Empoli vs Cagliari Prediction: the Sardinians Will Gain Points

Empoli lost to Bologna in the Italian Cup in the middle of the week, so now the Blues are getting ready for a much more important match. It's a meeting in the championship with their direct rival in the fight for survival, Cagliari. Will the Tuscans stop the Sardinians by picking up the all-important three points? We've got a prediction and a bunch of betting options for you.

Empoli

Empoli isn't planning on winning the Italian Cup, given where they are in the league. This was clear from the match on Tuesday. The Blues went to the home game of the semi-final of the tournament against Bologna with a half-reserved squad and, as expected, lost. By the 51st minute, the Tuscans had already conceded three unanswered goals and lost 0:3.

Empoli had a good result in the last round of the Italian championship, drawing 1:1 with Como. But Tuscany's draws just aren't enough. In the Serie A standings before the 31st round, the Tuscans are 18th and two points behind the 17th place team that's on the safe side.

Cagliari

While Empoli are currently in the relegation zone, Cagliari have recently left the bottom three. Now Davide Nicola's team are in 15th place in the championship and five points ahead of the relegation zone, so they could lose at least once.

This handicap was formed as recently as the last round. At home, Cagliari confidently took down the league's worst, Monza. 3:0 - Viola, Gaetano, and Luvumbu scored for the Sardinians.

H2H Meetings

In the first round of the current championship, Empoli beat Cagliari away with a score of 2:0. In the last ten face-to-face meetings, the rivals played four times in a draw, Cagliari won twice, and four times - Empoli.

Bookmakers' Offers

For the upcoming game, Empoli is a slight favourite to win, according to the bookies at 1xbet. The W1 bet is at odds of 2.61. You can bet on Cagliari for 3.13. The draw is estimated at 3.20.

The 1xbet analysts aren't expecting many goals here. Bet TU (2.5) is offered at odds of 1.73. The bet TO (2.5) is offered at odds of 2.28.

History of Head-to-Heads

Serie A 2024/2025

06.04.25

Empoli FC

0 - 0

Cagliari

Serie A 2024/2025

20.09.24

Cagliari

0 - 2

Empoli FC

Serie A 2023/2024

03.03.24

Empoli FC

0 - 1

Cagliari

Serie A 2023/2024

30.12.23

Cagliari

0 - 0

Empoli FC

Serie A 2021/2022

13.02.22

Empoli FC

1 - 1

Cagliari

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Empoli FC Latest Games

Empoli FC

25.09.25

Genoa

3 - 1

Empoli FC

15.08.25

Empoli FC

2 - 1

AC Reggiana 1919

05.08.25

Empoli FC

0 - 0

Sassuolo

30.07.25

Empoli FC

2 - 3

Pisa

25.05.25

Empoli FC

1 - 2

Hellas Verona

18.05.25

Monza

1 - 3

Empoli FC

10.05.25

Empoli FC

2 - 1

Parma

04.05.25

Empoli FC

0 - 1

Lazio

27.04.25

Fiorentina

2 - 1

Empoli FC

20.04.25

Empoli FC

2 - 2

Venezia FC

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Cagliari Latest Games

Cagliari

21.12.25

Cagliari

2 - 2

Pisa

13.12.25

Atalanta

2 - 1

Cagliari

07.12.25

Cagliari

1 - 0

Roma

03.12.25

Napoli

2 - 1

Cagliari

29.11.25

Juventus

2 - 1

Cagliari

22.11.25

Cagliari

3 - 3

Genoa

08.11.25

Como

0 - 0

Cagliari

03.11.25

Lazio

2 - 0

Cagliari

30.10.25

Cagliari

1 - 2

Sassuolo

26.10.25

Hellas Verona

2 - 2

Cagliari

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Expert Betting Tips

Empoli played in the Italian Cup in the middle of the week. Even though they didn't field with the main squad, they still played a lot. So, the odds on Cagliari seem a bit high to us, and we're going to take advantage of that. It's no coincidence that the Sardinians are above the Tuscans in the Serie A standings.

Our picks:

X2 & TO (1.5) for 2.20 at betway

H2 (+0.25) for 1.71 at 1xbet

CS 1:2 for 12.00 at bet365