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Parma vs Cagliari Prediction, Tips & Odds

Parma vs Cagliari

Serie ARegular Season - 1
Parma
#15 · Serie A
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Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma (22,885)
Cagliari
#3 · Serie A
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★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.62
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.56 (implied 63.9%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 66.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.51). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (66.4% vs 63.9%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Cagliari to win this match against Parma, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Cagliari starts the season in a strong position, having finished 3rd in the previous campaign. Their recent form shows resilience, with two wins and three draws in their last five matches, indicating they have built a solid foundation heading into this season. Key statistics suggest that their ability to remain unbeaten will be crucial as they look to carry momentum into the new season. On the other hand, Parma enters the match with a mixed recent record, having drawn four of their last five games and securing just one win. This trend may reflect a struggle to convert draws into victories, which could hinder their aspirations for a strong start this season. With a league position of 15th last season, they will need to improve significantly to challenge the upper half of the table. According to the model, Cagliari has a win probability of 60%, with the projected score being 2-1. However, a potential caveat could be the effect of early-season jitters, as both teams are yet to play a competitive match this season. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Parma Win38%2.55
Draw26%2.99
Cagliari Win36%2.91
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.7854.8%

Parma have kept a clean sheet in 38% of matches. Cagliari average 1.0 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.5662.6%

Parma manage games at home, conceding just 1.15 goals per match. Cagliari score 1.00 on the road.

Correct Score
Parma 1-1 Cagliari
5.6417.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Parma -0.5
2.4832%

Parma have been the stronger side, winning 31% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.64
17.8%
1-0
6.62
15.2%
0-0
7.07
14.2%
0-1
7.08
14.2%
2-1
9.62
10.5%
1-2
10.31
9.8%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Parma
-0.0
1.77
Cagliari
+0.0
2.06
Parma
-0.3
2.22
Cagliari
+0.3
2.42
Parma
-0.5
2.48
Cagliari
+0.5
2.75
Parma
-1.5
6.00
Cagliari
+1.5
6.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Parma are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Parma vs Cagliari
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.553.102.822.351.571.951.80
Marathonbet
2.593.063.082.451.571.991.73
Betfair
2.553.002.882.401.501.911.80
Pinnacle
2.562.953.122.471.55
SBO
2.482.892.62
William Hill
2.502.902.901.951.83
Bet365
2.503.102.802.381.572.001.75
1xBet
2.653.123.142.521.621.991.75
Unibet
2.553.002.882.401.561.971.78
888Sport
2.502.902.902.401.571.951.83
Betano
2.623.102.872.401.601.951.78
BetVictor
2.502.752.902.291.532.001.73

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
86.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
64.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
37.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
20.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XParma or Draw
64%1.40
12Parma or Cagliari
74%1.36
X2Draw or Cagliari
62%1.48

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Cagliari leads 5-1)
1 Parma4 Draw5 Cagliari
27 Feb
Parma
1-1
Cagliari
Serie A
Sept 25
Cagliari
2-0
Parma
Serie A
Feb 25
Cagliari
2-1
Parma
Serie A
Sept 24
Parma
2-3
Cagliari
Serie A
Jun 23
Parma
0-0
Cagliari
Serie B
May 23
Cagliari
3-2
Parma
Serie B
Apr 23
Parma
2-1
Cagliari
Serie B
Dec 22
Cagliari
1-1
Parma
Serie B
Apr 21
Cagliari
4-3
Parma
Serie A
Dec 20
Parma
0-0
Cagliari
Serie A

In the last 10 matches between Parma and Cagliari, the record stands at 1 win for Parma, 4 draws, and 5 wins for Cagliari. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several closely contested matches. Notably, four matches ended in draws, and Cagliari has won by narrow margins, including a 2-1 and a 3-2 victory. Despite Cagliari's overall edge in wins, the presence of low-scoring games, such as the 0-0 draws, suggests that neither team consistently dominates the other. Parma's last win against Cagliari occurred in April 2023, making their recent encounters particularly tight.

Serie A Standings

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Atalanta
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Bologna
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Cagliari
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Como
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5
Fiorentina
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Frosinone
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Parma
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Torino
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Udinese
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Venezia
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
ParmaHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game
CagliariAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
ParmaCagliari
0.81Goals p.g.1
1.15Goals conceded p.g.1.2
38%Clean sheets36%
31%Win rate36%
1.96Avg goals in match2.2
0.25xG per game1.07
0.31xGA per game0.02
44%Possession %35%
2.5Shots on target / game2.7
3.5Corners per game3.0
Parma
Recent Form

Parma have won 4 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Catania 2-0 and lost to Sampdoria 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 10D 8L from the last 26 games (31% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: ParmaAll competitions
14 Aug
Parma
2-0
Catania
Coppa Italia
09 Aug
Parma
0-2
Sampdoria
Friendlies Clubs
02 Aug
Parma
1-1
Iraklis 1908
Friendlies Clubs
30 Jul
Parma
1-1
Arezzo
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Sassuolo
0-0
Parma
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Trento
1-1
Parma
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
31%
10
Draw
38%
8
Lost
31%
Cagliari
Recent Form

Cagliari have won 2 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Union Berlin 2-2 and drew with Sampdoria 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 7D 9L from the last 25 games (36% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: CagliariAll competitions
14 Aug
Cagliari
1-0
Arezzo
Coppa Italia
08 Aug
Cagliari
0-0
Nice
Friendlies Clubs
02 Aug
Union Berlin
2-2
Cagliari
Friendlies Clubs
28 Jul
Cagliari
1-0
Modena
Friendlies Clubs
23 Jul
Sampdoria
0-0
Cagliari
Friendlies Clubs
24 May
AC Milan
1-2
Cagliari
Serie A
9
Win
36%
7
Draw
28%
9
Lost
36%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Parma

No reported absences

Cagliari

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Under 2.5 Goals1.56 (62.6%)
Value Bets
Parma Win2.55 (37.8%)
Draw2.99 (26.3%)
Cagliari Win2.91 (35.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.41 (37.4%)
Both Teams Score1.97 (45.2%)
BTTS No1.78 (54.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Parma have averaged 3.5 corners per match at home; Cagliari 3.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Parma have generated 0.25 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 31% of them. They put 2.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Parma player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.