Bologna’s recent home victory against AC Milan proved they are ready to take another step toward the top four, now just five points away.

However, to maintain their push, they must keep winning especially against opponents operating at a level beyond their usual high standards.

Bologna has lost just once at home this season and has been remarkably solid in their 13 home matches, winning four in a row.

In contrast, Cagliari has struggled away from home, suffering six defeats half of their away matches while conceding 17 goals. Their recent form is even more concerning, as they have failed to score in their last two away games.

Cagliari can be a tricky opponent at times, as shown by their 2-1 home win against Roma, but those performances are far less frequent in away matches.