The Serie A relegation battle continues to twist in the final weeks and these Genoa vs. Cagliari predictions give an update on the latest picture. Both teams are right in the mix to drop down into Serie B with five games to play in 2021-22.
Genoa vs. Cagliari odds
1 – The draw – 23/10
2 – Under 2.5 total goals – 7/10
3 – Genoa under 1.5 total goals – 8/13
4 – BTTS – No – 20/21
5 – 0-0 draw – 8/1
Both sides find themselves right in the middle of a relegation battle with time running out to save their top-flight status. Genoa are in greater danger of falling down into Serie B, in 19th place, with a six-point gap from safety. Cagliari, meanwhile, are 17th as it stands.
However, with the teams around them holding games in hand, the hosts are still in danger as we approach the run-in. Both teams head into this game in poor form. Genoa have won just one game in their last 13 Serie A outings, losing their last three, while Cagliari have won just once in their last six.
Cagliari’s 1-0 victory at home to Sassuolo last weekend gives them an edge, but neither team can afford to lose. However, neither side holds enough sway to be flagged up as favourites and if Genoa lose, they could be relegated by the end of April.
Unsurprisingly, based on their recent form, neither team have impressed in front of goal in recent weeks. Genoa have only scored four goals in their last 10 games, while Cagliari have netted an average of 0.85 goals per 90 minutes, based on the same run of fixtures.
With two struggling teams going head-to-head, alongside a relatively poor goal return, it is difficult to pick between them, particularly as a loss could spell the end for Genoa. The home side will look to battle out a point and keep themselves in the fight for survival, even if that means a goalless game. With three clean sheets in their last four home games, another shutout would offer an added boost of confidence at a key stage of the season.
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Genoa vs. Cagliari last five matches
Genoa last five matches
Cagliari last five matches
Genoa top goalscorers
| Player | Goal |
|---|---|
| 10 | |
| 2 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 |
Cagliari top goalscorers
| Player | Goal |
|---|---|
| 10 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 |
Genoa vs. Cagliari line-ups
Genoa (4-3-3): Sirigu; Vasquez, Ostigard, Bani, Hefti; Galdames, Madelj, Frendrup; Amiri, Piccoli, Ekuban.
Cagliari (3-5-2): Cragno; Carboni, Lovato, Altare; Dalbert, Deiola, Rog, Marin, Bellanova; Balde, Pedro.
Genoa team news
Genoa head coach Alexander Blessin is still without three players as long-term absentees, with Nicolo Rovella, Andrea Cambiaso and Zinho Vanheusden all still sidelined. He is likely to keep the bulk of his starting team from last weekend’s defeat at title-chasing Milan.
Cagliari team news
Cagliari boss Walter Mazzarri has added Alberto Grassi to his injury list at the club, with Adam Obert, Nahitan Nandez and Kevin Strootman all still out. Sevilla loanee Marko Rog is set to fill in for Grassi in midfield.