Cagliari vs Napoli: match statistics
Napoli displays significantly higher form and quality compared to Cagliari. The hosts are in 15th place in the table, haven't won any of their last 5 matches, and have averaged just 0.4 points per game in that period. Cagliari fails to score in 36% of their home matches, which is a serious offensive issue. Napoli occupies 3rd place in the league with 18 wins this season and an impressive run of 3 wins in their last 5 matches, averaging 2 points per game. The away side wins 53% of their away matches, boasts better xG figures (1.4 vs 1.07), and dominates in possession (57% vs 47%). Napoli's away goal difference (+3) and their superiority in every statistical aspect point to a clear favorite for this encounter.
Cagliari vs Napoli: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cagliari played against Napoli in Serie A (Italy). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Cagliari has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Napoli has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Cagliari scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.41. Napoli scores 1.55 and allows 1.03. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Cagliari's games and 55% of Napoli's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 59%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Napoli has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.09 per game. Cagliari takes 10.1 shots per game, while Napoli takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Cagliari leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Napoli leads at halftime in 52% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cagliari's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Napoli, it is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.45 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Napoli displays significantly higher form and quality compared to Cagliari. The hosts are in 15th place in the table, haven't won any of their last 5 matches, and have averaged just 0.4 points per game in that period. Cagliari fails to score in 36% of their home matches, which is a serious offensive issue. Napoli occupies 3rd place in the league with 18 wins this season and an impressive run of 3 wins in their last 5 matches, averaging 2 points per game. The away side wins 53% of their away matches, boasts better xG figures (1.4 vs 1.07), and dominates in possession (57% vs 47%). Napoli's away goal difference (+3) and their superiority in every statistical aspect point to a clear favorite for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cagliari | Napoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Napoli is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Cagliari · 2 pts / game - Napoli
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Napoli is 45% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Cagliari · 1.55 goals / game - Napoli
Napoli is 37% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.41 goals / game - Cagliari · 1.03 goals / game - Napoli
Cagliari scores in 66% of games (19 of 29 meczów), while Napoli keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 meczów).
Napoli scores in 79% of games (23 of 29 meczów), while Cagliari keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cagliari
Over / Under - Napoli
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Napoli is 103% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.9 pts / game - Cagliari · 1.83 pts / game - Napoli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cagliari - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Napoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cagliari
Napoli
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Cagliari | Liga | Napoli | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.48 | 2.45 | ▲ 2.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 47% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 31% | • 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 66% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 77% | • 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cagliari's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Napoli. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cagliari vs Napoli?
The Serie A match finished Cagliari 0:1 Napoli. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cagliari vs Napoli?
Cagliari score 1.07 goals per game on average and Napoli 1.55. The Serie A average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Cagliari's matches and 55% of Napoli's.
What form are Cagliari and Napoli in?
Over the last 5 games Cagliari have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Napoli 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cagliari vs Napoli?
The statistical background for Cagliari vs Napoli — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.