Cagliari vs Udinese Prediction 9 May 2026
📢 What can we expect from the Serie A Matchday 36 clash between Cagliari and Udinese at the "Unipol Domus"? The "Little Zebras" are cruising through the end of the season without any significant motivation, comfortably sitting in 11th place. Meanwhile, the "Islanders" have almost secured their spot in the top flight for next season, although they still need to make it official. Therefore, we recommend checking out our prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Recent head-to-head history favors the "Little Zebras": out of 36 matches, the Islanders have claimed victory 10 times, nine games ended in a draw, while Udinese came out on top 17 times. In the first round, the teams couldn't determine a winner and played to a 1-1 draw, although Udinese clearly had the upper hand in terms of gameplay.
Head-to-head statistics Cagliari - Udinese
Cagliari Calcio Team Overview
🔴 Cagliari have faced turbulent times for most of the season, enduring lengthy winless streaks that kept them perilously close to the relegation zone. However, their recent performances have been commendable. They have only lost one of their last four matches, and that defeat came away against the formidable Inter (0-3). Last weekend, Cagliari pleasantly surprised by holding Bologna to a draw on the road (0-0). It's worth noting that they looked at least as good as their opponents: while Bologna had more attempts (13 to 8), Cagliari were far more dangerous in terms of creating clear-cut chances (2-0 in terms of expected goals).
🔵 This recent run has significantly bolstered Cagliari's standing in the table. With three games remaining, they sit in 15th place, nine points clear of the relegation zone. Given this scenario, it is highly likely that Cagliari will secure their Serie A status, although they still need to formally seal the deal.
Match Results: Cagliari Calcio
Udinese Calcio Team Overview
⚪ Udinese are having a solid season by their standards. At the very least, they've secured their spot in Serie A for another year, which is already an achievement of their primary goal. The "Little Zebras" currently sit 11th in the standings with 47 points. In the best-case scenario, they could even finish the season in eighth place, as they trail by just four points.
⚫ Recently, Udinese have also put on impressive performances. Since mid-March, the team have played six matches and suffered only one defeat, losing to Parma (0-1). During this stretch, the "Little Zebras" managed to take points from Milan (3-0) and Como (0-0), both of whom are battling for Champions League spots. In their previous outing, Udinese comfortably defeated Torino (2-0), proving that even without significant motivation from the standings, they can maintain a high level of play.
Match Results: Udinese Calcio
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Cagliari Calcio
🚫 The team is facing significant squad issues: Joseph Liteta, Juan Rodriguez, Luca Mazzitelli, Alessandro Deiola, Gennaro Borrelli, as well as Mattia Felici, Riyad Idrissi, and Leonardo Pavoletti are all sidelined due to injuries and will miss the rest of the season.
📌 In terms of the impact of these absences, Deiola's is particularly notable. He has been consistently getting substantial playing time recently, but had to be substituted in the last match due to an injury late in the first half. The other players have been out for a while, so their absence is not as critical at this point.
Udinese Calcio
🚫 The visitors face fewer squad issues: Jordan Zemura is doubtful, and Christian Kabasele will miss the match due to suspension. Additionally, Nicolo Bertola and Alessandro Zanoli are sidelined with injuries, with Zanoli ruled out for the rest of the season.
📌 In terms of the impact of these absences, Kabasele's absence could be a significant blow for Udinese. The defender is a key player for the team, consistently playing the full 90 minutes, making it challenging to replace him without repercussions.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Cagliari have struggled to find the back of the net this season, scoring just 36 goals in 35 Serie A matches. They have failed to score more than once in 11 of their last 12 league games. Udinese, on the other hand, have kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 6 matches, making the bet on Cagliari under 1.5 goals at odds of 1.50* a solid choice.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In head-to-head clashes with Udinese, the "Islanders" not only score infrequently but also struggle to mount significant attacks, resulting in few corner opportunities. Cagliari have taken fewer than 4.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 encounters against the "Little Zebras" in Serie A. You can place a bet on this event at odds of 1.90*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editor's Prediction
Bookmakers see Cagliari as slight favorites in this clash, but their assessment is open to debate. Udinese remain one of the toughest opponents for the "Islanders": Cagliari have failed to win in 12 of their last 13 Serie A encounters with them. Moreover, this season, the "Little Zebras" look more confident and are significantly higher in the standings. While Cagliari do have the home advantage, in terms of performance and overall stability, the visitors are not inferior. Therefore, our main bet is Udinese will not lose. We anticipate a scoreline of 1-2 on the board.
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