Bitesize Prediction: Napoli vs Cagliari – 03/12/25

Competition: Coppa Italia

Market: Napoli win

Odds: 2/5 @ 1xBet

Turning their attention back to Coppa Italia action on Wednesday evening, Napoli will welcome Cagliari to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Starting with the hosts, making real history last season as they stormed their way to just a fourth Serie A crown, Napoli are desperate to retain their domestic title this time around. Last seen claiming a heavyweight scalp as they secured a 1-0 victory away at Roma, Antonio Conte’s men have enjoyed a real flurry since returning from November’s international break. Including a stellar 3-1 win against Atalanta a fortnight ago, the former Chelsea boss has seen his squad win all of their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 6-1. Getting their Champions League charge back underway with a 2-0 win against Qarabag, Napoli should be excited to turn their attention back to Coppa Italia action in midweek. Suffering just a single defeat across any competition since back on October 21st, the Azzurri have also gained a fearsome reputation for their success on home soil. In fact, Conte’s side have not suffered a sole defeat in front of their own supporters so far this calendar year.

As for the visitors, while Cagliari might have eventually clung to their Serie A status last season, the Islanders appear destined for another relegation scrap this time around. Last seen signing off November with a 2-1 loss at the hands of Italian heavyweights Juventus, Fabio Pisacane’s side are in the midst of what has become an extended crisis. Including a 2-0 loss away at Lazio last month, the Sardinia-based outfit have failed to win any of their previous nine consecutive Serie A appearances. With that rut stemming all the way back to September 23rd, Wednesday’s guests will certainly be bracing themselves for another monumental challenge here. Hit with a 1-0 loss when they last met the reigning Serie A champions back on August 30th, Cagliari will be concerned by a nightmare record against the Azzurri. In fact, Pisacane’s side have failed to win any of their last 10 straight showdowns against Napoli (seven defeats, three draws). Given what is a huge recent gulf in class between Wednesday’s opponents we are backing a routine home win here.

Bet: Napoli 2/5 to beat Cagliari in Wednesday’s Coppa Italia tie @ 1xBet