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Serie A • Feb 21, 2026

Cagliari
vs
Lazio

Kickoff (CET time) 19:45
Pick Lazio win

Injuries & Suspensions

  • Cagliari: A. Belotti (Knee Injury), G. Borrelli (Thigh Injury), M. Felici (Knee Injury), G. Gaetano (Injury), A. Deiola (Injury), M. Folorunsho (Knee Injury)
  • Lazio: S. Gigot (Ankle Injury), M. Lazzari (Calf Injury), Pedro (Ankle Injury), T. Basic (Injury), M. Gila (Knee Injury), M. Zaccagni (Abdominal strain)

Form (Last 5)

  • Home: W W W L L
  • Away: L D W D L

H2H (Last 5)

  • 2025-11-03 · Lazio · 2-0 · Cagliari
  • 2025-02-03 · Cagliari · 1-2 · Lazio
  • 2024-11-04 · Lazio · 2-1 · Cagliari
  • 2024-02-10 · Cagliari · 1-3 · Lazio
  • 2023-12-02 · Lazio · 1-0 · Cagliari

Match Preview

Lazio to win - superior recent H2H, healthier squad at the back, and Cagliari missing key attackers including Belotti.

Key Notes

Preview and pick

This Serie A fixture heavily favors Lazio. Cagliari's home record shows 7 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses; Lazio's away record is 8 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses. Lazio sit 9th with 33 points in the standings provided; Cagliari are below them in the table and currently struggle for consistency.

Head-to-head history is decisively in Lazio’s favour. In the five most recent meetings shown, Lazio won every match (scores include 2-0, 2-1, 2-1, 3-1 and 1-0). That run demonstrates a clear tactical and psychological edge for the visitors when these clubs meet.

Injuries and availability

Cagliari are missing several important players: A. Belotti is ruled out with a knee injury, G. Borrelli and M. Felici are also absent, and G. Gaetano is injured. Midfielders A. Deiola and M. Folorunsho are questionable. Losing Belotti and other attacking options weakens Cagliari’s chance to create and finish chances at home. Lazio also have absences - S. Gigot and M. Lazzari are missing - but their squad depth, particularly in attack and midfield, looks less compromised than Cagliari’s.

Tactical factors

With Cagliari weakened up front, Lazio can control the midfield and exploit transitions. Lazio’s recent results and superior H2H numbers suggest they know how to break down Cagliari and manage the game. Cagliari’s defensive record at home has been vulnerable this season, and missing key forwards reduces their threat on the counter.

Betting angle

The away win is available at about 2.39 in the 1X2 market, offering reasonable value given form, injuries and H2H dominance. Prediction: Lazio to win.

Prediction

Lazio winOdds 2.39 • Confidence 4/10

Result 0-0lostProfit -4.00u