Cagliari vs Frosinone Predictions

Cagliari vs Frosinone Preview: Team News, Predicted Lineups and Serie A Form. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Cagliari welcome high-flying Frosinone to the Unipol Domus on Saturday, 7 November, with both sides heading into this Serie A gameweek 11 encounter in sharply contrasting form.

Three Punchy Stats

• 24 goals: Frosinone have scored 15 more league goals than Cagliari this season.
• Four defeats: Cagliari enter Saturday's fixture following four consecutive Serie A losses.
• Eight goals: Absent striker Antonio Raimondo has contributed one-third of Frosinone's league goals.

Fabio Pisacane's hosts have suffered four consecutive league defeats after an encouraging start, while Massimiliano Alvini's promoted Frosinone have climbed to sixth following six victories in their opening ten matches.

The visitors arrive with momentum, attacking confidence and European ambitions beginning to take shape, although Cagliari's impressive recent home record against the Canaries presents an intriguing obstacle.

Cagliari Searching for a Response

Cagliari's campaign began promisingly, with four victories from their opening five league fixtures before a respectable 1-1 draw against Juventus.

However, that early optimism has evaporated following successive defeats against Monza, Bologna, Roma and Lazio, leaving the Sardinians 12th with 13 points.

Their latest setback came in a 2-1 defeat at Lazio, where Cagliari managed just 26% possession and three shots on target despite finding the net through M'Bala Nzola.

Defensive vulnerability has become increasingly concerning. Pisacane's side have conceded 15 goals across ten league matches, including ten during their current four-game losing sequence.

Equally troubling is their attacking output. Just nine league goals underline a growing difficulty in creating consistent scoring opportunities, particularly against organised opposition.

Cagliari average 10.7 attempts and four shots on target per match, suggesting their struggles extend beyond finishing into chance creation.

Nevertheless, their historical advantage in this fixture offers encouragement. Cagliari won the previous meeting 4-1 in the Coppa Italia, while Frosinone have not secured victory away to the Sardinians since 2013.

Frosinone's Attack Driving Impressive Start

Frosinone have adapted impressively to Serie A following promotion, collecting 20 points from ten matches to establish themselves among the division's leading sides.

Alvini's team have scored 24 goals, averaging 2.4 per game, while their attacking approach has produced an impressive 19.4 attempts per fixture.

Recent performances highlight that threat.

A 5-1 demolition of Lecce was followed by a controlled 2-0 victory over Torino, with Fares Ghedjemis and Giacomo Calo scoring in the latter encounter.

Their spectacular 4-4 draw at Atalanta also demonstrated considerable attacking quality, although conceding four goals exposed defensive weaknesses.

Frosinone have allowed 14 goals this season, meaning their adventurous approach can leave opportunities for opponents capable of exploiting transitions.

Away performances remain another consideration. Despite impressive results at Fiorentina, Genoa and Atalanta, their last league victory on the road came in August.

Napoli's 3-0 home victory over the Canaries also showed how vulnerable Alvini's side can become when opponents control proceedings.

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Cagliari face several selection problems, particularly following Adam Obert's dismissal against Lazio, which rules the defender out through suspension.

Alieu Fadera, Mattia Felici, Riyad Idrissi and Nzola are unavailable, while Alessandro Deiola and Roberto Gagliardini remain doubtful.

Daniel Maldini consequently carries considerable attacking responsibility. His five league goals represent more than half of Cagliari's total, making him their principal threat.

Frosinone must contend with the absence of Antonio Raimondo, whose eight goals account for one-third of their league tally.

Daniel Birligea is expected to lead the attack, supported by Ghedjemis, Romano Schmid and Giorgi Kvernadze.

Florian Grillitsch is also unlikely to feature because of a thigh problem.

Cagliari predicted XI: Caprile; Ze Pedro, Mina, Rodriguez, Sugawara; Adopo, Romano; Koffer, Maldini, Fazzini; Mendy.

Frosinone predicted XI: Palmisani; Oyono, Monterisi, Calvani, Bracaglia; Masini, Calo; Ghedjemis, Schmid, Kvernadze; Birligea.

Match Outlook

Frosinone's superior attacking numbers and recent momentum make them formidable opponents, particularly against a Cagliari defence struggling to protect leads.

However, Raimondo's absence removes their most prolific finisher, potentially narrowing the gap between the teams.

Cagliari's best opportunity may come through disciplined defending and quick transitions involving Maldini, although their limited attacking production remains a significant concern.

Frosinone possess enough creativity to dictate dangerous passages of play, but their defensive record suggests a competitive encounter rather than straightforward dominance.

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Main Tip

Match Result Market

Selection: Frosinone to win. Choose the home win, draw or away win after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties are excluded from settlement.

Correct Score Tip

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Selection: Cagliari vs Frosinone 1-2. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.

🎯 Pick 1: Frosinone to win @ 5/4

Frosinone’s sustained attacking volume provides a compelling case for the away victory against a Cagliari side enduring a severe defensive slump. Massimiliano Alvini’s promoted visitors have collected 20 points from ten matches to climb to sixth in Serie A, driven by an approach that produces 19.4 attempts per fixture. That high shot volume translates into regular scoring, with Frosinone finding the net 24 times already. They arrive facing a Cagliari defence that has collapsed in recent weeks, conceding ten goals across four consecutive league defeats.

The interaction between those two units heavily favours the visitors. Cagliari’s deeper underlying numbers reveal significant struggles at both ends of the pitch. During their latest setback at Lazio, they managed just 26% possession and three shots on target. With only nine league goals all season and severe chance-creation issues (averaging just 10.7 attempts), they lack the output to keep pace if Frosinone establish an early advantage. The Sardinians are also navigating availability problems, missing suspended defender Adam Obert alongside several attacking options.

The principal argument against the away win lies in historical precedent and recent road form. Frosinone have not secured a league victory away from home since August and have not won away to Cagliari since 2013. They are also missing eight-goal striker Antonio Raimondo. However, their broader attacking depth, evidenced by a recent 2-0 victory over Torino where Fares Ghedjemis and Giacomo Calo scored, leaves them well equipped to exploit a home defence shipping 2.5 goals per game during their current losing sequence.

🎯 Tactical Indicators

• Frosinone average 19.4 attempts and 2.4 goals per league fixture this season.
• Cagliari enter this match on a four-game losing sequence, conceding ten goals during that run.
• The hosts average just 10.7 attempts per match and have scored only nine league goals.

Risk Factor: Frosinone's away form has stalled since August, and missing Antonio Raimondo removes a player responsible for exactly one-third of their league goals.

⚔️ Pick 2: Cagliari vs Frosinone 1-2 @ 7/1

The 1-2 correct score aligns Frosinone’s consistent attacking output with their tendency to concede, providing a coherent reflection of both teams’ underlying numbers. The visitors average 2.4 goals per game, establishing a clear baseline for scoring multiple times. Even without the absent Antonio Raimondo, Frosinone retain significant attacking threat through Daniel Birligea, Giacomo Calo and Fares Ghedjemis. Given Cagliari have conceded 15 goals across their ten league fixtures—including ten in their last four matches alone—the visitors possess the necessary shot volume (19.4 attempts per fixture) to reach two goals against a struggling defence.

However, Frosinone’s adventurous approach frequently leaves opportunities for the opposition, making a clean sheet unlikely. They have allowed 14 goals this season, recently conceding four times in a draw at Atalanta and three times at Napoli. Cagliari average a low 10.7 attempts per match, but Daniel Maldini provides a specific focal point, having scored five of his team’s nine league goals. With Frosinone vulnerable to quick transitions, Maldini’s presence offers a realistic route for the hosts to find the net once before their wider chance-creation issues stall their progress.

An exact 1-2 scoreline acknowledges Frosinone’s superior quality while respecting their defensive openness. The primary risk to this selection is a wider Frosinone margin if Cagliari’s attack fails entirely, or a higher-scoring away performance similar to their 5-1 victory over Lecce. Correct-score bets remain inherently fragile to a single unexpected goal in either direction.