Serie A Regular Season - 30
Cagliari 0 - 1 FT Napoli
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. McTominay 2'
S. Lobotka 17'
35' J. Pedro
HT
↓ S. Lobotka ↑Alisson Santos 55'
65' ↓ M. Folorunsho ↑S. Kilicsoy
M. Olivera 69'
73' ↓ M. Adopo ↑A. Deiola
73' ↓ J. Pedro ↑P. Mendy
↓ M. Politano ↑L. Spinazzola 77'
↓ B. Gilmour ↑F. Anguissa 77'
↓ M. Olivera ↑Juan Jesus 84'
84' ↓ S. Esposito ↑Y. Trepy
84' ↓ J. Rodriguez ↑O. Raterink
90'+4 A. Dossena
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
Elia Caprile 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zé Pedro 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Yerry Mina 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Alberto Dossena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Marco Palestra 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Michel Adopo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Gianluca Gaetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Sebastiano Esposito 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Michael Folorunsho
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Alen Sherri 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giuseppe Ciocci
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Othniël Raterink
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriele Zappa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Deiola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Mazzitelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Liteta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Semih Kılıçsoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicola Grandu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Albarracín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Pavoletti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Trepy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Vanja Milinković-Savić
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Sam Beukema 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
74
Passes
10
Duels
Alessandro Buongiorno
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
75
Passes
6
Duels
Mathías Olivera
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
78
Passes
12
Duels
Midfielders
Matteo Politano
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Billy Gilmour
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
89
Passes
2
Duels
Stanislav Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Miguel Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Kevin De Bruyne
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Scott McTominay
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
64
Passes
11
Duels
Rasmus Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Alex Meret
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikita Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Spinazzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pasquale Mazzocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frank Anguissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eljif Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alisson Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romelu Lukaku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | Napoli | 1 - 1 (PEN 9-8) | Cagliari | Coppa Italia | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 08/30/2025 | Napoli | 1 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 05/23/2025 | Napoli | 2 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 09/15/2024 | Cagliari | 0 - 4 | Napoli | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 02/25/2024 | Cagliari | 1 - 1 | Napoli | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 12/16/2023 | Napoli | 2 - 1 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
Cagliari Win
Napoli Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +42
P: 30 GD: +24
P: 30 GD: +16
P: 30 GD: +31
P: 30 GD: +23
P: 30 GD: +17
P: 30 GD: +14
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: +2
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -17
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -30
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: +28
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 34 GD: -17
P: 34 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -24
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
McTominay's Lightning Strike Seals Napoli Win in Sardinia
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. A second-minute breakthrough promised fireworks, but this clash ultimately settled into a gritty, methodical away victory for the visitors.
The Early Blitz
The Stakes were unmistakably high for a visiting side chasing down the league leaders, and they demonstrated their intent immediately. Right from the kickoff, S. McTominay silenced the Unipol Domus crowd, finding the back of the net in the second minute. That early breakthrough suggested Napoli might run riot in Sardinia, firmly establishing their attacking rhythm before the hosts had even registered the opening whistle.
The Sardinian Wall
Instead of a ruthless demolition, the match devolved into a stubborn defensive duel. Napoli dominated possession with an overwhelming 67% share and launched a staggering 17 shots, but they continually hit a brick wall named Yerry Mina. The towering centre-back was a colossus for Cagliari, absorbing relentless waves of pressure and refusing to let the deficit grow. Despite forcing seven corners, the visitors lacked the cutting edge to kill the game off.
Grinding Out the Points
With Cagliari failing to register a single shot on target throughout the entire match, their hopes of snatching an equalizer were purely hypothetical. At the other end, Sam Beukema delivered a defensive masterclass to mirror Mina's efforts, ensuring his side kept a pristine clean sheet. The total absence of attacking Intensity from the hosts allowed the Partenopei to comfortably manage the remaining minutes, heading back to the mainland with a crucial three points in the bag.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Cagliari's season?
Remaining 15th with 30 points, they are floating dangerously close to the relegation battle. They desperately need to find attacking inspiration to guarantee survival.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Napoli Look to Capitalise on Cagliari's Slump
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A top-four chasing Napoli face a misfiring Cagliari side in a clash that sharply highlights the disparity at opposite ends of the Serie A table.
The Setup
Round 30 of Serie A brings us to Unipol Domus, where Cagliari are staring down a truly dismal stretch of results. The hosts have failed to win in their last five league outings, leaving them marooned in fourteenth place. This poor Form rating is severely compounded by their struggles on home soil, securing victory in barely a quarter of their fixtures here. Conversely, Napoli arrive sitting comfortably in third, boasting a strong away record that makes them clear favourites. The Stakes are moderate but clear: the visitors need points to lock down their Champions League trajectory. The Balance of the tie heavily favours the away side, backed by a superior Stars rating that reflects a squad packed with top-tier quality. With players like S. McTominay and A. Buongiorno orchestrating from the spine of the team, Napoli are primed to dominate.
Key Battle
While Cagliari's M. Palestra will look to disrupt the rhythm in midfield, the overarching tactical fight pits a deep-sitting home defensive unit against Napoli's dynamic attacking waves. Expect Cagliari to absorb intense pressure and rely exclusively on rare counter-attacks to relieve the siege.
Our Prediction
Napoli's away dominance should prove too much for a Cagliari side entirely lacking offensive punch. Expect the visitors to control possession, break the deadlock early, and manage the game comfortably to claim a routine victory on the road.