Cagliari – Inter Milan
Our Cagliari – Inter prediction is: Inter to win – 1.44 – odds
- Inter have won their last four Serie A games
- Cagliari Calcio have lost their last three Serie A games
- Inter are in 3rd place and Cagliari Calcio are in 18th place
Cagliari Calcio face Inter Milan at the Unipol Domus Stadium, Cagliari. In the current Serie A season, Inter Milan are in third place with 37 points, while Cagliari Calcio are in 18th place with 14 points. Last season, the encounter between the two teams ended in a 2-2 draw, with Cagliari securing a point through a late goal from Nicolas Viola.
Given the current table situation, Inter Milan are favorites going into this game, but Cagliari will be looking to collect important points in the fight against relegation in front of their home crowd. Find out who will come out on top in our Cagliari – Inter prediction.
Cagliari – Inter info
- Date & Time: 28.12.2024, 18:00
- Venue: Unipol Domus, Cagliari
- Competition: Serie A, match day 18
- Broadcast/livestream: DAZN
Cagliari Form & Bilanz Check
Cagliari Calcio met FC Venice at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo and suffered a 1-2 defeat. In the 39th minute, Francesco Zampano put the hosts in the lead after Gaetano Oristanio made a remarkable run down the left.
After the break, Marin Sverko made it 2-0 to Venice with an impressive solo run. Cagliari managed to reduce the deficit in the 76th minute through Leonardo Pavoletti, who headed in a cross from Tommaso Augello.
Despite intense efforts in the final phase, Cagliari was unable to equalize. With this defeat, Cagliari Calcio remains in 18th place in the table, while Venezia FC was able to collect important points in the relegation battle.
Downward trend
Cagliari Calcio are currently in the throes of a serious crisis, having not won in their last four competitive matches. This losing streak includes three Serie A games and one Coppa Italia game. The recent league results are particularly disappointing, as they have left the club in 18th place and the threat of relegation is a real one.
In Serie A, they have recently lost to direct competitors in the lower third of the table, costing Cagliari valuable points in the battle to avoid relegation. Their performance in the Coppa Italia was also disappointing: instead of a success that might have given them a boost in the league, they were knocked out of the competition at an early stage.
If this trend continues, it will be extremely difficult for Cagliari to avoid relegation to Serie B. The team is now under great pressure to improve both in terms of their play and mentally in order to start picking up points again in the coming weeks.
Cagliari facts & analysis
- 18th place in the Serie A
- Without a win in their last four competitive matches (all competitions)
- Cagliari are the underdogs in the upcoming game
Inter Form & Balance Check
Inter Milan hosted newly promoted Como 1907 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza and secured a 2-0 win. Despite the clear superiority of the hosts, the first half ended goalless. Inter dominated the entire game with 63% possession and 17 shots on goal. In the 48th minute, Carlos Augusto headed the opening goal after a corner from Hakan Calhanoglu.
In added time, Marcus Thuram made it 2-0 with a precise shot into the top right corner, sealing the victory for Inter. With this success, Inter Milan remain in third place with 37 points, close behind Atalanta and Napoli
Away strength
Inter Milan have impressed in the current Serie A season, particularly with their away form. In seven away games, the Nerazzurri have recorded five wins and two draws. This means they are currently unbeaten away from home and have picked up an impressive 2.43 points per game on average.
Their goal scoring is also remarkable: in their seven away games, Inter scored a total of 21 goals and only conceded five. This strong record shows that Inter are not only dangerous in attack, but also stable defensively, a crucial factor that continues to position them as one of the top contenders for the league title.
Inter Facts & Analysis
- 3rd Place in Serie A
- Still undefeated in Serie A away games
- Inter leading the head to head
Cagliari Calcio is expected to field a 3-5-1-1 system. This formation focuses on compact defense and uses the midfield to create a numerical advantage and support the lone striker with creative passes.
Inter Milan, on the other hand, will play with a 3-4-1-2 formation. With two strikers and a central playmaker behind them, Inter will take an offensive approach, while the four-man midfield should provide stability and width.
Cagliari – Inter head-to-head & statistics
In head-to-head duels, Inter have a clear lead: in the last ten meetings, they have won seven times, two games ended in a draw, and Inter have only suffered one defeat. The Nerazzurri are also considered the clear favorites in the upcoming duel due to their form and quality.
Direct comparison (H2H)
