Antonio Conte is predicted to verify the identical Napoli XI that beat Sassuolo final week, that means that Lorenzo Lucca, Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne will begin towards Cagliari.
It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) on the Stadio Maradona in Naples.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli and teammate Scott McTominay pose for a photograph at full-time following their victory within the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SSC Napoli at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on August 23, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
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The defending Serie A champions can depend on a full squad, whereas Cagliari are with out Boris Radunović and Leonardo Pavoletti.
Conte will doubtless decide the identical formation that on Napoli’s season debut final week, together with Alex Meret in aim, Lucca in assault, McTominay and De Bruyne in midfield.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Sebastiano Luperto of Cagliari celebrates his aim 1-1 with teammates in the course of the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Sant’Elia on August 24, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Photographs)
New Cagliari signing Marco Palestra is predicted to begin on the bench, making room for Adam Obert’s second consecutive look this season.
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As per and different distinguished Italian media, Cagliari will even verify the identical XI that secured a late draw towards Fiorentina final week, with Sebastiano Esposito and Michael Folorunsho taking part in behind Gennaro Borrelli.
Napoli vs Cagliari – the place to observe on TV
The sport is obtainable on DAZN for followers within the UK and Eire and Paramount+ within the USA
Napoli vs Cagliari – possible line-ups
Napoli (4-1-4-1): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Olivera; Lobotka; Politano, De Bruyne, Anguissa, McTominay; Lucca.
Cagliari (4-3-2-1): Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert; Adopo, Prati, Deiola; Folorunsho, Esposito; Borrelli.