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Italian Serie A - Cagliari VS Inter Milan Prediction
Italy Serie A - Cagliari VS Inter Milan
Match Time:29-12-2024 01:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Cagliari
Cagliari will head into their final match of 2024 without Zito Luvumbo, who has been sidelined due to a sprained ankle. While this is the only confirmed absentee for Davide Nicola’s side, the coach is expected to make some adjustments to his starting XI.
Nicolas Viola is in contention to replace Gianluca Gaetano as the primary playmaker behind lone striker Roberto Piccoli. Meanwhile, veteran forward Leonardo Pavoletti, who recently moved into fifth place on Cagliari’s all-time Serie A goals list, is likely to reprise his role as an impactful substitute from the bench.
In terms of formation, Cagliari are set to line up in a 3-5-2 setup. Alen Sherri will start between the posts, protected by a back three consisting of Gabriele Zappa on the right, Sebastiano Luperto in the centre, and José Luis Palomino on the left.
The midfield will feature Nadir Zortea and Razvan Marin occupying the wide positions, while Michel Adopo, Antoine Makoumbou, and Tommaso Augello form the central trio. Nicolas Viola will play as the advanced midfielder, supporting Roberto Piccoli, who leads the lineup front.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan head into their final Serie A match of the year with plans to field their strongest available XI before heading to Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa Italiana. However, Simone Inzaghi remains without Benjamin Pavard due to injury, and there are doubts over Francesco Acerbi’s readiness for the match.
Matteo Darmian, though, is expected to be available on the bench after missing last week’s victory over Como. Leading the line, captain Lautaro Martinez boasts an exceptional record against Cagliari, having scored nine goals in nine league appearances against the Sardinian side. Impressively, five of his last six Serie A goals have come in away fixtures.
In terms of formation, Inter are set to deploy a 3-5-2 system. Yann Sommer will start in goal, shielded by a back three comprising Yan Bisseck on the right, Stefan de Vrij centrally, and Alessandro Bastoni on the left. Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco will operate as wing-backs, providing width and support in both defence and attack.
Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will form a dynamic midfield trio, tasked with controlling the game and creating chances. Up front, Lautaro Martinez will partner with Marcus Thuram to lead Inter’s attack.
Cagliari possible starting lineup:
Sherri; Zappa, Luperto, Palomino; Zortea, Adopo, Makoumbou, Marin, Augello; Viola; Piccoli
Inter Milan possible starting lineup:
Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram
Cagliari vs Inter Milan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Inter Milan have an impressive recent record against Cagliari and have won 27 out of the last 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Cagliari's six victories.
Inter Milan have won 10 of their last 13 matches against Cagliari in Serie A and have scored a total of 33 goals in these matches, with their only such defeat during this period coming in 2019.
Inter Milan have won seven of their last eight matches away from home against Cagliari in Serie A and have won each of their last four such games in the competition.
Cagliari have lost their last three matches in Serie A and could suffer four league defeats on the trot for the first time since February 2024.
Cagliari held Inter Milan to a draw in the previous league game between the two teams.
Prediciton: Cagliari 1-3 Inter Milan
Inter have spent the most minutes leading matches this season (683) while Cagliari have been ahead for the fewest (99), and they should both continue in the same vein this weekend. The champions will be in no mood to relent as they try to apply pressure on several title rivals; their ailing hosts are in no position to stop them.
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