At Unipol Domus on 30 October 2025, Cagliari host Sassuolo in a matchup of two out-of-sorts sides whose defensive lapses make a clear favorite hard to find.
Scoreline Pick: 1–1 Draw
Both teams are struggling for stability and concede space too easily, which points to chances at either end but not enough control from either side to force a win. Cagliari’s late-fight mentality keeps them live for an equalizer; Sassuolo’s forward quality can still carve openings even while the defense wobbles.
Cagliari: Effort > Control
Snatched a point versus Verona, yet the underlying issues remain - transition gaps and shaky set-piece defending. Home crowd energy helps, but game management is inconsistent.
Sassuolo: Threat with Flaws
Capable of punishing mistakes through quick combinations, but their own back line is fragile after allowing a flurry of shots to Roma. On the road, they rarely sustain pressure for 90 minutes.
Game Script & Risk Notes
Expect a cautious start, then a more open second half as errors creep in. The chief risks to 1–1 are an early goal snowballing into chaos (lifting the total) or a nervy stalemate if both sides play not to lose.
