Napoli come into this match in decent shape. They have won three of their last five games, and at home they have been strong, controlling play and creating more chances. Cagliari are also doing well, winning four of their last five, but they have done it in a tighter, less dominant way. When these two have met recently, the games have often been close and low-scoring, with several ending one-nil or two-nil either way, plus a couple of draws. It usually is not a match with lots of goals.

Because Napoli are at home and have been the more consistent team overall, they look likely to edge this one. Cagliari will make it difficult, so it may not be a high-scoring game, but Napoli should have enough to win.