Cremonese vs Cagliari Prediction Serie A 08.01.2026
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Cremonese vs Cagliari Prediction Serie A
Cremonese vs Cagliari Prediction and Betting Tips for the Serie A, scheduled for January 08, 2026, at 17:30 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on DAZN Italia and Fox (USA) from the Stadio Giovanni Zini in Cremona. Both teams enter this contest looking to shake off New Year hangovers after suffering narrow 1-0 defeats in their opening fixtures of the year. For the hosts, the pressure is mounting as they have reached a staggering 372 minutes without finding the back of the net. In this article, you’ll discover Discover Italy Serie A Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Cremonese sit 11th with 21 points but have failed to score in 372 minutes of football.
- Davide Nicola’s side has won just one of their last seven league matches at home recently.
- The Grigiorossi have historically won their last three top-flight home meetings against the Sardinian visitors.
- Cagliari are currently 14th in Serie A, trailing Thursday’s hosts by a narrow three-point margin.
- Fabio Pisacane’s men have struggled on the road, winning once in their last eight away trips.
- The visitors have won the last three head-to-head encounters against Cremonese since July 2018.
The situation in Cremona is getting a bit tense, isn’t it? Davide Nicola is a specialist in survival, but even he must be scratching his head at how Jamie Vardy and Federico Bonazzoli have suddenly gone cold. Losing to a struggling Fiorentina side was a bitter pill to swallow, especially with a last-gasp Moise Kean goal. Still, there is a silver lining. History suggests the Stadio Zini is a bit of a fortress when Cagliari comes to town, with three straight home wins in this fixture dating back to the 90s. That said, records from thirty years ago don’t exactly put the ball in the net today. Nicola might be forced to shuffle the deck, perhaps giving Antonio Sanabria or Franco Vazquez a run to spark some life into a stagnant attack.
An investigation is underway in Naples following a targeted ambush on Gianluca Pisacane, brother of Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute involving three women and a local employee, where Gianluca intervened as a peacemaker. After closing the establishment, he was confronted by three unidentified men who shot him twice in the leg. Fortunately, he is now recovering and out of danger.
| GK | E. Audero |
| DF | M. Bianchetti, F. Terracciano, F. Baschirotto |
| MF | G. Pezzella, W. Bondo, M. Payero, J. Vandeputte, T. Barbieri |
| FW | J. Vardy, F. Bonazzoli |
| OUT |
M. Collocolo(OUT),
J. Sarmiento Morante(OUT),
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| GK | E. Caprile |
| DF | G. Zappa, Y. Mina, J. Rodriguez |
| MF | A. Obert, M. Adopo, L. Mazzitelli, M. Prati, M. Palestra G. Gaetano |
| FW | S. Kilicsoy |
| OUT |
S. Esposito(QUES),
A. Belotti(OUT),
Z. Pedro(OUT),
A. Deiola(OUT),
M. Felici(OUT),
M. Folorunsho(OUT),
|
In a high-stakes Serie A battle where points are vital for survival, one might expect a flurry of cautions, but the statistics tell a different story for Cremonese vs Cagliari. Currently, Cremonese averages only 2 cards received per home match, while their opponents generally see 1.38 against them at the Stadio Zini. The combined average sits at a modest 3.38 cards per game. Looking at the deeper data, +4.5 cards has only occurred in 13% of Cremonese's home fixtures this season. Even with Cagliari’s slightly higher away average of 2.22 cards received, the overall probability of a card-heavy game remains low. Both managers, Nicola and Pisacane, prioritize tactical positioning over aggressive tackling, which often results in fewer cynical fouls. Expect referee Kevin Bonacina to maintain control without needing to reach for his pocket excessively, making the Under 4.5 cards a statistically sound selection for this Thursday clash.
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FAQ – Cremonese vs Cagliari Prediction
Who is the favorite to win between Cremonese and Cagliari?
The bookmakers see this as a very tight contest. While Cremonese has the home advantage, their recent goal drought makes Cagliari a dangerous underdog if they can score first.
Where can I watch Cremonese vs Cagliari live?
The Cremonese vs Cagliari Serie A match will be broadcast live on DAZN Italia and Fox (USA).
What time does Cremonese vs Cagliari start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30(GMT) on Thursday, January 08, 2026.
Who is the referee for this match?
The official appointed for this Serie A encounter is Kevin Bonacina.
