Genoa vs Cagliari – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Cagliari at 54% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Genoa vs Cagliari encounter.
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Match Analysis
Genoa host Cagliari at Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Serie A, Regular Season - 35. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 9 May 2027 at 16:30 UTC.
Form Guide
Genoa — All Games: 0W 3D 7L from 10 Serie A outings this season, averaging 0.30 points per game. Last five: L L L D L. They are averaging 0.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Genoa have played only a handful of Serie A games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa have gone 3W 1D 6L this season (10 games, 1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.00 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.30 — Genoa are significantly better at Stadio Luigi Ferraris than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Cagliari stand at 7W 1D 2L from 10 Serie A matches — 2.20 PPG. Last five: W L W W W. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Cagliari have played only a handful of Serie A games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
On the road, Cagliari have gone 4W 2D 4L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.40 is notably below their overall 2.20 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Cagliari — 1.90 PPG ahead of the hosts (2.20 vs 0.30). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
H2H
The historical ledger comes down firmly in favour of Genoa: 4 wins from 10 previous clashes against 1 for Cagliari, with 5 draws across those contests.
The 10 previous meetings have averaged 2.7 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 12 Jan 2026, ended 3–0 with Genoa winning.
From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both Genoa and goals. The home side's 4 wins from 10 meetings, combined with an average of 2.7 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.
Trading Patterns
Genoa in-play and half-time data (43 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games); they fail to score in 40% of games.
Cagliari in-play and half-time data (43 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (away games); they fail to score in 35% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Genoa 54% versus Cagliari 46%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Genoa 51% | Cagliari 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Genoa 0.91 xG and Cagliari 1.62 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Genoa attack 0.849 / defence 1.231 | Cagliari attack 0.987 / defence 0.785. League average goals — home 1.367 / away 1.331. Cagliari's defence strength of 0.785 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 43 Genoa games / 43 Cagliari games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Genoa 21% | Draw 25% | Cagliari 54%. Fair-value odds: Genoa 4.76 | Draw 4.00 | Cagliari 1.85. Cagliari hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.53. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.53 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Genoa dominate the H2H record, yet Cagliari are the in-form side right now — historical edge versus current momentum creates a genuine dilemma.
Poisson rates Cagliari as the most likely outcome at 54% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Cagliari offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.53 combined xG gives a 46% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though H2H averaging only 2.7 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 48% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Genoa 60% | Cagliari 50%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Genoa vs Cagliari | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 35 | Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris • Kick-off: Sunday 9 May 2027, 16:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Genoa 21% | Draw 25% | Cagliari 54% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% | BTTS 48% | xG Genoa 0.91 / Cagliari 1.62 • Poisson strength factors: Genoa attack 0.849 / def 1.231 | Cagliari attack 0.987 / def 0.785 | league avg home 1.367 / away 1.331 • Poisson stance: Cagliari (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.91
Genoa xG
Expected Goals
1.62
Cagliari xG
48%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
46%
Over 2.5
25%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Genoa vs Cagliari kick off?
Genoa vs Cagliari is scheduled to kick off at 16:30 on Sunday 9 May 2027 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
Where is Genoa vs Cagliari being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
What competition is Genoa vs Cagliari part of?
Genoa vs Cagliari is a Regular Season - 35 fixture in the Serie A (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Genoa vs Cagliari?
Our statistical model gives Genoa a 21% chance of winning, Cagliari a 54% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Cagliari the favourite.
Will both teams score in Genoa vs Cagliari?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Genoa and Cagliari will score (BTTS).
Will Genoa vs Cagliari have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 46%.
What is the head-to-head record between Genoa and Cagliari?
Record (10 meetings): Genoa 4W | Draws 5 | Cagliari 1W.
What form are Genoa and Cagliari in?
Genoa (all comps): 0W-3D-7L in 10 | 0.30 PPG | GF 0.40 / GA 1.50 | L5 L-L-L-D-L. Cagliari (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Genoa's attack at 0.85x the league average against Cagliari's defence at 0.79x — combine the two and it projects 0.91 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Cagliari's attack versus Genoa's defence, projects 1.62 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 43/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-1 (11.4%), 0-2 (10.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Cagliari Win
21%
4.72
25%
4.03
54%
1.85
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
12.9%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.8%
Draw
0 – 2
10.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.91
Genoa xG
Total xG
2.53
1.62
Cagliari xG
4.72
21%
Home win
4.03
25%
Draw
1.85
54%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.09
52%
BTTS No
1.92
Clean Sheet
20%
5.04
40%
2.49
Win to Nil
4%
23.80
22%
4.61
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.0 | 12.9 | 10.4 | 5.6 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 7.3 | 11.8 | 9.5 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 3.3 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | – | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Genoa vs Cagliari?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.3%.
How many goals are Genoa and Cagliari expected to score?
The model projects 0.91 expected goals for Genoa and 1.62 for Cagliari, a combined total of 2.53.
How confident is the prediction model for Genoa vs Cagliari?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Genoa's recent record stands at 10W 12D 21L from 43 games, a 0.98 PPG return, with L-L-L-D-L in the last five. It's still early in the season for Genoa, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Cagliari, meanwhile, have gone 15W 10D 18L across 43 games — 1.28 PPG, with W-L-W-W-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for Cagliari, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Genoa on 0.98 PPG, Cagliari on 1.28. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Genoa have managed 6W 5D 11L from 22 games — 1.05 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Cagliari's away record stands at 7W 6D 9L across 22 trips, a 1.23 PPG haul.
Goals in Recent Form
Genoa are averaging 1.02 goals scored and 1.42 conceded per game recently; Cagliari are on 1.05 scored and 1.28 conceded.
Last 43 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Genoa
Early Season
Cagliari
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Genoa and Cagliari in coming into this match?
Genoa have gone 10W 12D 21L in their last 43 games (0.98 PPG), while Cagliari have gone 15W 10D 18L in their last 43 (1.28 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Genoa at home or Cagliari away?
Cagliari's away record (1.23 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Genoa at home: 1.05 PPG; Cagliari away: 1.23 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2021. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Serie A, Serie B all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 12 January 2026, roughly 8 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 29 Apr 2024, when Genoa won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Genoa's record when hosting Cagliari specifically: 3W 2D 0L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Genoa
5
Draws
1
Cagliari
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Genoa and Cagliari?
From 10 meetings on record, Genoa have won 4, Cagliari have won 1, and 5 have been drawn.
When did Genoa and Cagliari last play each other?
They last met on 12 January 2026, when Genoa 3-0 Cagliari.
Who has won more matches between Genoa and Cagliari?
Genoa have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Genoa are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches.
Cagliari are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Genoa 50%, Cagliari 59% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 54% (Genoa) and 59% (Cagliari). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 18% and 14% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Genoa have failed to score in 41% of games; Cagliari in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Genoa home games / Cagliari away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Genoa play Cagliari?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Genoa's recent matches and 59% of Cagliari's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Genoa vs Cagliari usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 54% of Genoa's matches and 59% of Cagliari's.
Do Genoa and Cagliari tend to score early?
Genoa have had a goal before half-time in 64% of their recent matches, Cagliari in 64% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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