Genoa vs Cagliari: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced contest between two teams fighting to avoid relegation. Genoa displays very poor home form with only a 10% win rate and failing to score in 60% of matches, making them the least effective hosts in this matchup. Cagliari possesses slightly better attacking efficiency (1.1 goals per away match) and a higher shot conversion rate (11% vs 5%), yet their defense is also unreliable, conceding an average of 1.4 goals on the road. Both teams sit at the bottom of the table and struggle with consistency—their last five matches yielded 0.4 and 1.0 points per match respectively. Given Cagliari's high percentage of away draws (40%) and Genoa's struggles to find the net at home, the most probable outcome is a share of the spoils in a low-scoring affair.
Genoa vs Cagliari: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Genoa played against Cagliari in Serie A (Italy). The game was played on January 12, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Genoa has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Cagliari has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Genoa scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.53. Cagliari scores 1.11 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.35 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Genoa's games and 58% of Cagliari's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 47%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Genoa has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.11 per game. Genoa takes 11.2 shots per game, while Cagliari takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Genoa leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Cagliari leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Genoa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Cagliari, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.35 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced contest between two teams fighting to avoid relegation. Genoa displays very poor home form with only a 10% win rate and failing to score in 60% of matches, making them the least effective hosts in this matchup. Cagliari possesses slightly better attacking efficiency (1.1 goals per away match) and a higher shot conversion rate (11% vs 5%), yet their defense is also unreliable, conceding an average of 1.4 goals on the road. Both teams sit at the bottom of the table and struggle with consistency—their last five matches yielded 0.4 and 1.0 points per match respectively. Given Cagliari's high percentage of away draws (40%) and Genoa's struggles to find the net at home, the most probable outcome is a share of the spoils in a low-scoring affair.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Genoa | Cagliari | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cagliari is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Genoa · 1 pts / game - Cagliari
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cagliari is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Genoa · 1.11 goals / game - Cagliari
Cagliari is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.53 goals / game - Genoa · 1.42 goals / game - Cagliari
Genoa scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Cagliari keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 meczów).
Cagliari scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Genoa keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Genoa
Over / Under - Cagliari
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Genoa is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / game - Genoa · 0.84 pts / game - Cagliari
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Genoa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 16%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cagliari - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Genoa
Cagliari
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Genoa | Liga | Cagliari | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.53 | 2.35 | ▲ 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 47% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 43% | ▲ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 31% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 64% | • 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 76% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Genoa's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cagliari. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Genoa vs Cagliari?
The Serie A match finished Genoa 3:0 Cagliari. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Genoa vs Cagliari?
Genoa score 1.00 goals per game on average and Cagliari 1.11. The Serie A average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Genoa's matches and 58% of Cagliari's.
What form are Genoa and Cagliari in?
Over the last 5 games Genoa have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Cagliari 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Genoa vs Cagliari?
The statistical background for Genoa vs Cagliari — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.