Cagliari - Napoli

Regular Season - 26
Kickoff: 2024-02-25 13:00

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Cagliari - Napoli Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Napoli
Best odds: 1.29

In an upcoming Serie A clash that promises to captivate the fans, a struggling Cagliari will play host to a mid-table Napoli at the Unipol Domus. With the predictions hinting at a possible win or draw for the visitors, this encounter could be pivotal for both teams as they seek to improve their standings.

Gianluca Lapadula Vargas stands out as Cagliari's beacon of hope. The attacker has managed to put 3 shots on target from a total of 9, contributing one goal to his team's cause. His performance will be critical if Cagliari wishes to upset the odds. On the defensive end, Gabriele Zappa has shown his worth both in defense and attack, with 4 shots on target and 1 assist from 689 passes. In the midfield, Antoine Makoumbou has been a consistent presence, contributing one goal and providing a stable link between defense and attack with 834 passes.

Napoli's key players could be the difference-makers in this match. Michael Ijemuan Folorunsho, the midfielder, has shown his ability to break into the box with 5 shots on target and a goal to his name. Up front, Giovanni Pablo Simeone Baldini will be looking to add to his tally, having taken 6 shots on target. The highest-rated player, Eljif Elmas, with a rating of 6.80, has been influential in the midfield, with an impressive 100% shots on target rate from his 6 attempts, scoring twice.

Recent Form

Cagliari's recent form is a cause for concern, with four losses and only one win in their last five games. Their home record offers a glimmer of hope, with four wins and three draws out of twelve. Napoli, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their recent outings. Their away form has been decent, with five wins and three draws, suggesting they can be a tough side to beat on their travels.

Head-to-Head History

Looking at the head-to-head history, the most recent encounter between these two sides took place on December 16, 2023, where Napoli edged out Cagliari with a 2-1 victory. This result will surely be on the minds of the Cagliari players as they seek redemption in front of their home fans.

Prediction

The prediction for this match leans towards Napoli, with a 45% chance of either a win or a draw. Cagliari, despite being the underdogs with a mere 10% chance of victory, will fight hard to defy the odds. The analysis suggests a low-scoring affair, with Cagliari expected to struggle, indicated by the predicted -1.5 goals for the home side and -2.5 for the visitors.

Taking into account the recent form, key player performances, and head-to-head history, the advice leans towards a "Double chance: draw or Napoli." The statistics point towards a stronger Napoli side, especially when considering the 68.2% total percent away chance of winning compared to Cagliari's 31.8%.

In conclusion, while Cagliari will undoubtedly put up a fight, especially with key players like Lapadula and Zappa looking to make an impact, Napoli's superior form and the presence of players like Folorunsho, Simeone, and Elmas could prove too much for the home side. Therefore, the final prediction is a conservative yet strategic outcome with Napoli likely to secure at least a point from this fixture.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

11%
89%

Attacking Potential

44%
56%

Defensive Potential

24%
76%

Poisson Distribution

29%
71%

Stregth H2H

15%
85%

Goals H2H

29%
71%

Wins the game

25%
75%

Cagliari - Napoli Head to Head

Serie A standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Inter players, news and schedule Inter 30 25 4 1 73 14 59 79
2 AC Milan players, news and schedule AC Milan 31 21 5 5 60 34 26 68
3 Juventus players, news and schedule Juventus 30 17 8 5 44 24 20 59
4 Bologna players, news and schedule Bologna 31 16 10 5 45 25 20 58
5 AS Roma players, news and schedule AS Roma 31 16 7 8 56 35 21 55
6 Atalanta players, news and schedule Atalanta 29 15 5 9 54 32 22 50
7 Napoli players, news and schedule Napoli 31 13 9 9 48 38 10 48
8 Lazio players, news and schedule Lazio 31 14 4 13 37 34 3 46
9 Torino players, news and schedule Torino 31 11 11 9 31 29 2 44
10 Fiorentina players, news and schedule Fiorentina 29 12 7 10 42 34 8 43
11 Monza players, news and schedule Monza 31 11 9 11 34 41 -7 42
12 Genoa players, news and schedule Genoa 30 8 11 11 32 37 -5 35
13 Lecce players, news and schedule Lecce 31 6 11 14 26 48 -22 29
14 Udinese players, news and schedule Udinese 30 4 16 10 29 45 -16 28
15 Empoli players, news and schedule Empoli 31 7 7 17 25 47 -22 28
16 Verona players, news and schedule Verona 30 6 9 15 27 40 -13 27
17 Cagliari players, news and schedule Cagliari 30 6 9 15 30 51 -21 27
18 Frosinone players, news and schedule Frosinone 31 6 8 17 38 61 -23 26
19 Sassuolo players, news and schedule Sassuolo 31 6 7 18 36 59 -23 25
20 Salernitana players, news and schedule Salernitana 31 2 9 20 25 64 -39 15