Verona vs Cagliari Prediction 28 April 2025
πCan we anticipate a cautious and gritty contest between Verona and Cagliari in Serie A's 34th round? Both teams have shown inconsistent form in recent matches, adding intrigue to this clash. Verona sit in 14th place on the table, while Cagliari are eager to escape the danger zone, currently in 16th place. The importance of this match cannot be overstated-both teams are under pressure and in dire need of points to improve their standings. Previous encounters suggest a trend towards low-scoring games, so tactical decisions by the coaches will be crucial.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 29 November 2024 and ended with a score of 1:0. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter: Hellas Verona vs Cagliari Calcio
- ball possession percentage: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2.
πAnalytical review of the previous official games between Verona and Cagliari:
- 27 matches played;
- home victories - 11, away victories - 9, draws - 7;
- goals scored (home/away) - 34 to 29;
- average total goals per match - 2.33.
Head-to-head statistics Verona - Cagliari

Hellas Verona Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie A tournament (home team - Roma, away team - Hellas Verona). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Hellas Verona vs Roma):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 17 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
π Verona continue their quest for stability and a comfortable position in Serie A. The team boasts strong attacking prowess at home, scoring in nearly every head-to-head with Cagliari on their turf. However, their defense leaves much to be desired, conceding over one goal per match on average. The Mastiffs' form is concerning, with only two wins in their last ten games, alongside five losses and three draws. Nonetheless, they have a chance to break the streak of setbacks thanks to their home advantage.
In the previous round, Verona fell to Roma with a 0-1 scoreline. Paolo Zanetti's squad showcased organized defensive play but failed to capitalize on their attacking opportunities. The head coach commented on the defeat: "We conceded due to a single mistake. It was our only slip-up in a match where we fought valiantly against a very strong Roma."
Regarding the lineup, the team suffered two significant losses. Abdu Harroui is out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury, while Kasper Tengstedt is recovering from a muscle injury and is expected to return only at the start of May.
Match Results: Hellas Verona

Cagliari Calcio Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on as part of the Serie A tournament (the hosts were Cagliari Calcio, and the visitors were Fiorentina). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Cagliari Calcio vs Fiorentina):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
πCagliari are currently navigating a challenging period, sitting near the bottom of the Serie A table and fighting desperately to stay in Italy's top flight. Despite this, they have the chance to pick up points thanks to their decent attacking performances on the road, where they frequently pose a threat to opponents' goals. Their last head-to-head with Verona ended in a narrow 1-0 victory, a success that should boost the Islanders' confidence ahead of the upcoming clash.
In the 33rd round, Cagliari fell to Fiorentina with a 2-1 defeat. The team showed fighting spirit, taking an early lead in the 7th minute, but couldn't hold onto the result they needed. Speaking about the battle to remain in Serie A, Davide Nicola emphasized after the game: "We never engage in calculations or make tables. Every match is crucial for us. Today, in my opinion, Cagliari deserved more. We need to improve our quality of play to score more often. And we must be ready for any opponent-whether it's a top-table team or a fellow relegation battler."
As for squad depth, Roberto Piccoli will miss the match due to suspension-a significant blow to their attacking line. Additionally, Yerry Mina remains sidelined until mid-May with a hip injury.
Match Results: Cagliari Calcio
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 9, draws - 7.
Statistics: Hellas Verona vs Cagliari Calcio
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of wins: 9 vs 7;
- win percentage: 27% vs 21%;
- number of losses: 19 vs 17;
- number of draws: 5 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 2;
- number of losses: 5 vs 5;
- number of draws: 3 vs 3.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.26, the guests - 1.07;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Hellas Verona vs Cagliari Calcio
- average total in the tournament: 2.73 vs 2.48;
- average total goals scored: 0.91 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.36 vs 0.3;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.55 vs 0.7;
- Hellas Verona: average total at home in the tournament - 0.81;
- Cagliari Calcio: average total away in the tournament - 0.81;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.4 (home - 0.4) vs 0.9 (away - 0.4).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Hellas Verona games against Cagliari Calcio (Serie A).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Hellas Verona games (Serie A).
Prediction on corners
Hellas Verona: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.18; at home field - 5.06;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 4.6.
Cagliari Calcio: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.88, away - 4.06;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.5; away - 3.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.88 (1.44 for home team and 1.44 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.39 (1.08 for home team and 1.31 for away team).
Hellas Verona: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.18; at home - 2.31;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 2.6.
Cagliari Calcio: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.61, away - 2.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 8 times.
Statistics: Hellas Verona vs Cagliari Calcio
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Hellas Verona at home - 5 (31%);
- number of BTTS matches for Cagliari Calcio away - 9 (56%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 2 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Hellas Verona at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Cagliari Calcio away - 2 (40%).
Editorial Prediction
The clash between Verona and Cagliari is likely to be a low-scoring affair. Historically, their head-to-head encounters in Serie A have not been goal-fests, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven meetings. Verona's current form also supports this trend, as no more than two goals have been scored in eight of their last nine matches. Given these factors, betting on under 2.5 goals seems a well-founded prediction.