Torino v Cagliari prediction
Team pages: Torino · Cagliari · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Torino v Cagliari, Serie A on Sun, 20 Dec 2026 17:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Torino host Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday 20 December (kick-off 17:30 UK).
Form and the table
Nine of Torino’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Torino’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Torino have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.38. Torino have scored 10 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Torino have conceded nine goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Seven of Cagliari’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in six of Cagliari’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Cagliari have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 1.29. Cagliari have scored six goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Cagliari have conceded seven goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Torino are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Torino (10th) and Cagliari (seventh) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Torino the stronger side, 67 rating points above Cagliari (Torino 1657, Cagliari 1590, after at least 311 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 17 May 2026, finished Cagliari 2–1 Torino.
Team news
Torino have one name on the availability list: P. Pellegri (out, Jumpers Knee) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-21. Predicted Torino XI (3-4-2-1): L. Perri, S. Coco, P. Comuzzo, A. Ismajli, A. Cacciamani, R. Mandragora, K. Fitz-Jim, G. Gineitis, D. Bragança, R. Belghali, G. Simeone — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Rolando Mandragora (4.4 per match over five appearances, one goal and one assist) and Pietro Comuzzo (4.0 per match over eight appearances, one goal) have been Torino’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Torino (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Rolando Mandragora averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 451 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last seven appearances. Pietro Comuzzo averages 2.2 tackles per 90 over 804 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Cagliari have one name on the availability list: Riyad Idrissi (out, Jumpers Knee) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-21. Predicted Cagliari XI (4-3-1-2): E. Caprile, A. Obert, Z. Pedro, J. Rodríguez, A. Deiola, A. Romano, H. Winks, M. Adopo, D. Maldini, P. Mendy, A. Fadera — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Elia Caprile (4.1 per match over eight appearances) and Daniel Maldini (3.9 per match over nine appearances, four goals) have been Cagliari’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cagliari (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Elia Caprile averages 4.1 saves per 90 over 730 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last eight appearances. Daniel Maldini averages 1.3 shots per 90 over 703 minutes, with a shot in four of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Serie A · Stadio Olimpico di Torino
- Head-to-head (last 6): Torino 2 · draws 1 · Cagliari 3 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Torino 3W 1D 1L · Cagliari 3W 1D 1L
Torino v Cagliari (Serie A): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Torino for / against | Line | Cagliari for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.88 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.25 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.5 for · 17 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11 for · 18.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.75 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.13 for · 9.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Torino
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kulenović n 8 | 24.1 | 3.7 | 0.5 | — |
| G. Oristanio n 8 | 32.6 | 3.1 | 1.4 | — |
| Z. Aboukhlal n 8 | 23.8 | 2.8 | 2.4 | — |
| D. Zapata n 8 | 29.4 | 2.3 | 1.1 | — |
| G. Gineitis n 8 | 64.4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Simeone n 8 | 75.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| S. Kulenović n 8 | 24.1 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| D. Zapata n 8 | 29.4 | 1.9 | 0 |
| Rolando Mandragora n 8 | 67.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| C. Adams n 8 | 50.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kulenović n 8 | 24.1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| R. Belghali n 8 | 63.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| C. Adams n 8 | 50.4 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Rolando Mandragora n 8 | 67.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| G. Simeone n 8 | 75.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Fortini n 8 | 56.5 | 3.2 |
| E. İlkhan n 8 | 40.9 | 3 |
| P. Comuzzo n 8 | 84.1 | 2.4 |
| N. Patterson n 8 | 49.4 | 2.3 |
| R. Belghali n 8 | 63.4 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Perri n 8 | 93.8 | 3.2 |
| D. Mascardi n 8 | 84.4 | 2.8 |
Cagliari
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Borrelli n 8 | 34.5 | 2.3 | 2 | — |
| P. Mendy n 8 | 76.3 | 2.1 | 1 | — |
| A. Fadera n 8 | 33.3 | 2 | 2.7 | — |
| J. Liteta n 7 | 52.1 | 1.7 | 0.2 | — |
| Kevin Carlos n 8 | 20.3 | 1.7 | 2.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Borrelli n 8 | 34.5 | 3.3 | 2 |
| Kevin Carlos n 8 | 20.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| M'Bala Nzola n 8 | 43.9 | 1.8 | 1 |
| A. Fadera n 8 | 33.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| P. Mendy n 8 | 76.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Maldini n 8 | 58.1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| G. Borrelli n 8 | 34.5 | 0.7 | 0 |
| M'Bala Nzola n 8 | 43.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| P. Mendy n 8 | 76.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| M. Adopo n 8 | 82.1 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Fadera n 8 | 33.3 | 4.1 |
| J. Liteta n 7 | 52.1 | 2.5 |
| A. Obert n 8 | 88.3 | 2.3 |
| A. Romano n 8 | 75.6 | 2.1 |
| A. Deiola n 8 | 62.9 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Caprile n 8 | 91.3 | 4.1 |
| B. Radunović n 8 | 84.4 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Torino v Cagliari — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-17 Cagliari 2–1 Torino
- 2025-12-27 Torino 1–2 Cagliari
- 2025-01-24 Torino 2–0 Cagliari
- 2024-10-20 Cagliari 3–2 Torino
- 2024-01-26 Cagliari 1–2 Torino
- 2023-08-21 Torino 0–0 Cagliari
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Torino and Cagliari?
- In their last 6 meetings, Torino won 2, Cagliari won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Torino and Cagliari?
- Recent form — Torino 3W 1D 1L; Cagliari 3W 1D 1L.
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