Cagliari is set to face Napoli in a match where both teams have different objectives. The match will be directed by Mariani, assisted by Bindoni and Tegoni, with Perri as the fourth official. Marini and Serra will be in charge of VAR. The match will be broadcast exclusively on Dazn, and for Sky subscribers with a Dazn 1 subscription, it will be visible on channel 214.
Napoli’s Champions League Ambitions
Napoli, coached by Conte, arrives in Cagliari in good form, having won three consecutive matches. They can count on the return of several key players. Currently third but one point behind Milan, Napoli is aiming for three points to secure their Champions League spot, with Como, in fourth place, five points behind. They also want to reduce the gap with Milan before their match at the Maradona on April 6.
Cagliari’s Fight Against Relegation
Cagliari is experiencing a contrasting situation. Fabio Pisacane’s team has only managed to secure two points in their last five matches. This has reduced their advantage over the relegation zone, which is now only six points away.
Starting Lineups
Here are the confirmed lineups for the match:
- Cagliari (4-3-3): Caprile; Ze Pedro, Mina, Dossena, Rodriguez; Adopo, Gaetano, Sulemana; Palestra, Folorunsho, Esposito. Coach: Pisacane
- Napoli (3-4-2-1): Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Buongiorno, Olivera; Politano, Gilmour, Lobotka, Gutierrez; McTominay, De Bruyne; Hojlund. Coach: Conte
Another reported formation for Cagliari is (3-5-2): Caprile; Ze Pedro, Mina, Dossena; Zappa, Deiola, Gaetano, Sulemana, Palestra; Folorunsho, Esposito. A different Napoli formation could be (3-4-2-1) Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Buongiorno, Olivera; Politano, Lobotka, Gilmour, Gutierrez; De Bruyne, McTominay; Hojlund.
Conte’s Napoli is looking to continue their push for a Champions League spot.