Pisa vs Cagliari

Pisa's form is catastrophic, sitting bottom with just 15 points from 28 games. Their home record is particularly damaging - one win, four draws, and nine defeats at Arena Garibaldi. Recent results show heavy defeats to Juventus (0-4), Bologna (0-1), and Como (0-3), with their attack managing just 0.71 goals per game. The defense concedes 1.71 goals per match, creating a -28 goal difference. Key absences include goalkeeper Scuffet (muscle injury) and midfielder Lorran (inactive), weakening an already fragile squad. Their 42.9% draw rate offers some hope, but relegation looms large with performances showing little improvement. Manager pressure mounts as survival becomes increasingly unlikely.

Cagliari shows resilience despite sitting 15th, collecting 30 points with recent improvements under pressure. Their away form is modest (three wins, five draws, six defeats) but superior to Pisa's home struggles. Recent victories over Juventus (1-0) and Hellas Verona (4-0) demonstrate their ability to perform when stakes are high. The attack averages 1.07 goals per game while conceding 1.36, creating a more balanced profile than their hosts. Missing striker Belotti (knee injury) and suspended Esposito hurts their attacking options, but midfielder Gaetano remains questionable rather than ruled out. Their 32.1% draw rate and ability to grind results suggests tactical discipline that could prove decisive in this relegation scrap.