Prediction:
In recent years, Cagliari has largely fought relegation battles in Serie A. After the summer transfer window, defender Alberto Dossena transferred to Serie A newcomers Como, midfielder Kakaí moved to Atalanta, and several free agents left the club. Cagliari signed Atalanta midfielder Zortea and Empoli defender Luperto, among others. Currently, Cagliari has only one home win this season.
Verona, overall, is not a strong team. They have spent many years alternating between Serie A and Serie B, usually positioned in the lower half of the Serie A table. In the last two seasons, their performance has declined significantly, finishing 13th last season, which is in the lower middle of the table. In their most recent match, they suffered a 0-5 home defeat to Inter Milan, marking two consecutive heavy losses in the league.
For this match, the initial handicap had Cagliari favored by 0.25 goals, but the line has since moved to Cagliari -0.5, reflecting strong support for Cagliari. Both teams have similar rankings and strength, but Cagliari’s recent home performance was good, having played well against AC Milan in their last home match. Verona’s away form is poor, with many goals conceded. Based on the data adjustments and analysis, Cagliari is expected to win.
Pick: Cagliari -0.5 Asian Handicap (bet365)