Cagliari – Lecce: relegation scrap 
The last match of Serie A’s 25th round on Monday throws together two clubs still looking over their shoulders — but not with the same calm. Cagliari have breathed easier since the turn of 2026 and have built a useful gap from the danger zone. Lecce are still gasping for air despite a stoppage-time win last week. On Sardinia form matters as much as points: the hosts want to back up their run, the visitors need to survive.
Cagliari: staying up starts at home 
They weren’t perfect in Rome — a 2-0 defeat after three straight wins — but the bigger picture is the one that counts. Before that trip Cagliari had racked up big scalps against Juventus, Fiorentina and Verona. That run has rewritten this season.
On 28 points the Sardinian club have their best return at this stage in years and finally have air in the relegation fight. The defence explains a lot: back-to-back home shutouts and a much tighter shape since winter.
Home advantage matters. At their ground the Islanders have had Lecce’s number — six wins in eleven Serie A meetings and only one loss in well over a decade. Enough to approach this game with confidence, and another win would nudge Cagliari even closer to a comfortable campaign.
Lecce: relief — but pressure remains 
The spark finally arrived. After weeks of toothless attacking and a worrying run, Lecce grabbed their first win of 2026 with a superb last-gasp free-kick against Udinese.
More than a result, that goal delivered huge relief around Eusebio Di Francesco, who’d been under heavy pressure. Still, the situation is fragile: Lecce are flirting with relegation and travel terribly. One point from their last six away trips and a single away goal is nowhere near enough to breathe.
On top of that Cagliari has never been a welcoming venue. Thumped on their last visit and outplayed in the earlier meeting despite taking the lead, Lecce know they must shut up shop first if they want anything from this trip.
Likely line-ups
Cagliari : Caprile ; Zappa, Mina, Rodriguez ; Palestra, Adopo, Gaetano, Mazzitelli, Obert ; Esposito, Kilicsoy
Lecce : Falcone ; Veiga, Gabriel, Gaspar, Gallo ; Coulibaly, Ramadani ; Pierotti, Gandelman, Sottil ; Cheddira
Football Prediction Cagliari vs Lecce
Under 2.5 goals
With one of the weakest attacks in the league and a Sardinian side that’s become cautious at home, this should be decided by tiny margins. Lecce lack belief away from home, while Cagliari will manage the game rather than entertain. Few spaces, few risks… and probably another small step toward safety for the hosts.
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