Cagliari vs Genoa Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Cagliari were expected to struggle throughout the campaign but actually appear set for a mid-table finish in Serie A as they take on Genoa, who have been improved under Patrick Vieira.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 7th March, 2025: UK – 7:45pm / US ET – 2:45pm / US PT – 11:45am
How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Select matches will be televised on CBS Sports so it is worth checking their schedule
How to watch online: UK – OneFootball / US – Paramount+
Cagliari Team News: Further issues for Zito Luvumbo
Throughout the campaign, Cagliari have had more or less a fully fit and available squad this weekend but Angola international Zito Luvumbo has been hit by persistent injury issues and he is now once again a doubt for this weekend, too.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Caprile; Zappa, Yerry Mina, Luperto, Obert; Zortea, Adopo, Makoumbou, Augello; Piccoli, Coman
Unavailable:
Questionable: Zito Luvumbo (Injured)
Genoa Team News: Attacking absentees
Despite Vieira lacking goals up-front, his poor relationship with Mario Balotelli means the former Manchester City forward is not a part of their squad, whilst former Olympique de Marseille striker Vitinha is also sidelined due to injury.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Leali; De Winter, Matturro, Johan Vasquez; Zanoli, Masini, Frendrup, Caricol; Junior Messias, Miretti; Pinamonti
Unavailable: Thorsby (Injured), Vitinha (Injured), Balotelli (Out of favour)
Questionable: Bani (Injured)
Cagliari vs Genoa Prediction
Cagliari, coached by Serie A’s miracle worker Davide Nicola, most recently suffered a 2-1 defeat away to a very strong Bologna side at the Renato Dall’Ara last weekend. The Sardinians had taken the lead in that game and have shown themselves to be competitive throughout the campaign. They now face a Genoa side that were frustratingly held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Empoli last weekend but Patrick Vieira’s side have moved firmly into the middle-of-the-table, despite a lack of goals. Cagliari are themselves hardly one of the more proactive sides in Italy either so a low-scoring affair appears very likely for this one.
Cagliari vs Genoa Tip: Under 3.5 goals
