Cagliari vs Sassuolo Preview

The Unipol Domus stands ready to witness a compelling Serie A encounter as Cagliari welcome Sassuolo on Thursday afternoon, October 30th, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 GMT. Both sides arrive nursing wounds from recent setbacks, their contrasting fortunes painting a picture of two teams searching desperately for momentum and consistency. Cagliari’s recent form has been a tapestry of frustration: their latest outing—a 2-2 tie at Hellas Verona—extended their winless run to four consecutive matches, with defensive frailties proving their Achilles heel. The Islanders suffered a painful 2-0 home defeat to Bologna, a result that exposed their struggles to convert territorial dominance into tangible results. Earlier disappointments include a 1-1 tie at Udinese and a sobering 2-0 loss at home against Internazionale, leaving Cagliari desperately craving the confidence boost that only three points can provide. Their solitary bright spot in recent weeks came via a 4-1 Coppa Italia triumph over Frosinone, offering a fleeting glimpse of their attacking potential when firing on all cylinders. Sassuolo, meanwhile, navigate similarly treacherous waters: their most recent outing saw them succumb 1-0 at home to AS Roma, a defeat that underlined their struggles to break down organized defensive units. The Neroverdi’s form chart reveals a concerning pattern of inconsistency, with just two victories from their last five outings.

The tactical chess match promises intrigue, with both sides possessing the quality to hurt opponents yet equally vulnerable to conceding costly goals. Sassuolo demonstrated their capacity for resilience with a scoreless tie at Lecce, while their impressive 3-1 victory over Udinese showcased their counter-attacking menace when afforded space to exploit. The head-to-head record tilts marginally in Cagliari’s favor, with the last five encounters producing three wins for Cagliari, a win for Sassuolo and a solitary draw. Most significantly, Sassuolo’s 1-0 victory at the Unipol Domus in Jan 2022 serves as a stark reminder of their capacity to silence the home crowd. However, Cagliari’s 2-1 home victory in December 2023 offers hope that the Islanders can rediscover their winning formula on familiar territory. The tension surrounding this fixture stems from both teams’ desperate need for points: Cagliari must capitalize on home advantage to climb away from danger, while Sassuolo seek to establish consistency that could propel them toward mid-table security. For global audiences eager to witness this intriguing Italian showdown, coverage spans multiple continents: viewers in Italy can access DAZN Italia and SKY Go Italia, while American fans will find the action on Paramount+, DAZN USA, and Amazon Prime Video. Canadian supporters have options through DAZN Canada and fuboTV Canada, while Spanish audiences can tune in via DAZN Spain.

Injured Players:

Cagliari: Leonardo Pavoletti (Out), Nicola Pintus (Out), Zito Luvumbo (Out)

Sassuolo: Edoardo Pieragnolo (Out), Yeferson Paz (Doubtful)

Cagliari will be without three players including striker Pavoletti and winger Luvumbo, limiting their attacking options for this fixture. Sassuolo are missing Edoardo Pieragnolo, while Yeferson Paz is doubtful and faces a late fitness test.

Possible line-ups:

Cagliari (4-3-2-1)

Caprile, Mina, Luperto, Prati, Esposito, Folorunsho, Obert, Adopo, Gaetano, Borrelli, Zappa

Sassuolo (4-3-3)

Muric, Volpato, Koné, Muharemovic, Vranckx, Idzes, Walukiewicz, Pinamonti, Laurienté, Matic, Doig

🔴🔵 Cagliari Form

Result	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Date
🤝	Hellas Verona	2-2	Cagliari	Italian Serie A	Oct 26, 2025
✗	Cagliari	0-2	Bologna	Italian Serie A	Oct 19, 2025
🤝	Udinese	1-1	Cagliari	Italian Serie A	Oct 5, 2025
✗	Cagliari	0-2	Internazionale	Italian Serie A	Sep 27, 2025
✓	Cagliari	4-1	Frosinone	Coppa Italia	Sep 23, 2025

⚫🟢 Sassuolo Form

Result	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Date
✗	Sassuolo	0-1	AS Roma	Italian Serie A	Oct 26, 2025
🤝	Lecce	0-0	Sassuolo	Italian Serie A	Oct 18, 2025
✓	Hellas Verona	0-1	Sassuolo	Italian Serie A	Oct 3, 2025
✓	Sassuolo	3-1	Udinese	Italian Serie A	Sep 28, 2025
✗	Como	3-0	Sassuolo	Coppa Italia	Sep 24, 2025

🆚 Head-to-Head Record

Home	Score	Away	Competition	Date
Sassuolo	0-2	Cagliari	Italian Serie A	May 19, 2024
Cagliari	2-1	Sassuolo	Italian Serie A	Dec 11, 2023
Cagliari	1-0	Sassuolo	Italian Serie A	Apr 16, 2022
Sassuolo	1-0	Cagliari	Coppa Italia	Jan 19, 2022
Sassuolo	2-2	Cagliari	Italian Serie A	Nov 21, 2021

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
Italy	DAZN Italia, SKY Go Italia, 214 DAZN Zona
USA	Paramount+, DAZN USA, Amazon Prime Video
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Amazon Prime Video
Spain	DAZN Spain, Amazon Prime Video
United Kingdom	DAZN UK
Germany	DAZN Germany, Amazon Prime Video
France	DAZN France
Portugal	Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV3
Poland	Eleven Sports 1 Poland, Eleven Sports 4 Poland
Japan	DAZN Japan