May 8th features a match where Salernitana hosts Cagliari in a clash of the Serie A. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 18 degrees, a perfect day for football. Salernitana sits at 18th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Atalanta. Éderson struck first for Salernitana in the 27th minute on a feed from Duric, then Mario Pašalić tied it up for Atalanta in the 88th minute earning Atalanta at least a draw. Salernitana is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while cagliari sits at 17th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-2 loss against Hellas Verona. Antonín Barák struck first for Hellas Verona in the 8th minute, then Gianluca Caprari added another in the 44th minute on a feed from Luka Ilić. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches.
Salernitana and Cagliari last played eachother at the Sardegna Arena on the 26th of November. Cagliari and Salernitana battled to a 1-1 draw. Leonardo Pavoletti struck first for Cagliari in the 73rd minute, then Federico Bonazzoli got the equalizer for Salernitana in the 90th minute on a feed from Nadir Zortea earning Salernitana a comeback draw.
João Pedro has been the most prolific scorer on Cagliari in the last five matches with 3 goals. Salernitana’s top weapon lately has been Éderson, who has two goals in the last five matches.