, Mikael Ellertsson, Aaron Martin, Vítor Carvalho, Lorenzo Colombo
Cagliari (4-3-3) : Elia Caprile, Marco Palestra, Juan Rodriguez, Sebastiano Luperto, Adam Obert, Michel Adopo, Matteo Prati, Luca Mazzitelli, Zito Luvumbo, Semih Kilicsoy, Sebastiano Esposito
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