Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a match of the Italian Serie A played on May 23, 2025, Napoli defeated Cagliari 2-0 at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Napoli. Napoli dominated the game with 66.5% possession, taking 18 shots, with 6 on target, compared to Cagliari's 4 total shots, with only 1 finding the target. The goals for Napoli were scored by Scott McTominay in the 42nd minute and Romelu Lukaku in the 51st minute.
The game saw a total of 28 fouls committed, split evenly between the two teams. Napoli received two yellow cards, while Cagliari received one. Napoli's goalkeeper made one save, whereas Cagliari's goalkeeper made 4 saves. Napoli played in a 4-3-3 formation, while Cagliari opted for a 3-5-2 formation.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly anticipated a Napoli win. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, and the final result reflected Napoli's dominance. Before the match, the home team's win probability was predicted at 65.2%, while Cagliari's was at 14.1%, and the draw probability was at 20.7%. The team rates indicated that Napoli (0.685) was considered stronger than Cagliari (0.48).
Napoli's recent form has been mixed, with two draws against Parma and Genoa, and three wins against Lecce, Torino, and Monza prior to this match. Cagliari's form has been less consistent, with a win against Venezia, but losses against Como, Udinese, and Fiorentina before defeating Hellas Verona in a previous match.
Looking at the head-to-head record, Napoli has generally had the upper hand against Cagliari. Napoli has won 3 of the last 5 matches and drawn the other two. Analyzing the game in relation to previous matches confirms Napoli's dominance at home, and Cagliari struggling as visitors, especially against stronger teams.

On May 23, 2025, all eyes in the Italian Serie A will be on the match between Napoli and Cagliari, held at the iconic Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples. AI algorithms are heavily favoring a Napoli victory, assigning them a 65.2% win probability compared to Cagliari's mere 14.1%. The draw probability sits at 20.7%. Napoli, with a team strength rate of 0.685, looks to capitalize on Cagliari's comparatively weaker rate of 0.48.
Napoli's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins and draws, while Cagliari has struggled with more losses than victories. Napoli's key players, including the dynamic midfielder Lorenzo Colombo, will be crucial to unlocking Cagliari's defense. The last head-to-head games suggest Napoli's dominance, winning the last match 4-0. The AI's prediction aligns with this historical data and Napoli's superior team strength, forecasting a difficult evening for Cagliari.