Serie A action continues on Monday as Cagliari welcome Lazio to the Unipol Domus Stadium for a crucial encounter starting at 7:45 PM UK time. The Biancocelesti will be eager to bounce back from their recent setbacks and secure all three points to maintain their grip on a Champions League spot. Meanwhile, Cagliari, battling relegation fears, will look to pull off an upset against a historically dominant opponent. This match promises drama, with contrasting fortunes set to collide in Sardinia.
Interesting Fact: Lazio have been unbeaten in their last 19 Serie A matches against Cagliari, winning 16 times and averaging 2.3 goals per game—a record that looms large over this fixture.
Cagliari find themselves perilously close to the drop zone, sitting 15th with just 21 points after 19 matches. Their survival hopes hinge on improving their defensive frailties, having conceded more goals than any other team from set-piece situations (14). Despite showing resilience in recent weeks, losing only one of their last four games, they remain vulnerable against stronger opposition. Coach Davide Nicola must address these issues quickly if his side is to avoid another nervy finish to the season.
Lazio’s form has dipped slightly following a stellar run of five consecutive victories, but they still occupy fourth place in Serie A with 39 points. Recent defeats to Fiorentina and Braga have dented their momentum, though their qualification for the Europa League knockout stages ensures focus can now shift fully to domestic matters. Historically dominant against Cagliari, Marco Baroni’s men are well-placed to extend their impressive streak against the Sardinian outfit.
The head-to-head record heavily favours Lazio, who have gone 19 matches without defeat against Cagliari in Serie A. During this period, the Biancocelesti have won 16 times, scoring an average of 2.3 goals per game. Their most recent meeting, a 2-1 victory in November, saw Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni net for Lazio, while Zito Luvumbo replied for Cagliari.
Notably, Cagliari have not beaten Lazio in Serie A since May 2013, highlighting the significant gulf in quality between the two sides.
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Cagliari 0-2 Lazio
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Despite Cagliari’s recent improvement, Lazio’s overwhelming superiority in head-to-head encounters makes them strong favourites. With key players like Castellanos and Zaccagni unavailable, Marco Baroni may rotate his squad slightly, but their depth and experience should still see them through. Expect a professional performance from Lazio, capitalising on Cagliari’s defensive vulnerabilities to secure all three points.
Lazio have scored 13 goals from set-piece situations this season—only Inter have scored more. Conversely, Cagliari have conceded 14 goals from dead-ball scenarios, the worst record in Serie A. This mismatch could prove decisive.
Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert; Zortea, Deiola, Marin/Felici; Gaetano; Piccoli
Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Andrijnovych/Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos
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