Parma 1-1 Cagliari — Oristanio’s late equaliser ended Parma’s winning streak. Betting angle: the draw suggests Parma’s home momentum is wavering; punters might favour Cagliari on the Asian +0.5 line or back Both Teams To Score in upcoming fixtures, with value on an away draw or Cagliari double-chance.
Parma 1-1 Cagliari — Match Report
Parma’s run of consecutive victories came to an end as Cagliari fought out a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. Michael Folorunsho’s thunderous strike gave the visitors the lead, but Gaetano Oristanio’s late finish salvaged a point for the hosts and denied Parma a third straight win.
First half: cautious and evenly matched
The opening 45 minutes were cagey, with chances at a premium. Parma’s Mateo Pellegrino carried threat down the channels and forced a smart save shortly before half-time, while Cagliari looked dangerous on the break through Marco Palestra and Sebastiano Esposito. Neither goalkeeper was truly tested in a composed, tactical half.
Second half: Folorunsho stuns, Oristanio responds
Cuesta made two attacking changes at the interval, introducing Gaetano Oristanio and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia. The switch paid dividends for Cagliari first: substitute Michael Folorunsho, on only a couple of minutes, struck a spectacular effort into the top corner in the 63rd minute. Parma pushed for an equaliser and were rewarded in the 83rd when Oristanio reacted quickest to a loose ball and drilled low into the bottom-left corner to level the scores.
Injuries and late intensity
The closing stages were disrupted by injuries to Sebastiano Esposito and Emanuele Valeri, but despite late pressure from both sides, neither could find a winner. The draw left Parma rueing a missed chance to extend momentum, while Cagliari will take confidence from a resilient road display.
Implications for both teams
Parma’s stoppage in form raises questions about consistency at home after a high from their Milan victory. Cagliari’s performance, by contrast, underlines their capacity to strike quickly from the bench and grind out results away from home. Both managers can draw positives: Parma from their sustained pressure and Cagliari from their tactical discipline and game-changing substitutions.
Betting outlook
The late equaliser suggests markets should respect Cagliari’s resilience away. Punters might consider backing Cagliari on the Asian +0.5 or a Cagliari double-chance in similar fixtures.
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Both Teams To Score looks a viable play given finishing from both sides, and bettors should monitor injury updates for Esposito and Valeri before staking on squad-dependent markets.
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