Serie A Regular Season - 29

Pisa vs NS Cagliari

Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani

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Futmetrix Verdict
31
Pisa
vs
Cagliari
Sun, Mar 15 • 14:00 Italiano
⚡ Form 25
⚖️ Balance 94
🏆 Stakes 2
⭐ Stars 27
Serie A survival hangs by a thread.

Desperation Meets Pragmatism in Serie A Basement Clash

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. Pisa’s dire situation makes this a grim watch for neutrals, but for Cagliari, it represents a crucial stepping stone toward safety.

The Setup

Time is rapidly running out for Pisa. Rooted to the absolute bottom of the table with an abysmal Form rating after dropping four straight matches, their survival hopes are fading by the minute. They welcome Cagliari to the Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani on March 15, 2026, desperately seeking only their second league win of the season. Despite a high Balance score suggesting a tight and tense contest, the overall Stakes remain modest given the massive fifteen-point gulf separating the two sides. Cagliari, sitting comfortably higher in 14th, will look to capitalize on the hosts' undeniable home woes. With a low rating for Stars on the pitch, expect grit to trump glamour. S. Iling-Junior and F. Loyola must step up for the home side, while S. Kılıçsoy leads the counter-attacking threat for the visitors.

Key Battle

This relegation battle will be decided in the defensive transitions. The home side's fragile backline must find a way to absorb quick counter-attacks without crumbling under the pressure, while the visitors' midfield will aim to dictate the tempo and mercilessly suffocate any desperate attacking bursts from the hosts.

Our Prediction

We expect Cagliari to edge a tense, low-scoring affair 1-0. The home side's dreadful home record and sheer lack of confidence will ultimately be their undoing, allowing the visitors to sit deep and strike effectively on the break.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Probably skip it. This is a gritty bottom-of-the-table struggle seriously lacking in attacking flair.

What's the predicted outcome?

A narrow 1-0 away win, driven by the hosts' dreadful home record and defensive fragility.

Where are Pisa and Cagliari in the league table?

Pisa sit dead last in 20th with 15 points, while Cagliari are 14th with 30 points.

What is Pisa's current form?

Atrocious. They have lost four straight games and managed just a single league win all season.

What does this mean for relegation?

A loss essentially dooms the hosts to the drop, while a win gives the visitors breathing room.

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.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/04/2023 Pisa 0 - 0 Cagliari Serie B Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
12/11/2022 Cagliari 1 - 1 Pisa Serie B Unipol Domus
14/08/2021 Cagliari 3 - 1 Pisa Coppa Italia Unipol Domus
10/04/2023
0 - 0
Serie B Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
12/11/2022
1 - 1
Serie B Unipol Domus
14/08/2021
3 - 1
Coppa Italia Unipol Domus
Pisa Win
Cagliari Win
Draw

Season Statistics

20
League Position
14
15
Points
30
20
Goals Scored
29
44
Goals Conceded
36

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 28 67 64 22 +42 LAC Milan 1 - 0 Inter (08-03-2026)WInter 2 - 0 Genoa (28-02-2026)WLecce 0 - 2 Inter (21-02-2026)WInter 3 - 2 Juventus (14-02-2026)WSassuolo 0 - 5 Inter (08-02-2026)
2 AC Milan 28 60 44 20 +24 WAC Milan 1 - 0 Inter (08-03-2026)WCremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan (01-03-2026)LAC Milan 0 - 1 Parma (22-02-2026)DAC Milan 1 - 1 Como (18-02-2026)WPisa 1 - 2 AC Milan (13-02-2026)
3 Napoli 28 56 43 29 +14 WNapoli 2 - 1 Torino (06-03-2026)WHellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli (28-02-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Napoli (22-02-2026)DNapoli 2 - 2 AS Roma (15-02-2026)WGenoa 2 - 3 Napoli (07-02-2026)
4 Como 28 51 46 21 +25 WCagliari 1 - 2 Como (07-03-2026)WComo 3 - 1 Lecce (28-02-2026)WJuventus 0 - 2 Como (21-02-2026)DAC Milan 1 - 1 Como (18-02-2026)LComo 1 - 2 Fiorentina (14-02-2026)
5 AS Roma 28 51 38 21 +17 LGenoa 2 - 1 AS Roma (08-03-2026)DAS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus (01-03-2026)WAS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese (22-02-2026)DNapoli 2 - 2 AS Roma (15-02-2026)WAS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari (09-02-2026)
6 Juventus 28 50 50 28 +22 WJuventus 4 - 0 Pisa (07-03-2026)DAS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus (01-03-2026)LJuventus 0 - 2 Como (21-02-2026)LInter 3 - 2 Juventus (14-02-2026)DJuventus 2 - 2 Lazio (08-02-2026)
7 Atalanta 28 46 39 26 +13 DAtalanta 2 - 2 Udinese (07-03-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta (01-03-2026)WAtalanta 2 - 1 Napoli (22-02-2026)WLazio 0 - 2 Atalanta (14-02-2026)WAtalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese (09-02-2026)
8 Bologna 28 39 37 34 +3 LBologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona (08-03-2026)WPisa 0 - 1 Bologna (02-03-2026)WBologna 1 - 0 Udinese (23-02-2026)WTorino 1 - 2 Bologna (15-02-2026)LBologna 0 - 1 Parma (08-02-2026)
9 Sassuolo 28 38 35 38 -3 LLazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo (09-03-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta (01-03-2026)WSassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona (20-02-2026)WUdinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo (15-02-2026)LSassuolo 0 - 5 Inter (08-02-2026)
10 Lazio 28 37 28 28 0 WLazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo (09-03-2026)LTorino 2 - 0 Lazio (01-03-2026)DCagliari 0 - 0 Lazio (21-02-2026)LLazio 0 - 2 Atalanta (14-02-2026)DJuventus 2 - 2 Lazio (08-02-2026)
11 Udinese 28 36 33 41 -8 DAtalanta 2 - 2 Udinese (07-03-2026)WUdinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina (02-03-2026)LBologna 1 - 0 Udinese (23-02-2026)LUdinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo (15-02-2026)LLecce 2 - 1 Udinese (08-02-2026)
12 Parma 28 34 20 32 -12 LTorino 4 - 1 Parma (13-03-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Parma (08-03-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Cagliari (27-02-2026)WAC Milan 0 - 1 Parma (22-02-2026)WParma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (15-02-2026)
13 Genoa 28 30 34 40 -6 WGenoa 2 - 1 AS Roma (08-03-2026)LInter 2 - 0 Genoa (28-02-2026)WGenoa 3 - 0 Torino (22-02-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Genoa (15-02-2026)LGenoa 2 - 3 Napoli (07-02-2026)
14 Cagliari 28 30 30 38 -8 LCagliari 1 - 2 Como (07-03-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Cagliari (27-02-2026)DCagliari 0 - 0 Lazio (21-02-2026)LCagliari 0 - 2 Lecce (16-02-2026)LAS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari (09-02-2026)
15 Torino 28 30 28 49 -21 WTorino 4 - 1 Parma (13-03-2026)LNapoli 2 - 1 Torino (06-03-2026)WTorino 2 - 0 Lazio (01-03-2026)LGenoa 3 - 0 Torino (22-02-2026)LTorino 1 - 2 Bologna (15-02-2026)
16 Lecce 28 27 20 37 -17 WLecce 2 - 1 Cremonese (08-03-2026)LComo 3 - 1 Lecce (28-02-2026)LLecce 0 - 2 Inter (21-02-2026)WCagliari 0 - 2 Lecce (16-02-2026)WLecce 2 - 1 Udinese (08-02-2026)
17 Fiorentina 28 25 30 42 -12 DFiorentina 0 - 0 Parma (08-03-2026)LUdinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina (02-03-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa (23-02-2026)WComo 1 - 2 Fiorentina (14-02-2026)DFiorentina 2 - 2 Torino (07-02-2026)
18 Cremonese 28 24 22 40 -18 LLecce 2 - 1 Cremonese (08-03-2026)LCremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan (01-03-2026)LAS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese (22-02-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Genoa (15-02-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese (09-02-2026)
19 Hellas Verona 28 18 22 49 -27 WBologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona (08-03-2026)LHellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli (28-02-2026)LSassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona (20-02-2026)LParma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (15-02-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa (06-02-2026)
20 Pisa 28 15 20 48 -28 LJuventus 4 - 0 Pisa (07-03-2026)LPisa 0 - 1 Bologna (02-03-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa (23-02-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 AC Milan (13-02-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa (06-02-2026)