Parma vs Cagliari prediction & probabilities (2026-08-22)

Serie A

Parma vs Cagliari Correct Score

2026-08-22 · 19:45
Correct Score1-1Most likely · 14.1%
Best predictionMost likely · 14.1% · 1-1No single outcome dominates, read the distribution. Calibrated, not a tip.
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Expert AI analysis

The model makes Most likely · 14.1% at 1-1, its strongest read on the Correct Score market. Recent output points the same way: Parma have averaged 0.8 scored and 1.2 conceded, Cagliari 1.4 and 1.2 over their recent games. That fits a tighter goals environment: 37.5% for over 2.5 and 65.0% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.8 goals a game. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Correct Score

Most likely1-1 14.1%
Scoreline Probability
1-1 14.1%
0-0 11.9%
0-1 11.7%
1-0 11.4%
1-2 7.4%
2-1 7.2%
0-2 6.9%
2-0 6.5%

Score probability grid

Parma \ Cagliari 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 12% 12% 7% 3% 1% ·
1 11% 14% 7% 3% 1% ·
2 7% 7% 4% 1% · ·
3 2% 3% 1% 1% · ·
4 1% 1% · · · ·
5 · · · · · ·

Rows = Parma goals, columns = Cagliari. The most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 14.1%. Rather than one score, the model spreads probability across the whole grid, that distribution is the real signal. Read the heatmap as a map of likelihood, not a prediction of one score.

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

11.9%

0

23.2%

1

27.5%

2

19.6%

3

10.7%

4

7.0%

5+

In-depth analysis

36.1%Favoured: Cagliari
44.9%Both Teams to Score
37.5%Over 2.5 goals

Looking at totals, the model sees 37.5% for three or more goals and 65.0% for at least two, painting a lower-scoring picture. With Cagliari favoured at 36.1%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 1-1 on Correct Score, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianReads a tighter, lower-scoring game from the 37.5% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutCagliari are the model’s pick on the result at 36.1%, context for how the goals may flow.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Key players

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Leonardo PavolettiCagliari · 3.79 shots/90
To score 7.3%

Recent-form projection, a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

ParmaWLLLW
CagliariWDLWW

Last 5 meetings: Parma 0 · 1 draws · Cagliari 4 · 3.8 goals/game.

FAQ

What is the most likely score in Parma vs Cagliari?
The model's most likely scoreline for Parma vs Cagliari is 1-1 at 14.1%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Correct Score-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0097Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
54,671Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 28 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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