{"id":1439412,"date":"2026-03-18T11:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1439412"},"modified":"2026-03-18T11:06:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:06:22","slug":"match-preview-cagliari-vs-napoli-20-03-26-serie-a","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-cagliari-vs-napoli-20-03-26-serie-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Cagliari vs Napoli: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Napoli<\/a> travel to Sardinia to face Cagliari<\/a> in a clash that pits a top-three contender against a side in the thick of a Serie A<\/a> relegation battle. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Napoli’s near-total dominance in recent head-to-heads and both teams needing points for very different reasons, this Friday night fixture at Unipol Domus (kick-off: 17:30) sets up a classic test of ambition versus desperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Napoli’s clinical form and the consistently one-sided nature of this fixture, here are our top betting recommendations. We’re especially confident in a Napoli win, given their excellent record in this match-up and their superior attacking stats this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Napoli to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNapoli have won 13 of the last 17 meetings and are third in the table. Their attack is more efficient (40.5% shot accuracy) and they average 1.55 goals per game, while Cagliari concede 1.41 per match.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThree of the last six meetings finished with two or fewer goals and Cagliari have struggled to score, especially at home. Napoli’s improved defence (nine clean sheets) supports a low-scoring affair.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Napoli are pushing for the title with a strong all-round record, while Cagliari are fighting for survival near the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Napoli<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n+15<\/td>\n59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cagliari<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n-10<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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