On September 13, Cagliari will play Parma in the third round of the Italian Serie A. Here’s a look at both teams and what to expect.
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Match Preview
Cagliari started their season in the Coppa Italia, winning against Entella on penalties. They’ve had a mixed start in Serie A, drawing 1-1 with Fiorentina and losing 1-0 to Napoli.
New head coach Alberto Gallego brings an attacking and high-tempo style, aiming for better ball control and aggressive wing play.
Parma also progressed in the domestic cup, defeating Pescara 2-0. However, they lost their league opener 2-0 to Juventus. They managed to earn their first league point with a 1-1 draw against Atalanta in their following match.
Parma’s new coaching team is focusing on strong defense and counterattacking, but results have been inconsistent.
Probable Line-ups
Cagliari: Caprile, Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert, Deiola, Prati, Adopo, Esposito, Folorunsho, Borelli
Parma: Suzuki, Del Prato, Circati, Valenti, Levik, Garcia, Keita, Valeri, Almqvist, Sorensen, Pellegrino
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the last five meetings, Cagliari has won three times, with one draw and one win for Parma.
- No Cagliari match this season has had more than two goals.
- Parma’s matches have also not featured more than two goals so far this season.
Prediction
Both teams are likely to play cautiously. One may have to shift to playing on the counter. Prediction: under 2.5 total goals at 1.65 odds.
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