Cagliari under pressure as Frosinone arrive in form

Pressure builds on Cagliari

Cagliari return to Unipol Domus under growing pressure after four consecutive defeats and five league matches without a win. They have scored just four goals and conceded 13 across their last five, a run that has seen them slip to 12th in Serie A, seven points behind sixth-placed Frosinone.

There is a clear contrast in momentum. Frosinone arrive on a two-match winning streak and have avoided defeat in four, giving the visitors a chance to strengthen their position above Cagliari.

Two contrasting runs

Cagliari’s recent sequence is a draw followed by four defeats. Their home record offers little comfort: they have won once, drawn once and lost twice in four league matches at Unipol Domus, scoring twice and conceding four.

Frosinone have been more productive, with three wins, a draw and a defeat in their last five league games. They have scored 15 goals in that span, although conceding 10 suggests Cagliari may find opportunities. Away from home, Frosinone have recorded one win, two draws and one defeat in four matches.

A lively recent rivalry

Cagliari have won two of the last five meetings, with Frosinone taking one and the other two ending level. Their most recent encounter was a 4-1 Cagliari victory in the Coppa Italia in September 2025. The previous Serie A meeting went Frosinone’s way, 3-1.

Idrissi out for the hosts

Cagliari will be without Riyad Idrissi, who is sidelined with jumper’s knee. His absence comes as the home side look to halt a difficult spell and improve on their record of two goals in four league matches at Unipol Domus.

Frosinone bring the greater threat

Frosinone’s attacking output stands out: they have scored 24 goals in 10 league matches, compared with Cagliari’s nine. Cagliari’s recent defensive record will be a concern, but Frosinone have also conceded 10 times across their last five, leaving room for the hosts to respond.

Our prediction

Cagliari need to end their losing run, but Frosinone’s stronger scoring record and current unbeaten streak give them the edge. PreviaXI’s model also favours the visitors in a match where both sides could find the net.

Cagliari 1-2 Frosinone