{"id":1423119,"date":"2026-01-09T10:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1423119"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:08:13","slug":"match-preview-genoa-vs-cagliari-12-01-26-serie-a","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-genoa-vs-cagliari-12-01-26-serie-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Genoa vs Cagliari: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Genoa and Cagliari face off in a high-stakes Serie A<\/a> encounter this weekend, with both sides desperate for points to climb clear of the relegation zone. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With only three points separating them in the table, and their last meeting ending in a thrilling 3-3 draw, expect plenty of drama when they clash at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Kick-off is set for Monday evening in what promises to be a closely-contested affair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent trends and season stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong> due to both teams’ modest scoring rates and strong reliance on defensive structure, despite occasional goal-laden head-to-heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n1\/2 @ Bet365<\/a>
(66.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams average just 1 goal per game. Recent matches have seen low conversion rates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Genoa to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nGenoa have a strong home H2H record (8 wins vs 4), and Cagliari struggle to convert away chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both Genoa and Cagliari are hovering just above the drop zone, with Cagliari holding a narrow three-point advantage. Genoa’s struggle for wins is clear (just 3 in 19), while both teams have a high number of draws (7 each) and negative goal differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Genoa<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n-10<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cagliari<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n-6<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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