Cagliari vs Torino: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — May 17, 2026
On Sunday, May 17, at the Unipol Domus stadium in Cagliari, the 37th round of Serie A will see Cagliari take on Torino. This encounter promises to be a classic showdown between a motivated underdog and a solid mid-table contender.
Match preview
Under the guidance of Fabio Pisacane, Cagliari have shown plenty of grit in recent rounds, but the team still lacks consistency. After a crucial win over Atalanta (3-2), they followed up with a draw against Bologna (0-0) and a disappointing 0-2 defeat to Udinese, which once again intensified the relegation battle for the Islanders. The main hopes of the fans rest on Sebastiano Esposito, who has become the team's top scorer this season, and veteran Andrea Belotti, for whom matches against former clubs always carry extra meaning. At home, Cagliari try to play on the front foot, but injuries in defense and the absence of suspended Zé Pedro could seriously weaken their defensive stability.
Torino, under Roberto D'Aversa in 2026, have established themselves as a tough, uncompromising side with one of the most organized defenses in the league. In the previous round, the Granata claimed a comeback victory over Sassuolo (2-1) thanks to goals from Giovanni Simeone, who has slotted in perfectly since his arrival. Traditionally strong away from home, Torino prefer to play on the counter and catch opponents off guard. Despite the absence of Gvidas Gineitis due to suspension, Torino's midfield, led by Samuele Ricci, looks more solid and allows them to control the tempo even in tricky away fixtures.
This match is crucial for the hosts in their fight for survival, as Cagliari sit 16th with 37 points, just a few steps above the relegation zone. Torino, on the other hand, are in 12th place with 44 points, still harboring hopes of breaking into the top ten by season's end.
Probable lineups
Cagliari: Caprile – Zappa, Mina, Dossena – Palestra, Adopo, Gaetano, Folorunsho, Obert – Esposito – Mendy
Torino: Paleari – Coco, Marianucci, Ebosse – Lazaro, lkhan, Linetty, Obrador – Vlasic; Njie, Simeone
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five matches, each team has recorded two wins and there has been one draw
- Cagliari have won two of their last ten matches, losing six
- Torino have claimed victory in five of their last ten matches, losing only three
Prediction
Cagliari regularly deliver entertaining football at home, while Torino are in strong form as the season draws to a close. My prediction: both teams to score – YES at 1.95
