Cagliari will welcome Hellas Verona to the Unipol Domus on Saturday for a crucial Serie A fixture that could have significant implications for the lower half of the table.
The home team arrive with momentum firmly on their side after following up a narrow win over Juventus with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against relegation-threatened Fiorentina last weekend.
That result saw them close matchday 22 sitting eight points clear of the bottom three, easing immediate survival concerns. While a push for European qualification looks unrealistic given the 15-point gap to those positions, Fabio Pisacane’s focus will be on maintaining consistency.
Another win here would see the Islanders claim three consecutive Serie A victories for the first time since April 2021, and it would also represent their first back-to-back home league wins since November 2023.
The visitors, meanwhile, head into this fixture under growing pressure after a 3-1 defeat to Udinese on Monday left them four points from safety at the start of matchday 23.
A brief upturn in form at the beginning of December now feels distant, with the Gialloblu failing to win any of their last seven league matches. Defensive frailties have been a major concern, as only Torino have conceded more goals in Serie A this season, with Verona shipping 37 so far.
There have been some encouraging signs away from home, however, including a goalless draw at Cremonese in their most recent road outing. With just one loss in their last four away matches, Paolo Zanetti’s side have shown improved resilience on their travels.
Read our Cagliari vs Verona predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Serie A predictions.
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Cagliari vs Verona prediction: Home team to claim a narrow win
Key statistics
- Less than three goals have been scored in four of their last five meetings.
- Cagliari have won twice in their last five encounters with Verona.
- The home team have won back-to-back games in the Serie A.
Correct score prediction: Cagliari 1-0 Verona
Cagliari's last two games have given them a boost ahead of this clash and even though we expect a closely contested affair, we believe the momentum currently sits with the host.
We predict a 1-0 victory for Cagliari based on their impressive ability to find the net in high-pressure situations and their solid record at the Unipol Domus.
The Rossoblu have shown a knack for winning tight games against fellow bottom-half teams, and their recent performance in Florence suggests they have the tactical discipline to overcome a struggling Verona side.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Cagliari narrow favourites
- Home: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- Draw: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- Away: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The odds given show Cagliari have a slight edge at home, with odds of 2.30 implying a 43.5% chance of victory. Verona are not far behind at 3.30 (30.3%), while the draw is also strongly fancied at 3.00. Overall, bookmakers expect a tight and competitive encounter with very little separating the two sides.
Most recent head-to-head: A balanced record
The head-to-head record between these two sides has been remarkably balanced over the last few seasons. Looking at their last five competitive meetings, the results have been split with Cagliari winning two, Verona winning two, and one draw between them.
The most recent clash took place in October 2025 and finished in a 2-2 stalemate at the Marcantonio Bentegodi. Before that, Cagliari secured a 2-0 away win in April 2025 and a narrow 1-0 home victory in November 2024.
These statistics highlight how competitive this fixture remains, though the Rossoblu have had the slight upper hand in the most recent three encounters.
Italy Serie A 26/10/25
Verona
Cagliari
Italy Serie A 28/04/25
Verona
Cagliari
Italy Serie A 29/11/24
Cagliari
Verona
Italy Serie A 01/04/24
Cagliari
Verona
Italy Serie A 23/12/23
Verona
Cagliari
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Cagliari preview: Injury list expands
Cagliari will be without several first-team players due to injury, including Alessandro Deiola, Michael Folorunsho, Alessandro Di Pardo, Mattia Felici, and Andrea Belotti, limiting Fabio Pisacane’s options across midfield and attack.
Predicted lineup: Caprile (GK), Ze Pedro, Yerry Mina, Luperto, Palestra, Adopo, Gaetano, Mazzitelli, Obert, Kilicsoy & Esposito
Last five fixtures
- 24.01.26 – Fiorentina 1–2 Cagliari
- 17.01.26 – Cagliari 1–0 Juventus
- 12.01.26 – Genoa 3–0 Cagliari
- 08.01.26 – Cremonese 2–2 Cagliari
- 02.01.26 – Cagliari 0–1 AC Milan
Verona preview: Injury concerns in the team
Hellas Verona also have a lengthy absence list, with Armel Bella-Kotchap, Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, Nicolas Valentini, Martin Frese, Rafik Belghali, Tomas Suslov, and Daniel Mosquera all sidelined through injury, leaving Paolo Zanetti with significant selection challenges.
Predicted lineup: Perilli (GK), Slotsager, Nelsson, Ebosse, Lirola, Serdar, Gagliardini, Bernede, Bradaric, Orban & Sarr
Last five fixtures
- 26.01.26 – Verona 1–3 Udinese
- 19.01.26 – Cremonese 0–0 Verona
- 15.01.26 – Verona 2–3 Bologna
- 11.01.26 – Verona 0–1 Lazio
- 07.01.26 – Napoli 2–2 Verona
Player to watch: Sebastiano Esposito
Sebastiano Esposito is the primary player to watch in this encounter because he is currently the most influential attacker for the home side. The young forward has recorded three goals and three assists during the 2025/2026 campaign, making him the team's top scorer.
He has consistently been involved in the final third and was a key presence in the recent victory over Fiorentina, where his movement created space for his teammates. We expect him to lead the offensive efforts for the Rossoblu as they seek to capitalise on their recent winning momentum at the Unipol Domus.