Cagliari 1-1 Napoli – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Napoli at 61%, yet other data sources diverge — this Cagliari vs Napoli fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
Unipol Domus plays host to Cagliari versus Napoli in Serie A, Regular Season - 26. Kick-off: Monday 21 February 2022 at 18:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Cagliari have collected 1.20 PPG across 10 Serie A outings this season: 3W 3D 4L. Last five: W L D W D. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Cagliari, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Cagliari at Unipol Domus this season: 2W 4D 4L from 10 home games — 1.00 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Napoli's overall Serie A record this term: 5W 2D 3L from 10 games (1.70 PPG). Last five: W W W W D. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Napoli, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Napoli away from home this season: 6W 3D 1L from 10 away games — 2.10 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 6 away clean sheets from 10 games (60%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
On a straight form reading, Napoli are the stronger side — 0.50 PPG clear of the hosts (1.70 vs 1.20). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Cagliari lead 0W to 1W over the last 1 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 26 Sep 2021, ended 0–2 with Napoli winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Cagliari — key trading statistics (25 games, 12 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 86% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 83% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
Napoli — key trading statistics (25 games, 12 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; they lead at the break 48% of the time; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 52% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cagliari 64% versus Napoli 40%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cagliari 56% | Napoli 44%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cagliari 0.82 xG and Napoli 1.93 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cagliari attack 0.843 / defence 1.355 | Napoli attack 1.011 / defence 0.867. League average goals — home 1.125 / away 1.411. Data: 25 Cagliari games / 25 Napoli games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cagliari 13% | Draw 26% | Napoli 61%. Fair-value odds: Cagliari 7.69 | Draw 3.85 | Napoli 1.64. The model has a clear lean to Napoli (61%) — a 48pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 52% | BTTS probability 50% | Total xG 2.75. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 52%/48% — the total xG of 2.75 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 50% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Napoli are the pick at 61% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 26% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.75 combined xG gives a 52% probability to Over 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 50%. Form rates corroborate: Cagliari 80% | Napoli 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cagliari vs Napoli | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 26 | Venue: Unipol Domus • Kick-off: Monday 21 Feb 2022, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cagliari 13% | Draw 26% | Napoli 61% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 52% | BTTS 50% | xG Cagliari 0.82 / Napoli 1.93 • Poisson strength factors: Cagliari attack 0.843 / def 1.355 | Napoli attack 1.011 / def 0.867 | league avg home 1.125 / away 1.411 • Poisson stance: Napoli (61%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.82
Cagliari xG
Expected Goals
1.93
Napoli xG
50%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
52%
Over 2.5
30%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cagliari vs Napoli kick off?
Cagliari vs Napoli kicked off at 18:00 on Monday 21 February 2022 at Unipol Domus.
What was the final score in Cagliari vs Napoli?
Cagliari 1 - 1 Napoli.
Where is Cagliari vs Napoli being played?
The match is being played at Unipol Domus.
What competition is Cagliari vs Napoli part of?
Cagliari vs Napoli is a Regular Season - 26 fixture in the Serie A (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Cagliari vs Napoli?
Our statistical model gives Cagliari a 13% chance of winning, Napoli a 61% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Napoli the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cagliari vs Napoli?
Our model estimates a 50% probability that both Cagliari and Napoli will score (BTTS).
Will Cagliari vs Napoli have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 52%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cagliari and Napoli?
Record (1 meetings): Cagliari 0W | Draws 0 | Napoli 1W.
What form are Cagliari and Napoli in?
Cagliari (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.70 | L5 W-L-D-W-D. Napoli (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-W-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Cagliari's attack rating (0.84) and Napoli's defence rating (0.87), the model arrives at 0.82 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Napoli's attack (1.01x) against Cagliari's defence (1.35x) — and the away total comes out at 1.93.
These ratings are built from 25/25 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 0-2 emerges as the single most likely result, at 11.9%. Close behind: 1-1 (11.4%), 0-1 (11.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Napoli Win
13%
7.63
26%
3.92
61%
1.63
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
12.3%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 2
11.9%
Away win
1 – 1
10.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.82
Cagliari xG
Total xG
2.75
1.93
Napoli xG
7.63
13%
Home win
3.92
26%
Draw
1.63
61%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
52%
Over 2.5
1.92
48%
Under 2.5
2.08
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
50%
BTTS Yes
2.00
50%
BTTS No
2.00
Clean Sheet
14%
6.91
44%
2.28
Win to Nil
2%
52.71
27%
3.71
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.4 | 12.3 | 11.9 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 1.4 |
| 1 | 5.2 | 10.1 | 9.8 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| 2 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cagliari vs Napoli?
Our Poisson model rates 0-2 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.9%.
How many goals are Cagliari and Napoli expected to score?
The model projects 0.82 expected goals for Cagliari and 1.93 for Napoli, a combined total of 2.75.
How confident is the prediction model for Cagliari vs Napoli?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 61%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 25 outings, Cagliari have picked up 0.84 PPG on a 4W 9D 12L record — W-L-D-W-D across the most recent five. The sample for Cagliari is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Napoli's form line: 16W 5D 4L from 25 games, 2.12 PPG, last five W-W-W-W-D. The sample for Napoli is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Napoli are the form team by 1.28 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Cagliari.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Cagliari have posted 0.92 PPG from 12 outings (2W 5D 5L).
On the road, Napoli have gone 8W 3D 1L from 12 away games — 2.25 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Napoli come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Cagliari are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.84 conceded per game recently; Napoli are on 1.84 scored and 0.68 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Cagliari have seen both teams score in 64% of their recent games.
Defensively: Napoli in 52% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 25 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cagliari
Blended
Napoli
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cagliari and Napoli in coming into this match?
Cagliari have gone 4W 9D 12L in their last 25 games (0.84 PPG), while Napoli have gone 16W 5D 4L in their last 25 (2.12 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cagliari at home or Napoli away?
Napoli's away record (2.25 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cagliari at home: 0.92 PPG; Napoli away: 2.25 PPG.
Have Cagliari or Napoli been keeping clean sheets recently?
Cagliari have kept a clean sheet in 4% of their recent games, Napoli in 52%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 8 times since September 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 20 March 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Napoli go into this on the back of 4 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Napoli won 0-4 on 15 Sep 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Cagliari have gone 0W 2D 2L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Napoli — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
0
Cagliari
2
Draws
6
Napoli
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cagliari and Napoli?
From 8 meetings on record, Cagliari have won 0, Napoli have won 6, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Cagliari and Napoli last play each other?
They last met on 20 March 2026, when Cagliari 0-1 Napoli.
Who has won more matches between Cagliari and Napoli?
Napoli have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Cagliari are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Napoli are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cagliari 83%, Napoli 42% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (Cagliari) and 50% (Napoli).
On the defensive side: Napoli in 58%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cagliari home games / Napoli away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Cagliari play Napoli?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 83% of Cagliari's games and 42% of Napoli's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Cagliari vs Napoli usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 58% of Cagliari's recent games and 50% of Napoli's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Cagliari and Napoli tend to score early?
Cagliari have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Napoli in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Cagliari and Napoli share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cagliari and Napoli finished level at 1-1 at Unipol Domus, Regular Season - 26, in the Serie A. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Cagliari 0.82 xG and Napoli 1.93 xG, a combined 2.75. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Napoli landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cagliari attack 0.84 / defence 1.35 against Napoli attack 1.01 / defence 0.87, drawn from 25/25 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cagliari 13% | Draw 26% | Napoli 61%, with Napoli to win its most likely call at 61%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 52%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 50% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cagliari 56%, Napoli 44%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cagliari's trading profile (25 games, 12 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 64% of their matches — today it did.
Napoli's trading profile (25 games, 12 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 40% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 52% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Napoli arrived the stronger side — 2.12 PPG against 0.84. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Napoli (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.92 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.