Cagliari vs Parma: H2H, prediction and probable line-ups — September 13, 2025
On September 13, as part of the third round of the Italian Serie A, Cagliari will face Parma. Read on for team insights and a preview of the likely outcome.
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Match preview
Cagliari kicked off their season in the Coppa Italia, where they edged out Entella on penalties, though questions remain about their finishing. In Serie A, Cagliari opened with a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina and then suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Napoli.
During the offseason, Alberto Gallego joined the coaching staff—a specialist known for attacking, high-intensity, and structured football. Under the new management, Cagliari aims for high pressing, ball control, and dynamic wing play.
Parma, like Cagliari, advanced in the domestic cup by defeating Pescara 2-0. In the league opener, they traveled to Juventus and were soundly beaten 2-0. However, in the following round, they picked up their first point of the season with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Atalanta.
Since their managerial change, Parma have focused on discipline, organized defense, and counterattacking efficiency—though so far, the results have been mixed.
Probable line-ups
Cagliari: Caprile, Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert, Deiola, Prati, Adopo, Esposito, Folorunsho, Borelli
Parma: Suzuki, Del Prato, Circati, Valenti, Levik, Garcia, Keita, Valeri, Almqvist, Sorensen, Pellegrino
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five meetings, Cagliari have three wins, one draw, and Parma have one victory
- No Cagliari match this season has seen more than two goals scored
- Parma's matches have also not produced more than two goals so far this season
Prediction
I expect a cautious approach from both sides: one of the clubs will need to relinquish the initiative to play on the counter and create scoring chances. My prediction: under 2.5 total goals at 1.65 odds.
