Prediction Pisa - Cagliari
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As the Serie A season intensifies, Pisa welcome Cagliari to the Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani on March 15, 2026, in a fixture where both sides desperately seek momentum. The hosts, founded in 1909, enter this encounter on a worrying run, having failed to win their last three matches—suffering defeats to Fiorentina (0-1) and AC Milan (1-2), sandwiched around a goalless draw with Hellas Verona. Cagliari, established in 1920, arrive in similarly concerning form, winless in their last three outings with consecutive losses to AS Roma (0-2) and Lecce (0-2), plus a stalemate against Lazio (0-0). With both teams struggling for results, Saturday's clash promises to be pivotal as each searches for that elusive victory.
Standings Pisa - Cagliari
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inter
|
27 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 64 | 21 | +43 | 67 |
| 2 |
AC Milan
|
27 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 43 | 20 | +23 | 57 |
| 3 |
Napoli
|
27 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 41 | 28 | +13 | 53 |
| 4 |
AS Roma
|
27 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 37 | 19 | +18 | 51 |
| 5 |
Como
|
27 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 44 | 20 | +24 | 48 |
| ... | |||||||||
| 10 |
Lazio
|
27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 26 | 27 | -1 | 34 |
| 11 |
Parma
|
27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 32 | -12 | 33 |
| 12 |
Udinese
|
26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 39 | -11 | 32 |
| 13 |
Cagliari
|
27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 29 | 36 | -7 | 30 |
| 14 |
Torino
|
27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 27 | 47 | -20 | 30 |
| 15 |
Genoa
|
27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 27 |
| 16 |
Fiorentina
|
26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 39 | -9 | 24 |
| 17 |
Cremonese
|
27 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 38 | -17 | 24 |
| 18 |
Lecce
|
27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 36 | -18 | 24 |
| 19 |
Pisa
|
26 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 43 | -23 | 15 |
| 20 |
Hellas Verona
|
27 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 48 | -28 | 15 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inter
|
14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 12 | +26 | 34 |
| 2 |
AS Roma
|
14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 9 | +13 | 29 |
| 3 |
Atalanta
|
14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 28 |
| 4 |
Napoli
|
12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 11 | +10 | 28 |
| 5 |
Como
|
14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 10 | +14 | 26 |
| ... | |||||||||
| 9 |
Lazio
|
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 19 |
| 10 |
Bologna
|
13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 17 |
| 11 |
Torino
|
14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -7 | 17 |
| 12 |
Cagliari
|
13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 15 | +0 | 16 |
| 13 |
Genoa
|
14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 18 | -1 | 16 |
| 14 |
Udinese
|
13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18 | -5 | 16 |
| 15 |
Parma
|
14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 14 |
| ... | |||||||||
| 17 |
Lecce
|
14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 13 |
| 18 |
Cremonese
|
13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 12 |
| 19 |
Hellas Verona
|
13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 21 | -9 | 7 |
| 20 |
Pisa
|
13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 16 | -12 | 7 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inter
|
13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 9 | +17 | 33 |
| 2 |
AC Milan
|
14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 9 | +16 | 32 |
| 3 |
Napoli
|
15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 17 | +3 | 25 |
| 4 |
Como
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 10 | +10 | 22 |
| 5 |
AS Roma
|
13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 22 |
| ... | |||||||||
| 10 |
Atalanta
|
13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 17 |
| 11 |
Udinese
|
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 21 | -6 | 16 |
| 12 |
Lazio
|
14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 15 |
| 13 |
Cagliari
|
14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 14 |
| 14 |
Torino
|
13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 25 | -13 | 13 |
| 15 |
Cremonese
|
14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 12 |
| 16 |
Genoa
|
13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -6 | 11 |
| 17 |
Fiorentina
|
13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 11 |
| 18 |
Lecce
|
13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 11 |
| 19 |
Pisa
|
13 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 27 | -11 | 8 |
| 20 |
Hellas Verona
|
14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 27 | -19 | 8 |
Pisa sits in 19th position with 15 points from 26 matches, firmly in the relegation zone with a -23 goal difference. Cagliari occupies 13th place with 29 points and a -7 goal difference. The 14-point gap and 6-position difference highlights contrasting realities: Pisa battles at the bottom alongside Hellas Verona in the drop zone, while Cagliari enjoys mid-table security. Recent form reflects this disparity—Pisa's LLDLL shows worrying regression, whereas Cagliari's DLLWW indicates upward momentum. The substantial points difference provides Cagliari comfortable separation from relegation concerns, while Pisa faces mounting pressure to escape the danger zone.
Recent Form Pisa - Cagliari
Pisa
Inter
Sassuolo
Hellas Verona
AC Milan
Fiorentina
Cagliari
Hellas Verona
AS Roma
Lecce
Lazio
Parma
Form Analysis: Pisa vs Cagliari
Current Form State: Cagliari holds a clear advantage with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches (W-W-L-L-D), while Pisa endures a dismal run of 4 consecutive defeats and 1 draw (L-L-D-L-L).
Recent Dynamics: Pisa has managed just 3 goals while conceding 13 in their last five outings, including heavy defeats to Inter (6-2) and Sassuolo (3-1). Cagliari shows more balance with 6 goals scored and 4 conceded, including impressive victories over Fiorentina (2-1) and Hellas Verona (4-0).
Attacking/Defensive Performance: Cagliari demonstrates superior output in both phases, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match. Pisa struggles significantly, averaging 0.6 scored and 2.6 conceded.
Home/Away Factor: Pisa's home record is concerning (1W-4D-8L, 4 GF, 16 GA). Cagliari's away form shows resilience (3W-4D-6L, 13 GF, 20 GA).
Upcoming Matches
Pisa
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Complete Statistics Pisa - Cagliari
Pisa
Cagliari
Statistical Comparison
Pisa vs Cagliari - Season Stats Analysis
Attacking Performance Comparison
Cagliari demonstrates superior attacking efficiency with 28 goals at an average of 1.1 goals per match, compared to Pisa's 20 goals at 0.8 per match. Notably, Pisa has struggled to find the net, failing to score in 13 of 26 fixtures (50%), while Cagliari has been more consistent, blanking in only 10 matches (38.5%). Pisa's reliance on penalties is evident with 5 successful spot-kicks, representing 25% of their total goals.
Defensive Solidity Analysis
Cagliari's defence proves significantly more robust, conceding 35 goals at 1.3 per match with 6 clean sheets. Pisa's defensive vulnerabilities are exposed through 43 goals conceded at 1.7 per match, despite managing 5 clean sheets. This defensive frailty has undermined Pisa's season.
Notable Statistics
Discipline remains comparable, with Pisa accumulating 57 yellows and 2 reds, while Cagliari received 60 yellows and 1 red. Any prediction would favour Cagliari based on their superior metrics across both attacking and defensive phases.
Head to Head Pisa - Cagliari
Pisa vs Cagliari: Head-to-Head Analysis
Historical Record Balance
The recent rivalry shows a tight balance across 4 encounters: Pisa holds the edge with 1 victory, while 3 matches ended in draws. Cagliari has failed to secure a win in this period, highlighting Pisa's competitive resilience despite being considered underdogs.
Recent Trends
The December 2025 clash produced an entertaining 2-2 draw, continuing the pattern of closely-fought contests. Three consecutive league meetings have ended level, suggesting tactical parity between these sides. Pisa's only win came in the 2021 Coppa Italia fixture.
Notable Matches
Cagliari's 3-1 cup victory in August 2021 remains the highest-scoring encounter, though it hasn't translated into league dominance.
Lessons for Upcoming Match
Any prediction must account for the draw tendency and low-scoring nature. Expect another tight affair with minimal goal difference, where defensive organization will prove crucial for both teams.
Pisa vs Cagliari - Expert Analysis
Synthesis of Forces at Play
This Serie B encounter presents a classic clash between momentum and quality. Pisa arrives buoyed by their impressive cup victory over Fiorentina, demonstrating their capacity to upset superior opposition. However, Cagliari's significantly better league position (13th vs 19th) and superior goal output (28 goals) reflect their overall dominance this season.
Deciding Factors
Cagliari's recent winless streak spanning three matches raises serious concerns about their current form and confidence levels. This vulnerability could be exploited by a Pisa side riding high on confidence. The historically tight head-to-head record suggests neither team holds a psychological edge, making this fixture genuinely competitive.
Main Reasoned Prediction
Draw or Pisa Double Chance (1X) - The value lies with the home side. Cagliari's poor form negates their statistical superiority, while Pisa's momentum could prove decisive.
Secondary Betting Tips
- Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams struggling offensively recently.
- BTTS - No: Defensive solidity likely from both sides.
Probable Outcome
Expect a tightly contested, low-scoring affair ending 1-1 or a narrow Pisa victory. My final prediction favors Pisa's home advantage and superior current form to secure at least a point.