Cagliari vs Napoli: A Battle for Serie A Points
The Unipol Domus stadium is set to host an intriguing Serie A encounter between Cagliari and Napoli. Napoli, under the guidance of coach Conte, arrives in Sardinia in good form, boasting three consecutive victories. They aim to solidify their Champions League qualification hopes and close the gap on AC Milan.
Match Details
Cagliari, currently facing a challenging period with only two points collected from their last five matches, will be looking to distance themselves from the relegation zone. The match promises a compelling clash of ambitions.
Starting Lineups
Cagliari (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Caprile
- Defenders: Ze Pedro, Mina, Dossena
- Midfielders: Zappa, Deiola, Gaetano, Sulemana, Palestra
- Forwards: Folorunsho, Esposito
- Manager: Pisacane
Napoli (3-4-2-1)
- Goalkeeper: Milinkovic-Savic
- Defenders: Beukema, Buongiorno, Olivera
- Midfielders: Politano, Lobotka, Gilmour, Gutierrez
- Forwards: De Bruyne, McTominay, Hojlund
- Manager: Conte
Live Updates
18:38 Napoli are pressing forward with intensity, searching for a second goal.
18:36 A corner kick leads to a scramble in front of Caprile. Buongiorno misses the ball, but it hits the post after a deflection from the Cagliari goalkeeper. McTominay is well-positioned on the rebound and puts the ball over the line!
18:30 Napoli kicks off.
Broadcast Information
The Cagliari-Napoli match will be exclusively broadcast on DAZN. For Sky subscribers with a DAZN 1 subscription, the game will be available on channel 214.
Napoli’s Ambitions
Napoli, currently third but only one point behind Milan, are eager to secure three points to solidify their Champions League position (Como is 5 lengths behind). Maintaining a close distance from Milan is crucial ahead of their upcoming clash at the Maradona on April 6th.
Cagliari’s Struggles
Conversely, Cagliari are experiencing a difficult spell, having gained only two points in their last five games, narrowing the gap to the relegation zone to six points.
Match Officials
Mariani will be the referee, assisted by Bindoni and Tegoni, with Perri as the fourth official. VAR will be handled by Marini and Serra.
Source: Gazzetta dello Sport
