Serie A Regular Season - 20
Genoa 3 - 0 FT Cagliari
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' L. Colombo (R. Malinovskyi)
Juan Rodríguez 15'
30' Morten Frendrup
Adam Obert 42'
HT
46' ↓ B. Norton-Cuffy ↑P. Masini
↓ J. Rodriguez ↑R. Idrissi 46'
52' Patrizio Masini
Luca Mazzitelli 54'
Michel Adopo 58'
↓ Z. Luvumbo ↑G. Gaetano 62'
↓ L. Mazzitelli ↑G. Zappa 69'
↓ S. Esposito ↑G. Borrelli 69'
74' ↓ R. Malinovskyi ↑M. Thorsby
74' ↓ L. Colombo ↑J. Ekhator
75' M. Frendrup
78' L. Ostigard (A. Martin)
81' ↓ Vitinha ↑Junior Messias
81' ↓ M. E. Ellertsson ↑S. Sabelli
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genoa
Goalkeepers
N. Leali 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ostigard 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
J. Vasquez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
B. Norton-Cuffy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
R. Malinovskyi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
M. Frendrup
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
M. E. Ellertsson
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
81
Entry
A. Martin
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
Forwards
Vitinha
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Colombo 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7
Rating
BENCH
E. Lysionok 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Sommariva
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Otoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Stanciu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. F. Cuenca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Messias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Nuredini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
E. Caprile
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
M. Palestra
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Luperto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Obert 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
M. Adopo 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Prati 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
69
Passes
7
Duels
L. Mazzitelli
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Z. Luvumbo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
S. Kilicsoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Esposito
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
BENCH
A. Sherri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Ciocci
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Idrissi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Di Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pintus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Zappa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Gaetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cavuoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Liteta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Borrelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Pavoletti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Trepy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/11/2025 | Cagliari | 3 - 3 | Genoa | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 07/03/2025 | Cagliari | 1 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 24/11/2024 | Genoa | 2 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 29/04/2024 | Genoa | 3 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 05/11/2023 | Cagliari | 2 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 01/03/2023 | Cagliari | 0 - 0 | Genoa | Serie B | Unipol Domus |
Genoa Win
Cagliari Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +17
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +16
P: 20 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 20 GD: +5
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -15
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Grifone Secure Vital Victory
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. Genoa delivered a masterclass in efficiency, dismantling their relegation rivals to secure three crucial points in the race for Serie A safety.
The Grifone's Lightning Start
The atmosphere at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris was electric from the opening exchange as Genoa sought to establish early dominance. Despite the Balance score of 2.0 suggesting a competitive start, the hosts broke the deadlock after just seven minutes. R. Malinovskyi turned provider with a pinpoint ball that allowed L. Colombo to fire home the opener. This early breakthrough dictated the tempo for the remainder of the half, forcing the visitors to chase the game. An Intensity rating of 6.9 reflected the relentless running from both sides, yet it was Genoa who looked far more comfortable in their tactical shape. While Cagliari struggled to find their rhythm, the home side effectively neutralised any threats, ensuring their narrow lead remained intact heading into the break.
The Late Sardinian Collapse
The second half saw Cagliari attempt to claw their way back, eventually controlling possession with 56% of the ball. Sebastiano Esposito was the standout performer for the Islanders, creating five key passes and constantly probing the Genoa backline. However, despite a barrage of shots, the clinical edge was missing. With the Stakes incredibly high for both clubs, the match entered a frantic final fifteen minutes. In the 75th minute, Morten Frendrup capitalised on a lapse in the Cagliari defense to double the advantage. It was a hammer blow for the visitors, who had committed men forward in search of an equaliser. Frendrup’s strike shifted the momentum entirely, turning a tense afternoon into a celebratory one for the home faithful as the visitors' structure finally buckled under the pressure.
Red and Blue Dominance at the Ferraris
The final blow was struck just three minutes later, as Genoa ruthlessly exploited a shell-shocked Cagliari. A well-delivered ball from A. Martin found the surging Leo Østigård, who rose highest to power home a header and make it 3-0. The statistics tell the story of a match defined by shot volume, with 26 total attempts across the 90 minutes. While Cagliari had their moments, Genoa’s ability to convert their chances turned the contest into a rout. The result moves Genoa clear of their opponents in the standings, providing a significant morale boost for the weeks ahead. For the visitors, the lack of cutting edge despite their possession will be a major concern for the manager. As the final whistle blew, the Ferraris celebrated a performance that was as disciplined as it was devastating.
Key Questions
What made Leo Østigård the Man of the Match?
The defender anchored the backline to a clean sheet, scored a commanding header, and earned a match-high 8.7 rating in a flawless display.
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.
Liguria's Tactical Grind
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. This clash at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris points toward a cautious stalemate where avoiding defeat outweighs the risk of chasing victory.
The Setup
Genoa enter this fixture haunted by their own turf, having secured just one victory in ten home matches this season. While their recent Form suggests a slight uptick in resilience, the pressure to deliver in front of the Marassi faithful remains a psychological hurdle. Conversely, Cagliari arrive with a superior Balance score, sitting comfortably in mid-table. Though the Stakes are statistically low, a positive result for the visitors would further cement their status as a top-flight mainstay, away from any late-season drama.
Key Battle
The contest will likely be won or lost in the engine room. With no direct player-on-player duel highlighted, the focus shifts to Genoa's ability to maintain defensive shape against Cagliari's counter-attacking units. The home side's backline must remain disciplined to nullify the Stars in the visitors' lineup, specifically looking to limit the influence of high-rated performers who thrive on quick transitions.
Our Prediction
Expect a match defined by pragmatism. Genoa will control long spells of possession but struggle to penetrate a well-drilled Cagliari defense anchored by Elia Caprile. A cagey affair should result in a 1-1 draw, with both sides finding the net through individual moments of brilliance rather than sustained dominance.