Serie A - Cagliari VS Verona Prediction

Serie A - Cagliari VS Verona
Match Time: 01-04-2024 21:00 Monday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Coming head-to-head in a genuine relegation six-pointer, level on points, Cagliari will be hosting Verona for their 30th Matchday encounter on a Monday afternoon. Sitting precariously just two points above the relegation zone, the circumstances intensify this clash's importance for both outfits.

Cagliari's recent four-match unbeaten run met an end with a 0-1 setback at Monza fortnight ago. However, despite failing to register a single shot on target in their previous game, coach Claudio Ranieri has many positives underlining his team's recent performances. The I Rossoblu, particularly with their improved defensive form in contrast to the season's outset, are expected to pose a significant challenger.

On the other hand, Verona's two-win streak was abruptly ended by a 1-3 defeat to AC Milan before the international break. Although they showcased a competent display, they couldn't withstand their opposition's force. Verona's record on the road this season might be a cause for concern, registering a single win with 11 losses and three draws from the last 15 away matches.

Head-to-Head
In the previous five meetings, Verona has had an upper hand, amassing three victories and two draws against Cagliari. A decisive 2-0 victory was witnessed in their return match back in December at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi. Notably, only one of their last five head-to-head matches resulted in the scoreline reflecting three or more goals.

Odds Analysis
Considering this is a relegation six-pointer, it's unlikely for an aesthetically pleasing game on Monday. Both teams, acutely aware of the high stakes, have fared pretty decently with their defending lately and thus majority are not anticipating a high-scoring encounter at Unipol Domus.

With four of Cagliari's last five league games yielding less than three goals and Verona having two clean sheets in their past three Serie A matches, the Under 2.5 goals option seems a promising betting opportunity, boasting odds of 1.70.

Verona's unsatisfactory track record on away games in this season's Serie A underlines the rationale to back Cagliari's victory, with the odds sitting at 2.20. Cagliari's recent history of remaining unbeaten in four consecutive league games before their slender defeat at Monza strengthens the probability of this outcome. Finally, a 1-0 victory for Cagliari surges up as a potential correct score, accompanied by impressive odds at 7.00.

Pick: Cagliari to win