Napoli vs Cagliari Preview – Match Preview
Napoli made it three wins in a row with a solid 1-0 victory against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. David Neres scored in the first half, and that goal was enough for Antonio Conte’s team to take an important win in Rome.
This big away win moved Napoli to second place in Serie A, one point ahead of Roma and only behind leaders AC Milan on goal difference.
Napoli have been very strong at home this season, winning seven of their nine matches at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Their defence has also improved a lot — they have kept five clean sheets in their last seven games, after previously conceding in nine straight matches.
Cagliari travel to Naples without a win in their last nine matches, after losing 2-1 to Juventus on Sunday. Sebastiano Esposito scored first for Cagliari, but two goals from Kenan Yildiz gave Juve the win.
After a good start to the season, Cagliari’s form has dropped badly in the last two months. They won four of their first six matches, but since the end of September, they have lost five of their last nine games.
Their away record is also poor — Cagliari have won just one of their seven away matches in Serie A this season. They also failed to score in recent away games against Como (0-0) and Lazio (2-0).
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Napoli vs Cagliari |
| Competition | Coppa Italia 2025-26 |
| Date (Today) | 03 Dec 2025 |
| Kick-off | 10:30 PM IST (17:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| City | Naples, Italy |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Napoli Win | Cagliari Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 22 | 4 | 13 |
Napoli vs Cagliari – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2025 | Serie A | Napoli | 1–0 | Cagliari |
| 24 May 2025 | Serie A | Napoli | 2–0 | Cagliari |
| 15 Sep 2024 | Serie A | Cagliari | 0–4 | Napoli |
| 25 Feb 2024 | Serie A | Cagliari | 1–1 | Napoli |
| 16 Dec 2023 | Serie A | Napoli | 2–1 | Cagliari |
Napoli – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Home / Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | Serie A | Away @ Roma | Roma 0–1 Napoli |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Serie A | Home vs Atalanta | Napoli 3–1 Atalanta |
| 25 Nov 2025 | UEFA Champions League | Home vs Qarabağ | Napoli 2–0 Qarabağ |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Serie A | Away vs ? | Draw 0–0 |
| 08 Nov 2025 | Serie A | Away vs ? | Draw 2–2 |
Cagliari – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Home / Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2025 | Serie A | Away @ Juventus | Juventus 2–1 Cagliari |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Serie A | Home vs Genoa | Cagliari 3–3 Genoa |
| 08 Nov 2025 | Serie A | Away @ Como | Como 0–0 Cagliari |
| 04 Nov 2025 | Serie A | Away @ Lazio | Lazio 2–0 Cagliari |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Serie A | Home vs Sassuolo | Cagliari 1–2 Sassuolo |
Napoli vs Cagliari Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli | 2 | 14 | 9-3-2 | 30 | 24 | 11 | +13 | W-W-W-L-D |
| Cagliari | 18 | 14 | 2-5-7 | 11 | 12 | 22 | −10 | L-D-D-L-L |
Napoli vs Cagliari: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Napoli | Strong attacking quality, good ball control, creative midfield, effective wide play | Defensive gaps when pushing forward, vulnerable on counter-attacks, struggle if opponent stays very compact |
| Cagliari | Well-organised defensively, dangerous on counters, physical presence, disciplined shape | Limited attacking creativity, rely heavily on transitions, can struggle if forced to defend for long periods |
Napoli vs Cagliari Team News & Lineup
Napoli (4-3-3):
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic; Sam Beukema, Amir Rrahmani, Alessandro Buongiorno, Giovanni Di Lorenzo; Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay, Mathias Olivera; David Neres, Rasmus Hojlund, Matteo Politano
Team news:
Head coach Conte is missing some important players. Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Anguissa and Alex Meret are all out, and Romelu Lukaku is still not available as he is recovering from a thigh injury.
Cagliari (4-2-3-1):
Elia Caprile; Gabriele Zappa, Alessandro Deiola, Sebastiano Luperto, Marco Palestra; Michel Adopo, J. Liteta; Michael Folorunsho, Adam Obert, Gennaro Borrelli; Salvatore Esposito
Team news:
Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane is likely to miss four players this week. Andrea Belotti and Luca Mazzitelli are confirmed to be out, while Yery Mina and Ze Pedro are doubtful and will need to be checked before the match starts.
Napoli vs Cagliari Match Prediction
Napoli play very well at home and have done well against Cagliari in previous matches. My first pick is a home win with at least two goals, and my second pick is a Napoli win without conceding any goal.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Napoli Win & BTTS: Yes | Napoli’s attack is far stronger; Cagliari can still create occasional chances. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Napoli clean sheet – No | Napoli often concedes due to high attacking shape; Cagliari may find a goal. | ★★★☆☆ |
| HT/FT | Napoli / Napoli | Strong home dominance expected from the first half through full time. | ★★★★☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Napoli matches usually have high tempo and goals; Cagliari may contribute one. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Napoli by 2 goals (3-1) | Cagliari can score, but Napoli should control and win with margin. | ★★★☆☆ |
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