Cagliari - Bologna

Paul Mendy leads the line for Cagliari as they look to recover from a heavy defeat at Monza. The forward is expected to start in a forward trio alongside Daniel Maldini and Alieu Fadera, tasked with reigniting the attacking spark that saw them secure consecutive league victories against Udinese and Atalanta earlier this autumn. Playing at Unipol Domus on 24 October 2026, the hosts will aim to exploit the defensive stability of a backline anchored by Yerry Mina and Ze Pedro to regain their rhythm in this matchday 8 encounter.

Bologna arrive with significant personnel concerns, missing key figures including Roberto Piccoli, Emil Holm, and Riccardo Orsolini due to injury. Despite a recent victory over Lecce, the visitors struggled in their last outing against Inter. With Lewis Ferguson anchoring the midfield, Bologna must find a way to navigate their current selection crisis to improve upon their recent head-to-head record at this venue.