Cagliari vs Napoli: Two Serie A sides desperate for points

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Cagliari and Napoli will face off at the Sardegna Arena in a crucial Serie A match on Sunday. Both teams are in desperate need of points, as they sit 18th and 12th in the table respectively.

Cagliari's struggles

Cagliari have had a difficult season so far, winning just three of their 15 Serie A matches. They have lost their last three games, and are in real danger of being relegated to Serie B.

One of the main reasons for Cagliari's struggles has been their poor defense. They have conceded 29 goals in 15 matches, which is the second-worst record in Serie A.

Napoli's inconsistent form

Napoli have also had a mixed season, winning seven of their 15 Serie A matches. They have lost their last two games, and are now 12th in the table.

Napoli have been inconsistent all season, and they have struggled to find their best form. They have also been plagued by injuries, which has made it difficult for them to field their strongest team.

Key players

Cagliari will be looking to Joao Pedro and Gaston Pereiro to provide inspiration in attack. Pedro is Cagliari's top scorer this season, with six goals, while Pereiro is a creative midfielder who can create chances for his teammates.

Napoli will be relying on Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens to provide the goals. Insigne is Napoli's leading scorer this season, with nine goals, while Mertens is a dangerous striker who can score goals from all over the pitch.

Prediction

This is a difficult match to predict, as both teams are in poor form. However, Napoli have a better squad on paper, and they should be able to win this match if they play to their potential.

Prediction: Napoli to win 2-1