Serie A 2024-2025: Bologna-Cagliari, the likely lineups

Bologna-Cagliari, probable formations

The success in the rematch of the ninth day against AC Milan restored momentum to Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna, which, after the setback in Parma, had seen fourth place recede. Now qualification for the next Champions League is once again a concrete goal, with Juventus only five points away and not in a brilliant moment of form. To continue cultivating this dream, however, the Rossoblù cannot afford any missteps, starting with Sunday afternoon’s challenge against a rising Cagliari, hunting for precious points for salvation.

After the battle against AC Milan, the Bologna coach could opt for some changes. Calabria è in pole for a starting shirt on the right in place of De Silvestri, while Casale should be confirmed in the center of defense. In attack, on the three-quarter, there will be room for Orsolini, Fabbian and Ndoye, with Dallinga favored over Castro for the central point role.

In Cagliari, the most interesting novelty could be the return from 1’ of Zito Luvumbo, who could take Felici’s place. The Angolan would act in the offensive trident along with Zortea and Piccoli. In midfield, Nicola considers whether to confirm the Deiola-Adopo-Makoumbou trio or veer to a 4-2-3-1 with Viola in the three-quarter.

Probable lineups

Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Calabria, Beukema, Casale, Miranda; Freuler, Moro; Orsolini, Fabbian, Ndoye; Dallinga. All. Italiano.

Cagliari (4-3-2-1): Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Augello; Adopo, Deiola, Makoumbou; Luvumbo, Zortea; Piccoli. All. Nicola.