The stage is set for a volcanic finale at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as Antonio Conte’s Napoli stand one victory away from reclaiming the Scudetto.
Cagliari have little at stake beyond pride and arrive as mere bystanders to what could be the Partenopei’s title coronation on Friday, 23 May.
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Napoli vs Cagliari predictions: Conte and co. to go guns blazing
Key stats
- Napoli are aiming to win Serie A for the fourth time in their history.
- The hosts have won nine of their last 12 home encounters against Cagliari.
- Cagliari have recorded just one away in nine league outings (D3, L5).
- The Isolani have lost four of their last six Serie A games (W2).
Correct score prediction: Napoli 3-1 Cagliari
Napoli’s dreams of a fourth Scudetto hang by a thread after two costly draws against Genoa and Parma. However, spirits will be higher than ever at the Maradona, where the Partenopei remain unbeaten in 10 league games since early December. Davide Nicola and his men are aware that they’re walking into a Neopolitan inferno, and appear unlikely to hand Inter Milan the title lifeline they crave.
Pre-game odds and win probability: As polar as odds get
- HOME: 2/11 (1.18) – 84.7%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- AWAY: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite Conte’s touchline ban following his late dismissal against Parma, Napoli’s squad will channel his fiery mentality on the pitch. The Partenopei are unbeaten this calendar year in home league games, and their hunger is reflected by their 2/11 (1.18) odds to win this encounter, suggesting an 84.7% probability of victory.
Cagliari have found the back of the net in their last six matches, but they face near-impossible 14/1 (15.00) odds of victory – a 6.6% chance of win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Napoli with the upper hand
Napoli are unbeaten in their last eight Serie A H2Hs, with Cagliari last tasting victory against the former Scudetto holders back in September 2019.
Italy Serie A 15/09/24
Cagliari
Napoli
Italy Serie A 25/02/24
Cagliari
Napoli
Italy Serie A 16/12/23
Napoli
Cagliari
Italy Serie A 21/02/22
Cagliari
Napoli
Italy Serie A 26/09/21
Napoli
Cagliari
Napoli preview: One win is all it takes
Napoli missed the chance to clinch the title in the previous game. Their pursuit of a historic triumph will have to do without the likes of Juan Jesus, Stanislav Lobotka and Alessandro Buongiorno.
Predicted lineup: Meret (GK), Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Olivera, Spinazzola, Politano, ZamboAnguissa, Gilmour, McTominay, Raspadori & Lukaku
Italy Serie A 11/05/25
D
Genoa
2
Napoli
2
Italy Serie A 03/05/25
W
Lecce
0
Napoli
1
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
W
Torino
0
Napoli
2
Italy Serie A 19/04/25
W
Monza
0
Napoli
1
Italy Serie A 14/04/25
W
Empoli
0
Napoli
3
Cagliari preview: Dead rubber for the islanders
The Isolani do not have major injury concerns in their final match of the season. However, Zito Lovumbo, who scored a stoppage-time equaliser in last year's 1-1 draw, sits out due to a muscle injury.
Predicted lineup: Caprile (GK), Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Zortea, Adopo, Makoumbou, Deiola, Augello, Piccoli & Pavoletti
Italy Serie A 10/05/25
L
Como
3
Cagliari
1
Italy Serie A 03/05/25
L
Udinese
2
Cagliari
1
Italy Serie A 28/04/25
W
Verona
0
Cagliari
2
Italy Serie A 23/04/25
L
Fiorentina
2
Cagliari
1
Italy Serie A 12/04/25
L
Inter Milan
3
Cagliari
1
Player to watch: Scott McTominay
Five of Mctominay’s 11 goals this league campaign arrived in Napoli’s last six games, although he drew blanks in each of the last three.
The Scotland international has 12 goals and six assists across all competitions this season. Expect him to increase his goal contribution in what could end up being one of Napoli’s most successful seasons.