Napoli VS Cagliari Live Guidline

Napoli

Cagliari

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While a 2-1 win against Atalanta BC under new head coach Walter Mazzarri sparked optimism, three subsequent defeats, including two against title contenders Inter Milan and Juventus, have tempered expectations. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's missed opportunity in the recent 1-0 loss to Juventus exemplifies the struggles faced by last season's Serie A MVP and his underperforming teammates.Napoli currently sits in sixth place in the standings, and rather than closing the gap with league leaders Inter, their focus has shifted to securing a top-four finish and a place in the next season's Champions League. However, their recent form at home is concerning, having earned just one point from their last four Serie A home games, resulting in the largest negative difference in points between home and away matches across Europe's top five leagues.

Cagliari's lone triumph during that timeframe dates back to September 2019, but recent developments may embolden them as they travel to Campania with hopes of causing an uncommon upset against their southern rivals. In another dramatic turn of events, Cagliari secured maximum points in the dying moments of their Monday evening clash against Sassuolo. Stoppage-time goals from Gianluca Lapadula and super-sub Leonardo Pavoletti led to a 2-1 victory in Sardinia. Pavoletti, the hero of last season's Serie B playoff final, once again delivered an improbable winner in the 99th minute, scoring with an overhead kick after coming off the bench. This feat followed his last-minute brace that sealed a victory over Frosinone in October's seven-goal thriller.Cagliari stands out as the team with the most goals scored after the 85th minute in Serie A this season, tallying six (on par with Roma). This resilient and never-say-die attitude has propelled Claudio Ranieri's side from the bottom of the table to 16th place.

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