Udinese vs Cagliari Prediction
📢 What can we expect from the clash between these Serie A table neighbors in the sixth round at the Dacia Arena in Udine? Udinese and Cagliari have kicked off the season on a similar note and currently occupy adjacent spots in the mid-table. Both teams have shown they can step up their game as matches progress and have already proven capable of troubling any opponent, though each has its own weaknesses. This promises fans an intriguing and unpredictable football match.
Head-to-Head
📊 Recent head-to-head history between Udinese and Cagliari favors the "Little Zebras": out of 35 matches, they've claimed victory in 17, while the "Islanders" have secured 10 wins, with 8 games ending in draws. Last season, Udinese took all available points, winning both encounters-first at home with a 2-0 scoreline and then away with a 2-1 triumph.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Udinese Calcio Team Overview
⚪ Udinese kicked off the season with vigor, pleasantly surprising even the skeptics. In the first three rounds, the "Little Zebras" collected seven out of a possible nine points, securing a spot in the upper half of the table. This sparked hopes among fans for a push towards European competition. However, the team suddenly lost momentum. The last two rounds were disastrous, dropping the club to 11th place and overshadowing their impressive start.
⚫ While the heavy 0-3 defeat to AC Milan can be attributed to the vast difference in quality and the current form of their opponents, the game against league newcomers Sassuolo was a harsh reality check. Last weekend, Kosta Runjaic's side suffered a 1-3 away defeat to the "Black and Greens," finding themselves 0-2 down by the 12th minute after conceding two quick goals due to subpar defensive play. It wasn't until midway through the match that the team managed to regain some composure and attempted to turn the tide, but they ultimately failed to salvage any points.
Match Results: Udinese Calcio
Cagliari Calcio Team Overview
🔴 Cagliari have pleasantly surprised with their performance at the start of the season, appearing much more composed than at the end of last season when they were fighting for survival until the very end. Currently, the "Islanders" share the same seven points as Udinese, yet they seem more consistent and hold the tenth spot in the standings. Fabio Pisacane's squad avoids major collapses and strives to maintain a steady performance, regardless of the opponent's status.
🔵 The only match that Cagliari can't count as a success was last round's clash against Inter Milan (0-2). Even the support from their home crowd couldn't help them: the team struggled to break free from the Milanese pressure and managed only six shots throughout the game, none on target. The xG metric showed a massive gap-0.48 compared to 3.95 in favor of the visitors, so the final scoreline could be seen as merciful. However, losing to one of the title contenders wasn't a tragedy-no one expected Cagliari to pick up points in this match.
Match Results: Cagliari Calcio
Latest news
Udinese Calcio
📣 Following the match against Sassuolo (1-3), Udinese's head coach Kosta Runjaic commented on the team's poor defensive performance: "We have to accept this defeat. I'm disappointed and even angry with myself. We allowed the opponent to score too easily, and this isn't the first time; you can't expect results like that. We need to improve defensively and learn quickly, especially the younger players."
🚫 Udinese have just one player sidelined: Adam Buksa is out with a broken nose and is expected to return by mid-October.
Cagliari Calcio
📣 After the match against Inter (0-2), Cagliari's head coach Fabio Pisacane acknowledged the defeat as deserved: "Inter earned their victory, and we played too timidly. It's a shame about Folorunsho's shot hitting the post at the end - it could have brought us back into the game, but we need to show more courage from the start."
🚫 Cagliari's squad situation remains challenging. Andrea Belotti has suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury and is out until April 2026, dealing a significant blow to the team's attacking line. Goalkeeper Boris Radunovic is still recovering from a shin injury and is not ready to return. Gabriele Zappa, with a muscle strain, and Nicola Pintus, experiencing physical discomfort, remain doubtful.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Udinese continue to struggle defensively, having conceded in 8 of their last 9 Serie A matches. In the current championship run, the "Little Zebras" have managed to keep a clean sheet only once, and that was against league newcomers Pisa (1-0). Cagliari, on the other hand, look solid and are capable of exploiting the hosts' defensive weaknesses to create scoring opportunities. Our betting suggestion is a Cagliari goal.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Neither team can be classified as particularly attacking; they prefer to play cautiously and rarely create many dangerous chances. Their head-to-head encounters also tend to lack excitement. Naturally, this affects the number of corners: in 6 of their last 7 Serie A meetings, the bet on under 9.5 corners has been successful. Significant changes in the upcoming match are unlikely.
Editorial Prediction
According to the bookmakers, Udinese are the favorites for the upcoming match, but we beg to differ. The "Little Zebras" have looked lackluster in recent games, conceding six goals in two matches and losing focus early on, which seriously undermines their confidence. On the other hand, Cagliari have been consistent, showing a commendable level even against stronger opponents: a draw with Fiorentina (1-1) and a narrow defeat to Napoli (0-1 with a decisive goal in the 90+5th minute) only reinforce this view. The visitors appear more reliable defensively and are capable of taking points from Udine, so our betting suggestion is Cagliari will not lose. We anticipate a 1-1 scoreline on the board.
Betting Tips: Udinese Calcio - Cagliari Calcio
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