Genoa vs Cagliari Prediction & Betting Tips (29 April)

Back in the elite this season, Genoa has not really been threatened by the descent. Alberto Gilardino's men are currently 12th in Serie A and have a comfortable lead of 11 points over the first relegation zone. Less sovereign in recent weeks, they have won only 2 of their last 11 championship matches, for 6 draws and 4 defeats. After managing to take a point at Fiorentina 1-1, Genoa narrowly lost to Lazio at home last weekend 0-1. Also promoted this season, Cagliari is now in 14th place of Serie A with 4 points ahead of the red zone.

The Sardinians have made a good impression for several weeks, as evidenced by the only setback suffered during the last 9 days, for 3 victories and 5 draws. Opposed to big names these days, they continue to glean valuable points. Indeed, Cagliari got the better of Atalanta 2-1 before holding off Inter 2-2 and Juventus last weekend 2-2.

Several elements are missing in Cagliari this Monday evening. This is the case of the starting defender Bani, the former Marseillais Malinovskyi and Vitinha, the young Uruguayan defender Matturo (19 years old) and the usually replacement striker Junior Messias. Icelandic international Gudmundsson (13 goals and 3 assists in SA) plays a key role for this team, as does Italian international Retegui (6 goals in SA). The two men should still appear in the starting 11. The Cagliari coach must still deal with the withdrawals of potentially starting attackers Pavoletti (4 goals in SA) and Petagna (1 goal in SA) and replacement midfielder Mancosu.

Additionally, important striker Luvombo is suspended this weekend. Still a scorer on the last day, attacking midfielder Gaetano (4 goals in 8 SA matches) has been to his advantage since his arrival at the club in January. He could still support striker Shomurodov (3 goals and 3 assists in SA).