Sassuolo vs Cagliari - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Serie A Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 31
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Game Review
In a closely contested Serie A encounter, Sassuolo edged past Cagliari with a 2-1 victory on Saturday, 4 April 2026. The match, part of Gameweek 31, saw Sassuolo come from behind to secure all three points, a result that aligns with their recent form and expectations. Cagliari took an early lead in the 30th minute through Sebastiano Esposito (GAP -0.4%), who capitalized on a defensive lapse to put the visitors ahead. Despite this setback, Sassuolo responded strongly in the second half. Ulisses Garcia opened the scoring for the home side in the 50th minute, leveling the match and setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion. The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Andrea Pinamonti (GAP +1.0%) found the back of the net, securing the win for Sassuolo. Pinamonti's performance was instrumental, not only for his goal but also for his overall contribution to the team's attacking play. Tactically, Sassuolo's manager made several key substitutions, including bringing on M’Bala Nzola and Nemanja Matic, which helped maintain the team's momentum in the latter stages of the match. Cagliari's head coach also made changes, introducing Ibrahim Sulemana and Gennaro Borrelli, but these adjustments were unable to alter the outcome. From a statistical perspective, Domenico Berardi (GAP +3.1%) was a standout performer for Sassuolo, influencing the game significantly with his creativity and forward play. On the defensive end, Arijanet Murić (GAP +1.4%) provided stability in goal, ensuring that Sassuolo held onto their lead. This victory solidifies Sassuolo's position in the mid-table, continuing their positive run of form. For Cagliari, the defeat is a setback as they strive to climb the standings, highlighting the need for improved defensive cohesion in future matches.
Lineups
Sassuolo
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Substitutes
| 58' | Woyo Coulibalyfor Filippo Romagna |
| 58' | Nemanja Maticfor Cristian Volpato |
| 69' | Darryl Bakolafor Armand Laurienté |
| 69' | Luca Lipanifor Ismaël Koné |
| 82' | M’Bala Nzolafor Andrea Pinamonti |
Cagliari
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Substitutes
| 74' | Gennaro Borrellifor Michael Folorunsho |
| 75' | Ibrahim Sulemanafor Gianluca Gaetano |
| 83' | Semih Kılıçsoyfor Zé Pedro |
| 90' | Gabriele Zappafor Ndary Adopo |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 9 | Sassuolo | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 38 | 40 | -2 | 43 | W D L D W |
| 16 | Cagliari | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 30 | D L L L L |
Last Games
Serie A
Gameweek 31
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.