Genoa vs Cagliari Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jan 2026

Serie A Betting Preview: Genoa vs Cagliari

Genoa clash with Cagliari at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Monday 12 January.

The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering Cagliari +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of -127. Fabio Pisacane's side should be able to avoid a loss against Genoa and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.

Genoa drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against AC Milan at San Siro. The Liguria team ended up with just 39% possession and had two shots on target, while Lorenzo Colombo scored the goal.

Cagliari drew on their travels in their previous game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Cremonese at Stadio Giovanni Zini. Gli Isolani enjoyed 58% possession and had five shots on goal, while Michel Ndary Adopo and Yael Trepy found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been successive draws in the past three meetings between Genoa and Cagliari, with the last clash finishing 3-3 at Unipol Domus. The past 10 H2H games have featured five draws, four wins for Genoa and just one for Cagliari.

Serie A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Cagliari	26	7	8	11	28	35	-7	28:35	29
14	Genoa	26	6	9	11	32	37	-5	32:37	27

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Genoa have had 43.7% possession, 326.3 passes and 2.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 16.0 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.6 corners.

Lorenzo Colombo leads the way with 4 goals, Leo Oestigard has 3, with Vitinha and Ruslan Malinovsky scoring 2. Leading assistor is Aaron Martin Caricol with 3.

Cagliari have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 10.3 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Sardinia outfit average 46.4% possession, 392.9 passes, 3.9 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.

We’ve seen Semih Kilicsoy, Gianluca Gaetano, Sebastiano Esposito and Gennaro Borrelli score 2 goals each. Luca Mazzitelli, Alessandro Deiola and Gabriele Zappa have all made 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Elia Caprile has 2 clean sheets.

Confirmed Lineups

Genoa confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Nicola Leali (GK), Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Oestigard, Johan Vasquez, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Ruslan Malinovsky, Morten Frendrup, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Aaron Martin Caricol, Vitinha, Lorenzo Colombo.

Cagliari confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Elia Caprile (GK), Marco Palestra, Juan Rodriguez, Sebastiano Luperto, Adam Obert, Michel Ndary Adopo, Matteo Prati, Luca Mazzitelli, Zito Luvumbo, Semih Kilicsoy, Sebastiano Esposito.

Genoa vs Cagliari Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Genoa vs Cagliari betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re taking Cagliari on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The away team can either triumph or secure a draw in this Serie A encounter, with this wager looking like value at -127.

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Key Genoa vs Cagliari league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Cagliari in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Cagliari in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Cagliari in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Genoa in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Genoa in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Genoa in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Genoa in 3 consecutive games against Cagliari.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 55.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Cagliari Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -127 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Genoa 1 - 1 Cagliari

There are odds of +440 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Michel Adopo Over 0.5 Shots On Target +270

Michel Adopo (Cagliari) has had at least one shot on goal in back-to-back Serie A matches. The numbers imply that he can succeed with our Overs bet and we’re delighted to take the +270 available.

Latest Michel Adopo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+850

First

+2000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-769

Shots

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

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Lorenzo Colombo to Score +240

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa) has registered three goals in his past five Serie A home matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +240 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Lorenzo Colombo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-111

Shots

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Cagliari Over 3.5 Corners -132

Cagliari have had over 3.5 corners in two consecutive matches, with Genoa conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous six games. There’s everything to like about the Cagliari Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -132.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Genoa

Total

9.30 2.70 6.60

Home

8.30 3.60 4.70

Away

10.00 3.00 7.00

Cagliari

Total

8.60 3.90 4.70

Home

9.10 4.30 4.80

Away

9.00 3.20 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-109

Genoa Corners

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-114

Cagliari Corners

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

-103

Most Corners

1

-139

X

+600

2

+145

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Genoa vs Cagliari Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Favourites Genoa are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Serie A clash. The +106 about them triumphing means a 49% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +320 for Cagliari.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Genoa at -250 or instead go for Cagliari at +170.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -159 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

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Full-Time Result

1

+106

X

+195

2

+320

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

-102

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-263

X2

-137

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+106

2 Hcp +0.5

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-227

Over 2.5

+170

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+118

No

-159

There’s the chance to back Lorenzo Colombo at +550 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Caleb Ekuban (Genoa)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Vitor Oliveira "Vitinha" (Genoa)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Junior Messias (Genoa)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Sebastiano Esposito (Cagliari)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Semih Kiliçsoy (Cagliari)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Nicolae Stanciu (Genoa)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Zito Luvumbo (Cagliari)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Seydou Fini (Genoa)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Gianluca Gaetano (Cagliari)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Morten Thorsby (Genoa)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Genoa)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Genoa)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Aarón Martín (Genoa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Morten Frendrup (Genoa)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Patrizio Masini (Genoa)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Leo Østigård (Genoa)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Michel Adopo (Cagliari)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Matteo Prati (Cagliari)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Alessandro Marcandalli (Genoa)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-111

Caleb Ekuban (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-141

Vitor Oliveira "Vitinha" (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-143

Sebastiano Esposito (Cagliari)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-154

Semih Kiliçsoy (Cagliari)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-182

Junior Messias (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-185

Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-217

Nicolae Stanciu (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-278

Gianluca Gaetano (Cagliari)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-294

Zito Luvumbo (Cagliari)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-294

Seydou Fini (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-357

Morten Thorsby (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-500

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-526

Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-625

Morten Frendrup (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-714

Patrizio Masini (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-769

Aarón Martín (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-833

Michel Adopo (Cagliari)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-769

Leo Østigård (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-1000

Alessandro Marcandalli (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1667

Matteo Prati (Cagliari)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1667

Vitor Oliveira "Vitinha" (Genoa)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Junior Messias (Genoa)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Sebastiano Esposito (Cagliari)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Semih Kiliçsoy (Cagliari)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Nicolae Stanciu (Genoa)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Zito Luvumbo (Cagliari)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Seydou Fini (Genoa)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Gianluca Gaetano (Cagliari)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Patrizio Masini (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Matteo Prati (Cagliari)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Michel Adopo (Cagliari)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Leo Østigård (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

Morten Thorsby (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Morten Frendrup (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Aarón Martín (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Alessandro Marcandalli (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Genoa have not won at Stadio Luigi Ferraris in the past three matches. The Liguria team have recorded five defeats, four draws and one victory in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Cagliari have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Genoa were involved in a 2-2 draw when last meeting Cagliari at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. We’ve seen four of 7 H2H meetings at Stadio Luigi Ferraris go the way of Genoa, with three draws also taking place.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Genoa Home Stats		1-4-5	1.90	0.60	1.30	4	6	4	6
Cagliari Away Stats		2-4-4	2.50	1.10	1.40	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Genoa vs Cagliari Lineups & Team News

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