Serie A Regular Season - 32
Cagliari 1 - 0 FT Cremonese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
31' ↓ L. Mazzitelli ↑M. Adopo
HT
61' ↓ G. Borrelli ↑P. Mendy
61' ↓ M. Folorunsho ↑J. Pedro
62' M. Adopo
63' S. Esposito (J. Pedro)
↓ J. Vandeputte ↑M. Payero 68'
↓ R. Floriani ↑A. Sanabria 68'
↓ F. Terracciano ↑T. Barbieri 73'
↓ W. Bondo ↑M. Djuric 78'
↓ D. Okereke ↑A. Zerbin 78'
88' ↓ S. Esposito ↑A. Belotti
89' ↓ J. Rodriguez ↑A. Dossena
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
Elia Caprile 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marco Palestra 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yerry Mina 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Juan Rodríguez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Adam Obert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Luca Mazzitelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
31
Entry
Gianluca Gaetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastiano Esposito 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Alessandro Deiola 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Michael Folorunsho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Gennaro Borrelli
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Giuseppe Ciocci 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alen Sherri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zé Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Dossena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Othniël Raterink
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriele Zappa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michel Adopo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Liteta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Trepy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Albarracín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrea Belotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Semih Kılıçsoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
Emil Audero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Filippo Terracciano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
73
Entry
Federico Baschirotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastiano Luperto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giuseppe Pezzella
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Romano Floriani Mussolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
68
Entry
Warren Bondo
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
78
Entry
Alberto Grassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jari Vandeputte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Federico Bonazzoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Okereke
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
Marco Silvestri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lapo Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Federico Ceccherini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Barbieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Bianchetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikayil Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Payero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simone Lottici Tessadri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Milan Đurić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | Cremonese | 2 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 09/24/2024 | Cagliari | 1 - 0 | Cremonese | Coppa Italia | Unipol Domus |
| 10/28/2020 | Cagliari | 1 - 0 | Cremonese | Coppa Italia | Sardegna Arena |
Cagliari Win
Cremonese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +46
P: 32 GD: +17
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +26
P: 32 GD: +30
P: 32 GD: +17
P: 32 GD: +16
P: 32 GD: +5
P: 32 GD: +2
P: 32 GD: -4
P: 32 GD: -4
P: 32 GD: -17
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: -17
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: -11
P: 32 GD: -21
P: 32 GD: -24
P: 32 GD: -32
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 35 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +28
P: 35 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +1
P: 35 GD: -1
P: 34 GD: +4
P: 35 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -8
P: 35 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 35 GD: -23
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 35 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Survival Instincts Trump Style at Unipol Domus
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. Our take on this grim six-pointer is simple: it was a dreadful watch, but the points matter far more than the performance.
The Cagey Opening
When the Stakes are this incredibly high in a vicious mid-season relegation battle, aesthetics and fluid football are usually the first casualties. The opening forty-five minutes at Unipol Domus served as a harsh testament to that unwritten rule. Cremonese dominated possession with a sweeping 62% of the ball, but their passing sequences lacked any real penetration, speed, or attacking intent. The hosts were more than content to sit deep and passively absorb pressure in a remarkably low-tempo affair. A tremendously poor Intensity rating perfectly reflects a first half where sheer fear dictated every single pass, tackle, and run. Neither frontline looked remotely capable of breaking the deadlock, reducing the match to a cagey, error-strewn stalemate in the middle third where both midfields simply cancelled each other out completely.
The Lone Breakthrough
The grinding Balance of the match was finally, and quite unexpectedly, disrupted in the 63rd minute. After an hour of grueling tactical stalemate that tested the patience of everyone watching, a rare moment of genuine quality pierced the afternoon gloom. J. Pedro smartly found a narrow pocket of space in the final third, shifting his weight before delivering a precise, defence-splitting assist. S. Esposito read the movement perfectly, stepping onto the ball and finishing with the calm composure of a striker entirely unbothered by the immense pressure of the occasion. It was Cagliari's only truly coherent and dangerous attacking sequence of the entire afternoon. However, in a tense encounter utterly devoid of attacking spark, one singular moment of clinical clarity is often all it takes to decide the fate of the entire contest.
The Gritty Conclusion
Trailing on the scoreboard and suddenly desperate, the visitors naturally tried to force an immediate equaliser, but their underlying attacking numbers tell a truly dismal story. Amassing a microscopic 0.28 expected goals while resorting to a frustrated tally of 13 fouls, the away side’s offensive efforts were entirely toothless from start to finish. Cagliari predictably parked the bus with rugged efficiency, expertly navigating the fragmented final stages with minimal defensive fuss. While the complete lack of any dramatic Upset Factor in the closing minutes made for a rather dull conclusion, the delirious home faithful simply won't care about the optics. These three hard-fought points provide absolutely vital breathing room at the bottom of the Serie A table, while simultaneously condemning their direct relegation rivals to a week of deepening misery and tactical introspection.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Cagliari's season?
Winning this vital six-pointer gives them a massive psychological boost in the relegation battle, creating a crucial three-point cushion over the drop zone.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Ultimate Survival Six-Pointer
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. Fear of failure will likely overshadow footballing quality in this desperate scrap for Serie A survival.
The Setup
Cagliari and Cremonese clash at the Unipol Domus on April 11, 2026. Make no mistake, this is a genuine relegation six-pointer. The league table paints a desperately bleak picture for both camps. The hosts sit precariously in 16th place on 30 points. The visitors dangle just beneath them in 17th position with 27 points. The Stakes rating is predictably off the charts. Survival is fully on the line. Neither side brings any sort of positive momentum into this crucial fixture. A dismal Form rating perfectly reflects their shared misery over recent weeks. Cagliari are winless in five attempts, managing a mere four home victories throughout the entire campaign. The away side's recent track record is equally dreadful, suffering four defeats in five outings. The resulting Balance analysis tells us these two squads are evenly matched primarily by their shared defensive flaws and lack of confidence.
Key Battle
This relegation scrap will undoubtedly be decided in the gritty midfield trenches. The home engine room must assert physical dominance and win the crucial second balls against a notoriously brittle visiting back line. Expect an intensely physical encounter rather than a display of flowing attacking football. Both units will prioritize defensive solidity over creative risk.
Our Prediction
The hosts edge the pre-match probability metrics, but underlying confidence remains at rock bottom across the board. We expect a wildly tense, heavily fragmented affair plagued by tactical fouls. A 1-1 draw stands out as the most likely outcome, as both managers eventually choose to protect a point rather than risk losing everything.