Cagliari vs Napoli Prediction: the Sardinians have defensive problems

Prediction for the Serie A Cagliari vs Napoli match which will take place on February 25th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

After four successive defeats, Claudio Ranieri's side came into their last match against Udinese. Playing away from home, the Sardinians were able to break the deadlock, but once again, they failed to win. 1:1 - Cagliari responded to their opponents' opening goal at the end of the first half.

They remain in the relegation zone, having the penultimate spot in the standings, one point off the safety of 17th place.

After an 11 draw at home to Genoa in the last round of the Italian championship, the Neapolitans sacked head coach Walter Mazzarri, who was appointed during the season. For last Wednesday's Champions League game with Barcelona, Napoli has a new coach in Francesco Calzona, who previously coached Slovakia and worked as an assistant to Maurizio Sarri and Luciano Spalletti.

Compared to Barça, the Neapolitans looked good; they conceded the first goal but managed to balance. A 1:1 draw is not the worst result, given the quality of the opposition, but neither is it the best, given that Napoli has to play the return leg away from home.

Francesco Calzona will implement the 4-3-3 formation favored by Aurelio De Laurentiis. It means that, in contrast to Walter Mazzarri's team, the Neapolitans' matches will be productive again. The game against Cagliari will certainly confirm this. Moreover, the Sardinians had problems in defense but were good in attack. Our money is on an exchange of accurate shots, and the total is higher.