Monza vs Cagliari preview
Monza has a 42% probability of winning, while Cagliari stands at 30%. The most likely scoreline predicted is 2-1, with a 9% chance. Monza's expected goals are 1.96 compared to Cagliari's 1.55. Over 2.5 goals is forecasted at 68%, and both teams to score is at 69%.
Recent form shows Monza with two wins in their last six matches, while Cagliari has three wins in the same period. In their last four encounters, Monza has won once, drawn once, and lost twice to Cagliari. The confidence grade is B, indicating a moderate level of certainty. The variability in each team's recent performance introduces a significant source of doubt.
Why this pick: Monza vs Cagliari
Model inputs: per-match averages over each side's last 10 played matches (Monza 10, Cagliari 10). PPDA — lower means more intense pressing.
xG and npxG (non-penalty) per match, deep completions (passes received within ~20 yards of goal) and xPTS (expected points) from Understat match data. Bold marks the stronger side on each line.
Monza vs Cagliari: model vs market
| Source | Monza | Draw | Cagliari |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 46% | 25% | 29% |
| Market | 40% | 30% | 30% |
| Published | 41% | 29% | 30% |
| Edge | +6% | -5% | -2% |
- Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.96 vs 1.54.
- The market prices Monza below the model: +6.2 percentage points of edge.
Edge = model probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page. Best available price on the pick: 2.49, recorded — the top price across the 11 books we record, each at its own last update.
Monza vs Cagliari odds movement
Median bookmaker price on Monza, 36 snapshots since 2026-10-03.
| Selection | First | Latest | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monza | 2.16 | 2.40 | +0.24 |
| Draw | 3.18 | 3.17 | -0.01 |
| Cagliari | 3.65 | 3.13 | -0.52 |
A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.
Monza and Cagliari expected goals
The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.
- Total expected goals
- 3.50
- Attack rating (Monza / Cagliari)
- 1.19 / 1.00
- Defence rating (Monza / Cagliari)
- 1.32 / 1.25
Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.
Monza vs Cagliari score probability
Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.
Rows: Monza goals. Columns: Cagliari goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.
Monza vs Cagliari goals probability
Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.
- Both teams to score
- 69%
- No goals (0–0)
- 5%
Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.
All markets for Monza vs Cagliari
| Market | Selection | Probability | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Monza | 41% | 2.43 |
| Draw | 29% | 3.47 | |
| Cagliari | 30% | 3.34 | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 68% | 1.47 |
| Under 2.5 | 32% | 3.12 | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 69% | 1.44 |
| No | 31% | 3.26 | |
| Double chance | 1X (Monza or draw) | 70% | 1.43 |
| 12 (either side) | 71% | 1.41 | |
| X2 (draw or Cagliari) | 59% | 1.70 | |
| Handicap -1 | Monza win by 2+ | 27% | 3.70 |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 19% | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.
Monza and Cagliari recent form
Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.
Home vs away this season
Monza at home
- Record (W-D-L)
- 1-0-1
- Win rate
- 50%
- Goals for / match
- 2.00
- Goals against / match
- 2.00
- Clean sheets
- 0 of 2
- They have won 1 of their 5 league games this season, scoring 1.6 goals per match.
Cagliari away
- Record (W-D-L)
- 3-0-0
- Win rate
- 100%
- Goals for / match
- 1.33
- Goals against / match
- 0.33
- Clean sheets
- 2 of 3
- They have won 4 of their 5 league games this season, scoring 1.0 goals per match.
- They have kept 3 clean sheets in 5 matches.
League matches this season before kick-off: Monza at home only, Cagliari away only.
Injuries & availability
Monza absences
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I. Toure
contusion
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J. Ziolkowski
foot injury
- L. Lucchesi suspended
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M. Pessina
knee injury
- O. Forson injury
Cagliari absences
-
M. Felici
knee injury
-
R. Idrissi
knee injury
-
Y. Trepy
injury
Reported injuries and suspensions from our data provider; confirmed line-ups appear about 40 minutes before kick-off.
Monza vs Cagliari head-to-head
Last 4 meetings: Monza 1 · draws 1 · Cagliari 2.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-30 | Cagliari | 3-0 | Monza | Serie A |
| 2025-01-05 | Monza | 1-2 | Cagliari | Serie A |
| 2024-03-16 | Monza | 1-0 | Cagliari | Serie A |
| 2023-11-26 | Cagliari | 1-1 | Monza | Serie A |
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Before and after this match
- Monza, previous: Lazio – Monza, 2026-10-11
- Monza, next: Torino vs Monza: odds and pick
- Cagliari, previous: Cagliari vs Juventus: odds and pick
- Cagliari, next: Cagliari v Bologna analysis