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Parma Calcio will kick-start their Serie A campaign by welcoming Cagliari Calcio at the Ennio Tardini Stadium on Saturday.
The hosts will be eager to end their miserable record against their opponent and get their first home win in their Serie A meeting.
The visitors, on the other hand, have had a dominant head-to-head record against the home team and will look to extend their advantage.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Parma vs. Cagliari key stats
- Cagliari remain undefeated in their last four Serie A fixtures against Parma.
- Parma have conceded at least one goal in three of their last five home matches against Cagliari across all competitions.
- Cagliari have not lost any game in their last seven matches across all competitions.
Parma vs. Cagliari preview: Opening day battle at Ennio Tardini
Parma vs. Cagliari — Tale of the Tape
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Parma and Cagliari both finished comfortably clear of the relegation places last season but remain some distance from the European picture.
The hosts ended the previous campaign 11 points clear of the relegation zone, which represented a respectable return.
This season, they will need to improve on their finish in the previous campaign and avoid any relegation battle.
They have not had the best of performances in their pre-season friendlies, having failed to secure any victory, with four draws and a loss.
With the lack of firepower still a concern, the hosts will also be desperate to put an end to their poor record against Cagliari.
They have struggled to secure a victory against the visitors in their last six meetings in all competitions.
However, they can draw inspiration from their recent 2-0 victory against Catania in the Coppa Italia heading into the opening game.
Meanwhile, Cagliari finished just two points behind Parma last season and encountered a different problem.
While their opponents struggled to find the net, the Sardinian side were frequently undone by their defensive record.
There are signs, however, that Fabio Pisacane may be beginning to address that weakness ahead of their opening game.
Cagliari kept a clean sheet in their 1-0 Coppa Italia victory over the weekend, while three of their four pre-season matches also ended without conceding.
They have also had a good preparation for the new campaign, staying unbeaten in their last four friendly games.
With both teams possessing obvious areas for improvement, the opening-day meeting offers an opportunity for either side to begin the campaign with an important three points.
Parma vs. Cagliari form guide & betting tips
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Whispers predicts: Parma 1-1 Cagliari
Parma have had a decent preseason outing, losing only one game in their last five matches, and their recent Coppa Italia victory will be a boost for them going into this game.
However, Cagliari have had a good head-to-head record against the hosts and will be looking to exploit it, coupled with the preseason performance that has seen them stay unbeaten.
We still expect a very tight game, and we predict a 1-1 draw, with both teams finding the back of the net.
Bookmakers have made Parma slight favourites at odds of 29/20 (2.45) to secure three points on home turf.
A draw is priced at 21/10 (3.10), while an away win for Cagliari is available at 187/100 (2.87) as an appealing option for visiting supporters.
Another option to look at is under 2.5 goals, which is set at 4/7 (1.57), while both teams to score (yes) is offered at 1/1 (2.00) odds.
Also, looking at the previous meeting between both sides, the option of Cagliari double chance is available at 8/15 (1.53) odds, and a first-half draw is at 1/1 (2.00).
> First-half draw at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 4/7 (1.57) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score (yes) at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Away team double chance at 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Possible