- Fixture: Napoli vs Cagliari
- Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
- Kick-off: 19:45 BST
- Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
🏟️ Match Overview
Napoli are on the cusp of securing their fourth Serie A title as they host Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Friday night. A victory will clinch the Scudetto, while any slip-up could open the door for Inter Milan, who trail by just one point and face Como simultaneously.
Under Antonio Conte, Napoli have been formidable at home, boasting a strong defensive record and a potent attack led by Romelu Lukaku, who has stepped up as the team's top scorer with 13 goals this season.
Cagliari, sitting 14th, have struggled on the road and face an uphill battle against the league leaders.
🔍 Key Stats
- Head-to-Head: Napoli are unbeaten in their last eight matches against Cagliari, with the most recent encounter ending in a 4-0 away victory.
- Napoli's Home Form: 13 wins in their last 20 home games, averaging 1.7 goals per match.
- Cagliari's Away Struggles: 5 wins in their last 20 away matches, conceding 1.45 goals per game on average.
💡 Betting Tips
- Napoli to Win & Over 2.5 Goals: Napoli’s attack and Cagliari’s leaky defence make this a strong value pick.
- Both Teams to Score – No: Napoli have kept multiple clean sheets at home; Cagliari often struggle to score on the road.
- First Goalscorer: Romelu Lukaku: Napoli’s in-form striker is the most likely to break the deadlock in a title-deciding match.
🔮 Match Prediction
Napoli are expected to rise to the occasion and secure the victory needed to clinch the Serie A title. With their attacking firepower and solid home record, a 3-0 win for the hosts seems a likely outcome.
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