Our Predictions
Cagliari’s home form is inconsistent, but they’re still more motivated. Venezia’s away struggles and tight recent defenses suggest a close, low-scoring game. Given the odds and recent results, a narrow home win with no goals from both fits well.
Both teams have seen plenty of stalemates and are capable of a cautious approach. The low odds for a draw reflect the tight odds, and both teams might score, but fewer than 3 goals seems likely.
Venezia’s resilience on the road, coupled with Cagliari’s defensive lapses, could produce an open game. This scenario suggests a rare away win with both teams scoring and a few goals.
Welcome to Extratips, where today we’re diving into the upcoming Serie A clash between Cagliari and Venezia, kicking off on May 18th at 13:00 in Italy. Cagliari, sitting at 14th with 33 points, needs a win to overcome their recent slump — just 1 victory in their last five games. Venezia, stuck at 19th with 18 points, are hovering dangerously close to Serie B, with a shaky form of one win in their last five. Looking at the odds, Bet365 has Home at 2.60, Draw at 3.00, and Away at 3.00 — so, this one’s too close to call, but the bookies aren’t sold on a home blowout. Historically, these sides have clashed several times, with Venezia claiming a 2-1 away win last December, showing they can punish Cagliari’s defense. Cagliari’s recent home form is quite streaky — a decent mix of wins, draws, and losses — while Venezia have struggled more on the road, with just one win in their last five away matches. Key stats to note: Venezia’s attack has been inconsistent, but their resilience shows up in their draws. Expect a tight, gritty fight with chances for both. Tactical battles, recent injuries, and battling for survival make this a must-watch. Expect a low-scoring affair with both teams eager for points. Now, onto predictions — here’s what I’m thinking.