Cagliari vs Verona: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cagliari prepare to host Verona on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee Bonacina, this ITALY: Serie A fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Cagliari, currently 13th in the standings with 28 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 33 points. They've earned 15 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Verona, sitting 20th with 15 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Cagliari and Verona have favored Cagliari, with Cagliari claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-0). This fixture has generally favored Cagliari in recent years.

In their previous league match against Lecce, Cagliari recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Caprile, Obert, Ze Pedro, Mina, Zappa, Idrissi, Sulemana, Adopo, Palestra, Pavoletti, Esposito. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Verona's last outing came against Sassuolo, where they secured a 0-3 defeat using a 3-5-2 system.

Looking ahead, Cagliari are expected to maintain their 3-5-2 structure, Verona are likely to mirror that shape. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Cagliari's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Verona's games average 2.7 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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