Cagliari vs Como Prediction and Betting Tips

Cagliari go head-to-head against Como on Monday. Read our Predictions and Betting Tips with Match Preview, Head-to-head stats (h2h) and Team Form Analysis.

Serie A, KO: 17:30 Aug 26, 2024, Unipol Domus

Following a goalless draw with Roma, Cagliari will not have a better chance than this to record their first win of the season as they take on Como at Unipol Domus. The Sardinians produced a fine display against the Giallorossi and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the newcomers in their second consecutive home game. Yerry Mina is back from suspension, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.

Cesc Fabregas’ men, on the other hand, failed to impress on their Serie A debut, with the team losing to Juventus 3-0 in Turin. As key defender Raphael Varane remains in the recovery room for the visiting side, we predict that the hosts are going to emerge triumphant in Monday’s encounter. You should bear in mind that Cagliari defeated Como 2-0 in their last meeting in a competitive match.

Players to watch: Cagliari to prevail

Cagliari have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 21/20 by PHMACAO to claim the win. A victory for Como is valued at 13/5 while PHMACAO is also offering odds of 15/2 for a draw.

Head to head: Slight edge for Cagliari

Cagliari have a 4-3 edge with three draws from 10 previous matches against Como. However, Como triumphed 3-1 when both teams met in a preseason fixture back in July.

Players to watch: Piccoli to strike

Despite failing to score, Roberto Piccoli looked lively in the opening fixture and could be worth keeping an eye on. The forward has already scored twice in the Coppa Italia and is priced at 2/1 by PHMACAO to find the net on Monday.

Although it was only preseason, Como showed that they may have some attacking quality with that win over Cagliari. Patrick Cutrone could be the one to watch on Monday and is priced at 13/5 by 188JILI to get on the score sheet.

Probable line-ups

Luciano Pavoletti was a second half substitute for Cagliari in the opening fixture. And could be handed a start to partner Piccoli in attack. Matteo Prati should start in midfield while Mateusz Wieteska is set to feature in defence.

Midfielder Daniele Baselli was taken off early in the opening fixture. And joins defender Rafael Varane on Como’s injury list. Yannik Engelhardt is likely be handed a start in his place while Andrea Belotti could also feature in attack alongside Cutrone.

Cagliari: Scuffet, Luperto, Wieteska, Zappa, Augello, Deiola, Marin, Prati, Paulo Azzi, Piccolo, Pavoletti
Como: Reina, Moreno, Goldaniga, Barba, Sala, Gabriel Strefezza, Braunoder, Engelhardt, De La Cunha, Belotti, Cutrone

Cagliari vs Como Prediction

Cagliari will enter the tie in much higher spirits after the display shown in the opening round’s draw to Roma.

They are now unbeaten in four straight games across competitions, managing two wins and draws apiece in the process.

The story is completely different with Como. They are winless in four consecutive fixtures, netting just one goal along the way.

Fabregas has huge problems with the lack of attacking creativity in his ranks. Knowing how good Cagliari were defensively against Roma on the opening day, it is hard to be optimistic regarding the visitors’ chances of securing a positive outcome on Monday.

We will back the home win as the main betting option at the 2.10 odds while the Under 2.5 goals FT pick looks like a decent alternative at the odds of 1.80.