Serie A

Cagliari vs. Cremonese: relegation showdown

A huge three points are at stake between Cagliari and Cremonese, who are separated by just three points.

A crucial relegation clash takes place between Cagliari and Cremonese. The Sardinians haven’t won since January 31 and have collected only two points in their last eight matches. They must end a run of four straight defeats to avoid being caught by Cremonese, who are third from bottom level with Lecce. The Lombardy side, on the other hand, want to bounce back from their loss to Bologna and are hoping to climb out of the drop zone.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The official head-to-head record between the two sides in Cagliari stands at 12 meetings: the Sardinians are unbeaten with 7 wins (the most recent 1-0, Coppa Italia 2024/25) and 5 draws (the most recent 0-0 in the 1993/94 Serie A season).

The last league match between Cagliari and Cremonese in Sardinia dates back to the 1995/96 Serie A season (1-0 to the Rossoblù, with the decisive goal scored by Luis Oliveira from the penalty spot).

DID YOU KNOW?

This weekend marks the 56th anniversary of Cagliari's historic league title, which was clinched mathematically on 12 April 1970 with a 2-0 victory at the old Amsicora stadium against Bari.

Cagliari have picked up just two points in their last 8 Serie A matchdays: their last win came on 31/01/2026, a 4-0 victory over Verona.

Cremonese have scored in each of their last 4 matches. Only between September and November did they record a longer such run (6 games).

Cagliari are the side that has received the most yellow cards (69) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Cagliari are the side that has taken the fewest penalties (2, level with Lecce and Parma) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Inter (16), Juventus (11) and Napoli (9) have scored more headed goals than Cagliari (8, level with Roma and Parma) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Cagliari are the side with the most defensive recoveries (1,191) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Fiorentina (509) and Lazio (470) have conceded more fouls than Cagliari (469) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Torino (53.3%) and Fiorentina (52.68%) have a higher ground duel-winning percentage than Cremonese (52.12%) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Lecce (752) have recorded more defensive clearances than Cremonese (736) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

COACHES and PLAYERS

This is the first official meeting between Fabio Pisacane and Marco Giampaolo.

Marco Giampaolo is a former manager of today's hosts: he led the Islanders from July to December 2006 and from February to November 2007, accumulating 45 matches on the Rossoblù bench with a record of 12 wins, 15 draws and 18 defeats.

Only Federico Dimarco (96) has delivered more crosses from corner kicks than Jari Vandeputte (65) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Arijanet Muric (113) has made more saves than Emil Audero (109) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Sebastiano Esposito scored against Sassuolo: his 5th goal of the season, 2 goals in his last 3 matches. He is Cagliari’s leading scorer in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Federico Bonazzoli scored against Bologna: his 7th goal this season, 2 goals in his last 4 matches. He is the top scorer for Cremonese in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: Maleh (2) (Cremonese)

Cautioned: Ze Pedro, Gaetano (Cagliari); Vardy, Luperto (Cremonese)

REFEREE

DOVERI (BERCIGLI – FONTANI) IV: MARINELLI, VAR: GUIDA, AVAR: MAZZOLENI

UPCOMING MATCHES

Inter-Cagliari (Friday April 17th, 20.45 CEST)

Cremonese-Torino (Sunday April 19th, 12.30 CEST)

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