Milan vs Cagliari Prediction

🔊 Will the newly crowned Italian Super Cup holder secure 3 points in the upcoming clash? Milan, having defeated Juventus (2-1) and Inter (3-2) within a week, clearly aims to continue their winning streak. The game against Cagliari will take place at "San Siro," providing Sergio Conceicao's squad with double motivation to achieve a positive result. Meanwhile, Cagliari, actively fighting to retain their Serie A spot, also desperately needs these points. We advise you to check our prediction before placing a bet.

📊 Head-to-head

Cagliari is one of the most favorable opponents for Milan. Over a stretch of 34 matches, the "islanders" have won only once, while suffering 26 defeats. However, in the encounter that took place in the first round, Cagliari managed to achieve a draw (3-3), equalizing in the 89th minute.

🔴 Milan

Undoubtedly, for Milan fans, Sergio Conceicao is a hero. The Portuguese specialist, who took charge of the team right before the new year, managed to win a trophy in just 2 matches. The final game of the Italian Super Cup deserves special attention. Despite the scoreboard showing 0-2 by the 50th minute, the "Rossoneri" completely turned the match around (3-2). It's important to note that Milan was not playing against an ordinary club but against Inter - a team that is not only their fiercest rival but also a favorite in the title race. And this comeback cannot be considered a fluke - the team with their 3.01 xG fully deserved the victory. As for the upcoming clash, the coaching staff will be unable to count on 4 players, including Samuel Chukwueze.

🔵 Cagliari

Cagliari, of course, hasn't won any trophies recently, but they approach the upcoming clash in high spirits as well. In the previous round, the team secured a very important victory over Monza (2-1), which not only ended a series of 5 defeats but also helped them escape the relegation zone. However, luck played a significant role in this match. Over 90 minutes, the "islanders" did not create any scoring chances but somehow managed to find the net twice. Davide Nicola needs to focus more on preparing his players, as relying on luck is not sustainable. The upcoming clash might see as many as 5 players missing, including key center-back Yerry Mina.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

What can be noted about Milan's play in matches against Juventus (2-1) and Inter (3-2) is that the team did not perform well in the first half but improved significantly in all aspects in the second half. Notably, all 5 goals were scored after halftime. Cagliari does not seem like a team capable of halting the "Rossoneri's" lightning-fast attack. And in the second half, Davide Nicola's squad should start making mistakes due to fatigue. Therefore, our betting option is Milan's total goals over (1) in the 2nd half.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Cagliari, which held second place for a long time in this statistical parameter, has dropped to fourth place. However, it's worth noting that their average total corners haven't suffered much. The team continues to approach the corner flag 5.7 times per game. Milan has exactly the same numbers. In this situation, one might opt for total corners over 9.5.

📝 Editorial Prediction

Bookmakers have no doubt that Milan will be stronger in the upcoming clash. Considering what the "Rossoneri" have achieved over the past 7 days, many would agree with this opinion. Since Sergio Conceicao took over as head coach, the team seems transformed. In both the match against Juventus (2-1) and the encounter with Inter (3-2), the newly crowned Italian Super Cup holder displayed excellent attacking play and fully deserved the trophy. Analyzing the current situation shows that Cagliari is unlikely to pose serious problems for their opponent. On "Rossoneri's" side are excellent emotional states and a significant class advantage. Our main betting option is Milan to win with a handicap (-1). We believe the hosts will win with a score of 3-1.