Hellas Verona vs. Cagliari Prediction, Match Preview and Betting Tips, 28 April 2025 - bettingexpert

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This Saturday night, Stadio M. A. Bentegodi hosts a crucial Serie A clash as Hellas Verona welcomes Cagliari. With both teams hovering near the relegation zone, this match could significantly impact their survival hopes. Verona sits 14th with 32 points, while Cagliari is just two points behind in 16th place. A win here could give either side much-needed breathing space from the relegation trapdoor.

Verona has shown defensive solidity recently, with three clean sheets in their last five games, although their attack has struggled, averaging just 0.4 goals per match during this period. Key players like Paweł Dawidowicz and top scorer Casper Tengstedt are out due to injury, posing a challenge for the home side.

Cagliari’s form is mixed, reflected in their LWDLL record over the last five matches. They will be missing their top scorer Roberto Piccoli due to suspension. Nonetheless, their attacking play, averaging 1 goal per game recently, could trouble Verona’s defense.

With both teams aiming to avoid relegation, expect a cagey affair. Less than 2.5 goals have been scored in 86% of their encounters over the past five seasons, underscoring our match tip: a draw seems the most likely outcome.

Hellas Verona vs Cagliari Prediction & Betting tip

We recommend betting on a draw for this match. Here’s why:

Both teams are hovering near the relegation zone, making a draw beneficial for both.
Verona has managed three draws in their last four matches, showcasing their recent defensive solidity.
Less than 2.5 goals have been scored in 86% of the matches between these sides over the past five seasons, indicating a tight, low-scoring affair.

Hellas Verona vs Cagliari Prediction
Betting tip	Odds
Draw	2.75

Both teams need points to stay clear of the relegation zone, making a conservative approach likely.
Cagliari’s top scorer Roberto Piccoli is suspended, reducing their attacking threat.
Verona has kept three clean sheets in their last five games, showing defensive resilience.

Hellas Verona vs Cagliari Odds

The odds for this Serie A clash are quite interesting, reflecting the tight nature of the contest and the precarious positions of both sides on the league table. Bookmakers slightly favor Hellas Verona, who have shown some defensive solidity in recent games.

Hellas Verona vs Cagliari Betting Odds
Bet	Odds
Hellas Verona	2.57
Draw	2.75
Cagliari	3.25

Clearly, a draw is seen as a likely scenario, not only because of statistical history but also due to their recent performances. With both teams facing crucial fixtures ahead and needing points to stay clear of relegation, a conservative game plan from both sides can be expected.

Hellas Verona Team Analysis

Hellas Verona Recent Performance

Verona’s recent form has seen them picking up points but struggling to find the back of the net consistently. Over their last five matches, they have recorded one win, three draws, and one loss, showing a solid but unspectacular run.

Home team	Away team	Date	Competition	Result
Roma	Verona	2025-04-19	Serie A	1-0 (Loss)
Verona	Genoa	2025-04-13	Serie A	0-0 (Draw)
Torino	Verona	2025-04-06	Serie A	1-1 (Draw)
Verona	Parma Calcio	2025-03-31	Serie A	0-0 (Draw)
Udinese	Verona	2025-03-15	Serie A	0-1 (Win)

Recent Form: WDDDL
Verona has kept three clean sheets in their last five games, which highlights their defensive strength. However, their average goals scored per game in this period is just 0.40, indicating a significant struggle in attack.
With a tough schedule looming, including a match against Inter next, Verona needs to continually improve their form to stay clear of the relegation zone.

Verona Key Players

Verona’s lineup is expected to feature key players who have shown resilience despite the challenges this season. Captain Lorenzo Montipò will lead from the back, with defenders Daniele Ghilardi, Diego Coppola, and Nicolás Valentini forming a strong backline that will look to capitalize on their recent clean sheet streak.
In midfield, Ondrej Duda and Antoine Bernede will try to control the game’s tempo, while Jackson Tchatchoua and Domagoj Bradaric will add width and defensive solidity. Tomas Suslov is likely to be deployed in a central role, filling in for Paweł Dawidowicz, who is out with a muscle injury.
Amin Sarr and Daniel Mosquera will start up front, aiming to break their team’s scoring drought. The absence of top scorer Casper Tengstedt due to injury places extra pressure on this frontline to deliver.

Expected lineup for Verona:

Goalkeeper: Lorenzo Montipò
Defenders: Daniele Ghilardi, Diego Coppola, Nicolás Valentini
Midfielders: Jackson Tchatchoua, Ondrej Duda, Antoine Bernede, Tomas Suslov, Domagoj Bradaric
Attackers: Amin Sarr, Daniel Mosquera

Verona Suspensions & Injuries

Verona is dealing with a few key injuries that could significantly impact their performance against Cagliari. Paweł Dawidowicz, who has been praised for his performance as a defensive midfielder under coach Paolo Zanetti, is sidelined due to a muscle injury. Casper Tengstedt, their top scorer, is also out with a muscle injury, placing additional pressure on their forwards. Abdou Harroui is out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury.

Player	Injury	Expected return
Paweł Dawidowicz	Muscle injury	Early May 2025
Casper Tengstedt	Muscle injury	Early May 2025
Abdou Harroui	Cruciate ligament injury	Out for the season

These absences will challenge Verona, particularly in maintaining their defensive solidity and increasing their goal-scoring potential.

Verona Tactics and Formation

Verona Tactical Breakdown:

Formation:
- Expected formation: 3-5-2
- Defensive setup: Three center-backs providing a solid backline
Key Forward:
- Amin Sarr and Daniel Mosquera leading the attack in the absence of top scorer Casper Tengstedt.
Midfield Setup:
- Wingbacks: Jackson Tchatchoua (right) and Domagoj Bradaric (left) providing width and defensive coverage.
- Central Trio: Ondrej Duda, Antoine Bernede, and Tomas Suslov tasked with controlling the midfield and linking up play.
Defensive Strength:
- Strong recent defensive performances with three clean sheets in the last five matches.
- Daniele Ghilardi, Diego Coppola, and Nicolás Valentini forming a robust center-back trio.
Notable Strategy:
- Focus on defensive solidity, aiming to absorb pressure and hit on the counter-attack.
- Utilizing the wingbacks to stretch Cagliari’s defense and create crossing opportunities.

Paolo Zanetti will look to maintain a disciplined structure, especially given the absence of key players like Dawidowicz and Tengstedt.

Cagliari Team Analysis

Cagliari Recent Performance

Cagliari has displayed a mixed bag of results in their last five matches, as seen below:

Home team	Away team	Date	Competition	Result
Cagliari	Fiorentina	2025-04-23	Serie A	1-2 (Loss)
Inter	Cagliari	2025-04-12	Serie A	3-1 (Loss)
Empoli	Cagliari	2025-04-06	Serie A	0-0 (Draw)
Cagliari	Monza	2025-03-30	Serie A	3-0 (Win)
Roma	Cagliari	2025-03-16	Serie A	1-0 (Loss)

Recent Form: LWDLL
In recent games, Cagliari has struggled, particularly in away fixtures, showing an average of just 1.0 goals scored in their last five matches. They managed one clean sheet in these games against Empoli. Holding onto the 16th position with 30 points, they’ve mixed solid defensive efforts with less-than-stellar attacking play. Although their victory against Monza stands out, inconsistency has hindered their climb up the standings.

Cagliari Key Players

Cagliari’s hopes for the day will heavily rest on the shoulders of several key players, especially given the absence of their top scorer, Roberto Piccoli, due to suspension.

Expected lineup for Cagliari:

Goalkeeper: Elia Caprile
Defenders: Gabriele Zappa, Jose Luis Palomino, Sebastiano Luperto
Midfielders: Nadir Zortea, Michel Adopo, Matteo Prati, Tommaso Augello, Nicolas Viola
Attackers: Zito Luvumbo, Leonardo Pavoletti

Leonardo Pavoletti will be crucial in leading the attack in Piccoli’s absence. With Zito Luvumbo expected to support him, their battle against Verona’s defense, including Diego Coppola, will be key.
In midfield, look out for Nicolas Viola to pull the strings and create chances, while Michel Adopo adds the required midfield dynamism.

Cagliari Suspensions & Injuries

Player	Injury	Expected return
Yerry Mina	Thigh injury	Mid May 2025
Player	Suspension	Expected return
—————-	——————	—————–
Roberto Piccoli	Yellow cards	1 match

Yerry Mina’s absence due to a thigh injury is a significant blow to Cagliari’s defense. His presence and experience will be sorely missed at the back, especially against a Verona side that might be eager to exploit this gap.

Roberto Piccoli, who is the team’s top scorer with nine goals, will also be unavailable due to a suspension for accumulating yellow cards. This presents a substantial challenge for Cagliari’s attack, as his goal-scoring prowess will not be on the field to trouble Verona’s defense. This puts extra pressure on Leonardo Pavoletti to deliver in his absence.

Cagliari Tactics and Formation

Cagliari’s Tactical Breakdown:

Formation: 3-5-1-1
Key Forward: Leonardo Pavoletti
Midfield Trio: Michel Adopo, Matteo Prati, Nicolas Viola
Defensive Strength: Two clean sheets in the last five games.
Notable Strategy: Emphasis on counter-attacks, especially utilizing the wings.

With Roberto Piccoli suspended, Davide Nicola will likely adapt by focusing on a solid defensive setup, relying on pacey wingers like Nadir Zortea and Zito Luvumbo to exploit spaces on the counter. Despite the recent loss of Yerry Mina to injury, the backline remains sturdy with Sebastiano Luperto and Jose Luis Palomino anchoring the defense. Expect Cagliari to focus on tight defensive shapes and quick transitions, hoping to snag a crucial point away from home.

Verona vs Cagliari Head-to-Head Statistics

Home team	Away team	Date	Competition	Result
Cagliari	Verona	2024-11-29	Serie A	1-0 (Loss)
Cagliari	Verona	2024-04-01	Serie A	1-1 (Draw)
Verona	Cagliari	2023-12-23	Serie A	2-0 (Win)
Cagliari	Verona	2022-04-30	Serie A	1-2 (Win)
Verona	Cagliari	2021-11-30	Serie A	0-0 (Draw)

These matchups demonstrate a balanced rivalry, with Verona holding a slight upper hand recently. In past encounters, low-scoring games are common, with fewer than 2.5 goals in 86% of their meetings over the last five seasons. Verona’s last home game against Cagliari ended in a 2-0 victory for the hosts. This data hints at a traditionally close contest.

Odds accurate as of 26.04.2025 19:46, and are subject to change. Please always check the odds before placing your bets with any bookmaker.