Serie A's biggest sensation is pushing for European football. Prediction for the Cagliari vs Frosinone match
Cagliari and Frosinone will meet on Saturday, November 7, in the 11th round of Serie A. The match will take place at Unipol Domus, with kick-off at 15:00 Central European Time. I am backing goals in this game.
H2H and statistical facts
- Cagliari are on a four-match losing streak.
- Frosinone are unbeaten in their last four matches.
- Cagliari are winless in five consecutive matches, conceding in each of them.
- The last three meetings between these teams produced 16 goals.
Cagliari
Cagliari have endured a difficult few weeks and are gradually losing ground in the league table. After 10 rounds, the Sardinians sit 12th with 13 points. The team have four wins and one draw to their name, but a run of defeats in recent matches has prevented them from climbing higher.
Cagliari's start to the season was fairly encouraging. The team defeated Parma, Lecce and Atalanta, while also managing to draw with Juventus. It seemed that Fabio Pisacane's side could establish themselves in the top half of the table, but their results then deteriorated sharply.
The Sardinians are now in deep crisis. In their last four league games, they suffered successive defeats to Monza, Bologna, Roma and Lazio. During that spell, the team conceded 12 goals, while the defense repeatedly made serious mistakes. The defeats to Monza and Roma were particularly painful, as their opponents repeatedly found space in dangerous areas.
Another major problem for Cagliari has been their home form. In four matches at Unipol Domus, the team have collected just four points, recording one win, one draw and two defeats. Their last two home games also ended in disappointment: the Sardinians lost to Bologna and were unable to contain their attacking line. The hosts now urgently need to turn things around, otherwise the gap to their rivals could grow.
Frosinone
Frosinone have emerged as one of the biggest pleasant surprises of the current Serie A season. After 10 rounds, Massimiliano Alvini's side sit sixth with 20 points. The visitors have recorded six wins, two draws and two defeats. Their attacking output is particularly impressive: the team have already scored 24 goals, one of the best tallies in the league.
In recent matches, Frosinone have showcased highly attractive attacking football. The team drew 4-4 with Atalanta before defeating Sassuolo 4-2, Lecce 5-1 and Torino 2-0. In total, 15 goals were scored across those four games. The emphatic win over Lecce was especially impressive, with Alvini's players displaying a clear attacking superiority.
That said, there have been some problems as well. The only serious setback during this run was a 3-0 away defeat to Napoli. In addition, the draw with Atalanta showed that Frosinone's defense does not always cope with the intense pressure applied by top opponents.
Frosinone nevertheless possess significant attacking potential and can create danger even away from home. In recent matches, Fares Ghedjemis, Giacomo Calò and Antonio Raimondo have stood out in particular. The visitors head to Sardinia on the back of two consecutive wins with an aggregate score of 7-1, highlighting the team's excellent morale.
Probable lineups
- Cagliari: Caprile, Pedro, Mina, Rodriguez, Aurelio, Adopo, Romano, Maldini, Winks, Deiola, Mendy.
- Frosinone: Paleari, Bracaglia, Monterisi, Calvani, Oyono, Mazzini, Calò, Schiavi, Ghedjemis, Kvernadze, Berlingheri.
What to bet on?
Frosinone look like slight favorites ahead of this clash. The visitors have performed significantly better in recent rounds, demonstrated impressive scoring power and established themselves confidently in the upper half of the table. Cagliari, by contrast, are going through a serious crisis, particularly in defense, and have so far been unable to halt their losing streak. Home advantage could help the Sardinians, but the teams' current form points to the visitors. I expect an open game with dangerous chances at both ends, but Frosinone's greater attacking potential should prove decisive. My prediction is a Frosinone draw no bet.
