Match Details
The match between Verona and Cagliari is scheduled to take place on December 23, 2023, at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi. It is a Serie A regular season match, and the odds currently favor Verona with a winning probability of 2.44.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Verona and Cagliari have faced each other multiple times in the past. In their most recent encounter on April 30, 2022, Verona emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. Historically, these matches have been closely contested, with both teams showing resilience.
Team Form: Verona
Verona’s recent performance has been below par as they have struggled to secure victories. In their last six matches across all competitions, they haven’t won a single game. With three losses and three draws, Verona’s goal-scoring record stands at seven goals scored and eleven goals conceded.
Currently positioned at 19th place in Serie A standings with only 11 points from their first sixteen matches, Verona will be keen to turn things around in this upcoming fixture against Cagliari.
In their most recent match against Fiorentina in Serie A on December 17th, Verona suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 1-0.
Team Form: Cagliari
Cagliari’s away form has been disappointing this season as they have struggled to secure positive results on the road. Out of eight away matches played so far in Serie A, they haven’t managed to win any games and have lost six times while drawing twice.
With four defeats in their last six matches across all competitions, Cagliari needs to improve their performances if they want to climb up the league table. Their latest match against Napoli ended in a 2-1 defeat.
Key Players
For Verona, Cyril Ngonge has been a standout performer this season. With four goals and two assists in seventeen matches, he has been their main attacking threat. Another player to watch out for is Milan Đurić, who has also contributed with four goals and one assist.
Cagliari’s Leonardo Pavoletti has been their top scorer with four goals in twelve appearances. His physical presence and goal-scoring ability make him a key player for the team. Antoine Makoumbou, with one goal from seventeen matches, has also shown promise in midfield.
Statistical Insights
Verona’s recent struggles can be attributed to their defensive vulnerabilities as they have conceded an average of 1.44 goals per game in Serie A this season. On the other hand, Cagliari’s away form is concerning, having scored only five goals while conceding fourteen on the road.
Both teams have struggled to find consistency in terms of results and performances recently. Verona’s home record is not much better than Cagliari’s away record, which could make this match a closely contested affair.
Prediction: Verona 1 – 1 Cagliari
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form and statistical insights, it is predicted that the match between Verona and Cagliari will end in a draw with a scoreline of 1-1. Both teams have shown weaknesses defensively but possess enough attacking quality to find the back of the net.
