Cagliari vs Pisa

Cagliari welcome AC Pisa to the Sardegna Arena for a Serie A clash that could prove pivotal in the relegation battle. Cagliari sit 15th with 14 points, while newly promoted Pisa lie 19th with 10 points, both eager to haul themselves away from trouble.

With both sides short of consistency, this fixture offers a valuable chance to collect vital points before the year ends. A result here could shift the mood as teams head into the final stretch.

Cagliari’s recent form has been more worrying than encouraging. They have managed just one win in their last 11 Serie A matches, leaving momentum stalled and vulnerable to being dragged further down the standings.

Three defeats in their last six league games underline the lack of stability, with defensive lapses and an inability to control matches proving costly. It leaves them vulnerable as they host Pisa.

Still, playing at home may offer some reassurance, particularly against a Pisa side low on confidence. The Sardegna Arena could become a focal point as they seek to translate home comfort into points.

The head-to-head history between these sides suggests a tight contest. Cagliari have drawn two of the last three meetings with Pisa, accounting for 67% of those encounters.

A 3-5-2 formation with Sebastiano Esposito and Gennaro Borrelli in attack is expected against Pisa. This setup aims to balance attacking options with defensive solidity.

AC Pisa arrive in Sardinia amid a difficult moment. They are on a run of three consecutive league defeats [WDLLL] and have managed just one win in their last 15 Serie A matches, numbers that paint a bleak picture of their return to the top flight.

Even more concerning is their lack of cutting edge in attack. Pisa have failed to score in each of their last three league games and are averaging just 0.67 goals per match in recent outings.

Their last three Serie A fixtures have all produced under 2.5 goals. That pattern reflects their struggles in the final third and their survival-orientated approach.

Away from home, Pisa have also found things tough, losing three of their last six fixtures on the road. Their inability to turn possession into clear chances has often left them relying heavily on defensive discipline, but that margin for error has been increasingly thin.

A 3—5—2 formation with Stefano Moreo and Henrik Meister in attack may be seen against the Sardinians.