Napoli vs. Cagliari: Serie A Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

With a home victory against Cagliari on Friday night, Napoli can seal first place in Serie A, one position above Inter Milan, and history will be on their side.

Both teams made mistakes last week, so the Scudetto outcome is still in the air or might be determined in a playoff. The Partenopei are now in first place, one point ahead of Inter, who play a simultaneous match at Como.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Napoli has a chance to become the fourth Southern club to win the Scudetto, tying Roma for the most trophies by a Southern team. After two years without a title, they lead the Serie A race.

On 'Super Sunday,' Napoli drew 0-0 at Parma while Inter hosted Lazio. Napoli have won four and drawn two of their last six games, conceding just two goals to maintain a slim lead.

Despite tensions with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis, Antonio Conte aims to win his third Italian title with a third club. Napoli will clinch the championship if they win their next match, but a draw for Inter and a Napoli loss would force a playoff.

Napoli's 57 goals this season are low for champions, but Romelu Lukaku's debut in a 4-0 win over Cagliari remains a highlight. Napoli have won nine of their last twelve home league games, averaging 2.5 goals per game.

Cagliari, safe from relegation after a 3-0 win over Venezia, could spoil Napoli's celebration. Despite recent struggles against bottom-half teams, Cagliari may pose a challenge as they fight to finish 14th.

 Napoli x Cagliari Team News

Napoli's Stanislav Lobotka remains doubtful for the Serie A finale due to injury setbacks from returning too soon. Antonio Conte may rely on Mathias Olivera at left defense despite Juan Jesus nearing a return.

Scott McTominay, key in seven goals this year, could see Billy Gilmour hold midfield if Lobotka can't last 90 minutes. Romelu Lukaku, with nine home goals, will lead the attack, supported by Giacomo Raspadori and impact sub-David Neres.

Cagliari's Roberto Piccoli, who scored twice recently, may be joined up front by returning "super-sub" Leonardo Pavoletti. With injuries to Zito Luvumbo and Gianluca Gaetano, Pavoletti or Nicolas Viola could partner with Piccoli.

Napoli will start goalkeeper Elia Caprile, who joined them on loan in January after swapping clubs with Simone Scuffet.

Our Predictions

Napoli to win & Under 3.5 goals @ 1.94 on Sky247.ng

With so much on the line and Napoli's current limitations, they may find it difficult to score again, especially at the always-tense Stadio Maradona.

Still, Cagliari doesn't have much to lose and will probably lose focus once, which might give the hosts a chance to win the Scudetto.

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