Juventus Turin comes into its own Allianz Stadium on the back of a fresh 3-2 away win in the Champions League at Bodo/Glimt, but is only seventh in the league with 20 points. This Saturday, the team welcomes Cagliari for the 13th matchday of Serie A, with kick-off at 6 p.m., and the starting position is clear: the Bianconeri want to keep up with the leaders, while Cagliari are in 14th place with eleven points, just three points ahead of the relegation zone. Juventus’ form seems to be divided: the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina, including a penalty disallowed by VAR after an intervention by Vlahović, was followed by an energetic turnaround in Norway, but at the same time, the midweek games and the strain of traveling could be taking their toll. Cagliari have been waiting for a league win since mid-September and have a tricky run of fixtures ahead with Juventus, Roma, and Atalanta.
The head-to-head record clearly favors Juventus: in the last five encounters, the Turin side has won three times, with two games ending in draws and Cagliari remaining winless. Juve won the most recent meeting in February 1-0 away from home, but in the last four encounters, both teams have always scored and there have usually been more than 1.5 goals. Juventus remains nominally in the advantage, but the strain of the midweek fixtures could make the game more open than the odds suggest. A narrow Juventus victory and at least one goal on each side seem realistic, but detailed betting or lineup predictions will depend on the latest injury and fitness checks.
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin
- Date and time: November 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (matchday 13)
From a betting perspective, two approaches stand out in particular: a high-scoring game with over 3.5 goals and a dominant Juventus victory without conceding a goal, ideally with a lead at halftime. In the three-way market, Juventus is the clear favorite with odds of 1.30, but special bets that pick up on specific patterns of both teams promise more value.
The recent results of both teams, Cagliari’s 3-3 draw with Genoa and Juventus’ 3-2 win at Bodo/Glimt, suggest that there will be over 3.5 goals. In 80% of Cagliari’s recent games, at least two goals have been scored after the break, and the absence of Yerry Mina further weakens an already vulnerable defense, which improves the conditions for many goals. On the other hand, Juventus winning without conceding and leading at halftime are compelling arguments: Cagliari has massive offensive problems, has been waiting for a win since mid-September, and has failed to score in 80% of its games at halftime, while Juventus has scored early in its last two games. Both scenarios thus offer an alternative to a simple home win. Those looking for higher odds and risk should consider over 3.5 goals, while those who prefer more control should focus on Juventus leading at halftime or winning without conceding a goal and adjust their stakes and possible combinations to their own risk profile.
Juventus Form & Record Check
After 12 matchdays, Juventus is only in seventh place with 20 points, which is a rather meager record for the club’s ambitions. The series of five competitive games without defeat, with two wins and three draws, indicates stability, but at the same time highlights the main problem: too often, clear wins are missing.
The form analysis paints a mixed picture. In four of their last five games, Juventus conceded at least one goal, but also scored in four of those games. The first halves are often tough, with the game usually only picking up pace after the break, which points to a tactical pattern, difficulties in dominating games early on and deciding them early. Concrete examples are the 1-1 draw in Florence with the penalty for Vlahović, which was initially awarded but then disallowed after VAR intervention, the lead by Kostić and the late equalizer by Mandragora, or the goalless derby against Torino, in which the team remained stable but missed the decisive moments in attack. In the Champions League, the team showed character and a late winning mentality in the 3-2 win in Bodø/Glimt, but also revealed a certain vulnerability to early deficits.
In terms of personnel and tactics, coach Luciano Spalletti is still searching for the ideal balance. The absences of Bremer and Milik, as well as Rugani with muscle problems, are noticeable setbacks, but some of them should be resolved soon. In the short term, it would be important to simulate more game phases in training in which tempo and determination are increased early on, for example through pressing transitions and rehearsed set pieces, while at the same time reducing rotation and defining roles in attack and defense more clearly in order to develop more punch. Defensively, clear assignments during transitions and when defending set pieces will help reduce the number of goals conceded. Creative players such as Yildız can provide additional impetus in key phases and open up tight games. If Juventus manages to emerge victorious from close games more often, especially against direct rivals, a push into the upper echelons of the table is possible. However, if there are too many draws, the gap to the top will continue to grow, despite a fundamentally solid unbeaten streak and a squad that has significantly more potential with a more consistent playing style.
Coach Luciano Spalletti is likely to stick with a 3-4-2-1 formation. Perin is likely to start in goal after playing in the 3-2 win at Bodo/Glimt, leaving Di Gregorio on the bench for now. Bremer is still out with a meniscus injury, so Kalulu, Kelly, and Cabal are expected to start in central defense. Locatelli and Koopmeiners are likely to form the central midfield, with João Mário on the right and Cambiaso on the left. Yildiz seems set to start in the attacking trio, with McKennie likely to play alongside him as the second number 10. Openda is expected to start as the lone striker, while Vlahović would initially come off the bench.
Cagliari Form & Record Check
Cagliari have been waiting for another league win since September 19 and their 2-1 victory over Lecce, with only three draws and two defeats from their last five games. With 11 points in 14th place in the table, the gap to the relegation zone is minimal and the situation is correspondingly tense. The main problems are evident in defense from set pieces and in the second half. In four of their last five games, the score was goalless or level at halftime, with goals regularly conceded after the break. Individual errors, such as Caprile’s against Genoa, are noticeable, and concentration and fitness do not always seem stable in the closing stages.
There are at least some signs of improvement in attack, with Borrelli now on three goals and Esposito on two, while the midfield is still without a goal. Injuries are exacerbating the situation in defense, with Yerry Mina suffering from a bruised leg, Zé Pedro out long-term, and Andrea Belotti expected to be out until April with a cruciate ligament rupture. The squad is also unbalanced, with many players designated for the left side, but few right-footed players, which is why a stopgap solution of moving Deiola back into defense alongside Luperto is conceivable. The schedule is extremely challenging in the coming weeks with Juventus, Roma, and Atalanta, and realistic chances to pick up points will probably not open up again until mid- or late December, for example in the home game against Pisa. In the short term, Cagliari needs more tactical stability in set pieces, targeted fitness work, and clearer rotation to get through the second halves better. In the medium term, investors could become active in the January transfer window, with a replacement striker for Belotti seeming like an obvious target.
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Juventus – Cagliari Head-to-Head Comparison & Statistics
Juventus remained unbeaten in their last five direct duels with Cagliari, winning three games and drawing two. Cagliari has been waiting for a win against the Bianconeri since 2023. The clearest expression of this dominance was the 4-0 win in the Coppa Italia round of 16 in December 2024, Cagliari’s heaviest defeat in this recent series.
Juventus have been reliable in attack in these games, scoring at least once in all five encounters, while Cagliari have also scored in each of the last three games, but have conceded in all five. Four of the five meetings have seen more than 1.5 goals, with many games starting cautiously and only becoming more lively after the break. The statistics clearly favor Juventus for the upcoming game, with the chances of them scoring statistically high and the Sardinians’ defense looking vulnerable. At the same time, Cagliari’s recent goals in three consecutive games suggest that a completely one-sided result is by no means guaranteed.
