Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Cagliari vs Torino in the Serie A. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Cagliari vs Torino |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:45 BST |
| Venue | Sardegna Arena |
Match Prediction: Cagliari 1-0 Torino
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 27 Dec 2025 |  Torino vs  Cagliari |
1 – 2 | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| Serie A | 24 Jan 2025 | Torino vs Cagliari |
2 – 0 | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| Serie A | 20 Oct 2024 | Cagliari vs Torino |
3 – 2 | Sardegna Arena |
| Serie A | 26 Jan 2024 | Cagliari vs Torino |
1 – 2 | Sardegna Arena |
| Serie A | 21 Aug 2023 | Torino vs Cagliari |
0 – 0 | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
Cagliari come into this with a mixed but workable recent run, and the home results suggest they can keep things tight when they are organised. Torino have also been competitive, but their away draw and loss pattern shows they have not always turned decent spells into control on the road. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is the recent scorelines and the fact both sides have had a few low-scoring games in the mix.
The head-to-head record also leans towards a close contest, with Cagliari winning the most recent meeting 2-1 away from home in December 2025. Torino have enough to make this awkward, but Cagliari’s home win over Atalanta and 1-0 win over Cremonese show they can edge tight matches. Match Prediction: Cagliari 1-0 Torino
Form Guide & Team Overview
Cagliari
Cagliari’s recent league form reads as two wins, one draw and two defeats across their last five. The home results are the most encouraging part, with a 3-2 win over Atalanta and a 1-0 win over Cremonese showing they can get results at Sardegna Arena.
Their last two outings have been less productive, though, with a 0-0 draw at Bologna followed by a 0-2 home loss to Udinese. That leaves them with a profile that is not especially consistent, but still capable of keeping games tight when the structure is right.
Cagliari Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 9 May 2026 | Cagliari vs  Udinese |
0 – 2 | L | Sardegna Arena |
| Serie A | 3 May 2026 |  Bologna vs Cagliari |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 27 Apr 2026 | Cagliari vs  Atalanta |
3 – 2 | W | Sardegna Arena |
| Serie A | 17 Apr 2026 |  Inter vs Cagliari |
3 – 0 | L | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 11 Apr 2026 | Cagliari vs  Cremonese |
1 – 0 | W | Sardegna Arena |
Torino
Torino’s recent league form is also mixed, with two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five. They have scored in four of those five matches, including a 2-2 draw with Inter and a 2-1 home win over Sassuolo.
Away from home, the picture is a little less convincing, with a 0-2 loss at Udinese and a 0-0 draw at Cremonese in their last two road games. That suggests they can stay in matches, but they have not always been sharp enough to turn away fixtures into wins.
Torino Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 8 May 2026 | Torino vs  Sassuolo |
2 – 1 | W | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| Serie A | 2 May 2026 | Udinese vs Torino |
2 – 0 | L | Dacia Arena |
| Serie A | 26 Apr 2026 | Torino vs Inter |
2 – 2 | D | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| Serie A | 19 Apr 2026 | Cremonese vs Torino |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| Serie A | 11 Apr 2026 | Torino vs  Hellas Verona |
2 – 1 | W | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
Team News & Injury Report
Cagliari
- Zé Pedro (Yellow Card Suspension)
Torino
- Gvidas Gineitis (Yellow Card Suspension)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Cagliari (5-3-2)
Predicted lineup: Elia Caprile (Goalkeeper), Adam Obert (Defender), Alberto Dossena (Defender), Juan Rodríguez (Defender), Marco Palestra (Defender), TBC (Defender), Gianluca Gaetano (Midfielder), Michael Folorunsho (Midfielder), Michel Adopo (Midfielder), Paul Mendy (Attacker), Sebastiano Esposito (Attacker)
Cagliari’s predicted 5-3-2 should give them a solid base, with the back line designed to stay compact and limit space between the lines. That shape also allows Paul Mendy and Sebastiano Esposito to work off direct transitions rather than needing long spells of possession.
Torino (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Alberto Paleari (Goalkeeper), Enzo Ebosse (Defender), Luca Marianucci (Defender), Saúl Coco (Defender), TBC (Midfielder), Matteo Prati (Midfielder), Rafa Obrador (Midfielder), Valentino Lazaro (Midfielder), Alieu Njie (Attacker), Giovanni Simeone (Attacker), Nikola Vlašić (Attacker)
Torino’s predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them a strong central spine and enough width from the midfield line to support attacks. With Alieu Njie, Giovanni Simeone and Nikola Vlašić ahead of the midfield, they should have options to press Cagliari and attack the spaces behind the wing-backs.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Cagliari | Torino | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Cagliari | Torino | Paul Mendy against Enzo Ebosse could be decisive if Cagliari look to attack quickly into the channels. |
| Cagliari | Torino | Gianluca Gaetano against Matteo Prati is a key midfield duel because both sides will want control in central areas. |
| Cagliari | Torino | Paul Mendy is key for Cagliari because his role in the front two gives them a direct outlet in a tight game. |
| Cagliari | Torino | Alieu Njie is key for Torino because he offers one of their main attacking threats in the predicted front line. |
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