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Cagliari vs Hellas Verona: Match Preview, Team Updates & Predictions
Cagliari vs Hellas Verona Preview: Team News & Prediction
Cagliari Preview:
After a rough start to the season that prompted early protests from fans, Cagliari showed some improvement before regressing again. The Sardinians are now winless in their last five matches, following a 2-2 draw with Genoa in Patrick Vieira's debut. Manager Davide Nicola, known for his ability to prevent relegation, faces a challenge in turning the team's form around. Last season, Cagliari barely avoided relegation, and this season has proven similarly inconsistent.

Team News:
Cagliari have a fully fit squad going into this match, with no fresh injuries or suspensions. Antoine Makoumbou returns from suspension, and the manager will have the luxury of selecting an unchanged lineup.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Sherri; Zappa, Yerry Mina, Luperto, Augello; Makoumbou, Marin; Zortea, Gaetano, Luvumbo; Piccoli
Hellas Verona Preview:
Hellas Verona have had a tumultuous season following the seizure of their owners' assets and the sale of several key players. Despite this, they managed to avoid relegation last year, thanks to former manager Marco Baroni, who departed for Lazio. Replaced by Paolo Zanetti, Verona have struggled with consistency, winning just four of their opening 13 matches. Their most recent match ended in a heavy 5-0 loss to Internazionale, further highlighting their defensive issues.
Team News:
Verona has been dealing with long-term injuries. Martin Frese remains sidelined after knee surgery, and Ondrej Duda is out with a thigh injury. The squad is already thin, and these injuries have added to their challenges.
Predicted XI (3-5-2):
Montipo; Daniliuc, Magnani, Dawidowicz; Tchatchoua, Serdar, Belahyane, Harroui, Bradaric; Tengstedt, Daniel Mosquera
Cagliari vs Hellas Verona Prediction:
Cagliari has scored just 14 goals in 13 Serie A matches so far, but their recent form has seen a more attacking style, with 13 goals in their last three games. Hellas Verona, however, has conceded 32 goals— the worst defensive record in the league. Cagliari will likely take the initiative with home advantage, but Verona's vulnerability at the back could lead to goals from both sides.
Tip: Both teams to score.