At the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, on Sunday, October 26, the relegation battle between Hellas Verona and Cagliari takes center stage for Matchday 8 of the 2025/26 Serie A season. After the first seven rounds, the home side is still chasing their first win of the campaign and currently sit just one point above the relegation zone. Paolo Zanetti’s men can no longer afford missteps, especially against a direct rival, if they want to relaunch their survival hopes and avoid being overtaken by the bottom three. Cagliari, on the other hand, currently hold a five-point cushion above the danger zone but desperately need a win to reverse their recent form, having collected just one point from their last three league games. A victory would give the visitors a double advantage: pulling further away from the drop zone and climbing closer to the top half of the table. This clash, therefore, carries huge importance for both teams in their fight to stay in Serie A.

Hellas Verona's Recent Form and Key Stats

With a 0-0 draw against Pisa on October 18, Hellas Verona returned to earning points after back-to-back defeats (2-0 vs Roma and 0-1 vs Sassuolo). However, for Zanetti’s team, it marked the fourth consecutive match without scoring a single goal — a trend that must be reversed quickly if they hope to stay in the race for survival.

The Gialloblù’s recent record over their last five matches is disappointing: 3 draws and 2 defeats, averaging just 0.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game. The only positive note is their defensive solidity, which, so far, has partially compensated for their attacking struggles.

Still winless this season, Hellas Verona sit 17th in Serie A with 4 points — the result of 4 draws and 3 losses — having scored only 2 goals (the worst attack in the league) and conceded 9. At the Bentegodi, they have collected 3 draws and 1 loss from four games, with just one goal scored and three conceded.

Cagliari's Recent Form and Key Stats

After a promising start to the campaign, Cagliari’s momentum has suddenly stalled, with only one point gained from their last three league matches. In their most recent fixture, played on October 19, they were defeated 0-2 at home by Bologna, despite several first-half chances before being punished by goals from Holm and Orsolini.

Fabio Pisacane’s men have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats in their last five games, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match. However, their attacking output has dipped recently, with only one goal scored across their last three fixtures against Inter, Udinese, and Bologna. The absence of Andrea Belotti, who suffered a serious injury after joining this summer to boost the Sardinian attack, has clearly been felt.

In Serie A, Cagliari currently occupy 13th place with 8 points from 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, having scored 6 goals and conceded 8. Away from home, they’ve managed 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 defeat, with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded.

Hellas Verona vs Cagliari Prediction by BetMines

Since these are two sides fighting to avoid relegation, BetMines expects a very balanced and low-scoring encounter.

In terms of the final result, the home team has a slightly higher chance of taking all three points, eager to secure their first win of the season and give their fans something to cheer about.

Given that both Hellas Verona and Cagliari have been struggling to score lately, BetMines predicts a match with fewer than three goals and at least one team likely to fail to find the net.

The hosts have looked too lightweight up front so far, with Giovane and Orban scoring only once between them since the start of the campaign. The visitors, meanwhile, are compact defensively but have been wasteful in front of goal.

For these reasons, the two suggested betting tips are: Under 2.5 goals and “Both Teams to Score – No.”

Probable Lineups Hellas Verona vs Cagliari

HELLAS VERONA (3-5-2): Montipò; Unai Núñez, Nelsson, Valentini; Belghali, Serdar, Gagliardini, Bernede, Frese; Giovane, Orban. Coach: Zanetti

CAGLIARI (3-4-2-1): Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Luperto; Palestra, Adopo, Prati, Obert; Esposito, Folorunsho; Borrelli. Coach: Pisacane