Torino 1-2 Cagliari: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Torino 1-2 Cagliari in the Serie A on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Cagliari secured a 2-1 victory over Torino in this Serie A encounter. Torino took the lead in the 27th minute when Nikola Vlašić scored, assisted by Ché Adams, giving them control after a solid start that built on their recent wins against Sassuolo and Cremonese. However, Cagliari equalised just before half-time through Matteo Prati in the 45th minute, assisted by Luca Mazzitelli, shifting momentum as Torino’s form dipped following back-to-back losses prior to those wins.

In the second half, Cagliari took the lead in the 66th minute with Semih Kılıçsoy’s goal, assisted by Alessandro Deiola, capitalising on their counter-attacking threat despite Torino’s possession edge. Torino made several substitutions, including Duván Zapata and Niels Nkounkou at 67 minutes, but failed to find an equaliser amid late yellow cards. This result extends Cagliari’s mixed recent form, with a win over Roma and a draw against Pisa, while Torino suffer another home defeat after losses to Milan and Lecce.

Torino held 56% possession compared to Cagliari’s 44%, suggesting they controlled much of the game’s tempo, but Cagliari proved more effective with 60 successful dribbles against Torino’s 41, highlighting their ability to break forward efficiently. The home side earned six corners to Cagliari’s two, yet struggled to convert chances, while Torino picked up three yellow cards with no reds on either side, indicating some frustration in the latter stages without major disciplinary disruptions.

Substitutions saw Torino use all five available slots, starting with Niels Nkounkou replacing Valentino Lazaro and Duván Zapata coming on for Ché Adams at 67 minutes, followed by Cyril Ngonge for Kristjan Asllani at 76 minutes, and Emirhan İlkhan for Gvidas Gineitis plus Zakaria Aboukhlal for Marcus Pedersen at 80 minutes. Cagliari utilised four changes, with Sebastiano Esposito replacing Gianluca Gaetano at 68 minutes, Gennaro Borrelli for Semih Kılıçsoy and Nicolò Cavuoti for Luca Mazzitelli at 72 minutes, and Adam Obert for Matteo Prati at 84 minutes, helping them manage the game effectively with two assists recorded against Torino’s one.

The match’s decisive moments began with Torino’s opener in the 27th minute, as Nikola Vlašić scored from Ché Adams’ assist to give the hosts an early advantage. Cagliari responded crucially in the 45th minute when Matteo Prati netted, assisted by Luca Mazzitelli, to level the score just before the break. A VAR check involving Riyad Idrissi in the 11th minute added early tension but did not alter the scoreline.

The turning point came in the 66th minute with Semih Kılıçsoy’s goal, assisted by Alessandro Deiola, putting Cagliari ahead and prompting Torino’s double substitution a minute later, where Niels Nkounkou replaced Valentino Lazaro and Duván Zapata came on for Ché Adams. Late yellow cards for Torino’s Nikola Vlašić at 36 minutes, Niels Nkounkou at 90+2 minutes, and Zakaria Aboukhlal at 90+4 minutes reflected growing frustration, though Cagliari maintained composure to secure the win.

Torino lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Nikola Vlašić operating effectively behind the forwards and linking up well with Ché Adams in attack, as seen in their goal contribution. Key partnerships included the midfield presence of Kristjan Asllani and Gvidas Gineitis before their substitutions, while Marcus Pedersen and Valentino Lazaro provided width until being replaced by Zakaria Aboukhlal and Niels Nkounkou respectively.

Cagliari deployed a 3-5-1-1 shape, allowing Matteo Prati and Luca Mazzitelli to control the midfield and support Semih Kılıçsoy up front, with their assists proving vital in the goals. Alessandro Deiola’s role in the build-up highlighted effective partnerships, while substitutions like Sebastiano Esposito for Gianluca Gaetano and Adam Obert for Matteo Prati helped maintain defensive solidity late on.

Nikola Vlašić earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his standout performance, scoring one goal and delivering one key pass despite Torino’s defeat. Although he provided no assists or big chances created, his contribution in the 27th minute gave Torino the lead and showcased his influence in the attacking third.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Cagliari (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Sassuolo (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Cremonese (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Milan (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Lecce (A)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Torino (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Pisa (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Atalanta (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Roma (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Juventus (A)

Torino, currently 13th on 20 points, have just suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Cagliari, adding to a patchy recent form that includes wins over Sassuolo and Cremonese but losses to Milan and Lecce. They now face Hellas Verona on 4 January 2026 at 17:00, with the opponents sitting 18th on 12 points, offering a chance to climb away from mid-table mediocrity and build some momentum.

Cagliari, positioned 14th on 18 points, have just claimed a 2-1 away win over Torino, building on a recent form that features a victory against Roma, a draw with Pisa, but defeats to Atalanta and Juventus. Their next challenge is against Milan on 2 January 2026 at 19:45, with the high-flying opponents in 2nd on 35 points, making it a tough test to avoid slipping further down the table.

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