Cagliari vs Pisa Prediction - Serie A

Match context

Cagliari will host Pisa at the Unipol Domus stadium at 6:30 PM on December 21, 2025, in a crucial match for both teams in their fight to avoid relegation in Serie A. With home advantage and slightly better form, Cagliari is expected to secure a favorable result against their struggling opponents.

Current standings

Currently, Cagliari sits in 15th place in the league table with 14 points after 15 rounds. While not entirely safe, this position is significantly better than Pisa, who are in 19th place with only 10 points. A win would give Cagliari a safer distance from the relegation zone, while Pisa must get points to avoid being left behind.

Performance analysis

Cagliari

In their last five matches, Cagliari have recorded one win, two draws, and two losses. Their form has been inconsistent. After 15 games, they have scored 15 goals (an average of 1.0 goal per game) but have also conceded 21 goals (an average of 1.4 goals per game). At home, Cagliari have won two, drawn two, and lost three matches this season.

Pisa

On the opposite side, Pisa is going through a crisis with alarming form. They have only won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches. In particular, Pisa's away record is very poor, with no wins in 7 away games (4 draws, 3 losses). Their attack is also a major problem, having only scored 10 goals in 15 matches (an average of 0.7 goals per game).

History of confrontations

In their last three encounters, Cagliari has the upper hand, remaining unbeaten against Pisa. The home team at Unipol Domus has one win and two draws.

• April 10, 2023: Pisa 0 - 0 Cagliari
• November 12, 2022: Cagliari 1 - 1 Pisa
• August 15, 2021: Cagliari 3 - 1 Pisa

Force information

Cagliari

The home team faces several key absences:

• Absent:A. Belotti (knee injury), M. Felici (knee injury), J. Pedro (knee injury), J. Liteta (international duty), Z. Luvumbo (international duty).
• Availability is uncertain:G. Borrelli (ankle injury).

Pisa

The visiting team also did not have their strongest lineup:

• Absent:E. Akinsanmiro (international duty), J. Cuadrado (muscle injury), C. Stengs (thigh injury).

Analysis and predictions

Based on analysis of form, head-to-head history, and squad situation, Cagliari has a significant advantage in this match. Their home ground, Unipol Domus, is a crucial factor, while Pisa has shown a weak performance, especially away from home, with a poor attacking record. Although Cagliari is also struggling with several injuries, the difference in form and morale could decide the match. A draw or a narrow victory for the home team is the most likely scenario.

Forecast:Cagliari win or draw.

Team lineup updated at 17:53 on December 21, 2025

Official lineup

Cagliari

Diagram: 4-3-1-2

CoachFabio Pisacane

Starting lineup:

• 1. Elia Caprile (G)
• 2. Marco Palestra (D)
• 26. Yerry Mina (D)
• 15. Juan Rodriguez (D)
• 33. Adam Obert (D)
• 90. Michael Folorunsho (M)
• 14. Alessandro Deiola (M)
• 8. Michel Adopo (M)
• 10. Gianluca Gaetano (M)
• 94. Sebastiano Esposito (F)
• 9. Semih Kılıçsoy (F)

Substitutes:

• 24. Giuseppe Ciocci
• 31. Boris Radunović
• 28. Gabriele Zappa
• 23. Nicola Pintus
• 6. Sebastiano Luperto
• 4. Luca Mazzitelli
• 20. Marko Rog
• 18. Alessandro Di Pardo
• 16. Matteo Prati
• 21. Nicolò Cavuoti
• 3. Riyad Idrissi
• 29. Gennaro Borrelli
• 30. Leonardo Pavoletti
• 37. Yael Trepy

Pisa

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachAlberto Gilardino

Starting lineup:

• 1. Adrian Šemper (G)
• 5. Simone Canestrelli (D)
• 4. Antonio Caracciolo (D)
• 94. Giovanni Bonfanti (D)
• 15. Idrissa Touré (M)
• 36. Gabriele Piccinini (M)
• 8. Malthe Højholt (M)
• 20. Michel Aebischer (M)
• 3. Samuele Angori (M)
• 9. Henrik Wendel Meister (F)
• 10. Matteo Tramoni (F)

Substitutes:

• 22. Simone Scuffet
• 12. Nicolas
• 33. Arturo Calabresi
• 39. Raúl Albiol
• 47. Mateus Lusuardi
• 26. Francesco Coppola
• 44. Daniel Denoon
• 76. Jeremy Kandje Mbambi
• 19. Tomás Esteves
• 99. Lorran
• 7. Mehdi Léris
• 21. Isak Vural
• 6. Marius Marin
• 16. Louis Buffon
• 32. Stefano Moreo