Udinese vs Cagliari Prediction 19 September 2026
📢 Cagliari have made a very positive start to the season. After four matchdays they have nine points and sit fifth in the table - an excellent position for the Sardinians. But maintaining that run will not be easy. Next up is a trip to the Bluenergy Stadium to face Udinese, a solid mid-table Serie A side who are in particular need of points after two consecutive defeats.
Udinese hold on to their advantage in an extended run.
📊 Over recent years, the two sides have met 37 times. Udinese have the upper hand, with 18 wins to Cagliari's 10, and nine draws. Cagliari have now gone nine matches in a row without beating their opponents in normal time. Last season, the meeting at the Bluenergy Stadium ended 1-1, while Cagliari lost 0-2 at home.
Head-to-head statistics Udinese - Cagliari
Udinese have lost momentum after their bright start.
⚫ Udinese made a very bright start to the new football year. In the Coppa Italia they won two matches and reached the Round of 16, and in the league they were unbeaten in their first two rounds. Two consecutive defeats followed, however, leaving them with four points and a provisional 13th place. Their results should be viewed in the context of a very difficult run of fixtures: they have already faced Como (1-1), Lazio (1-2) and Inter (3-5).
⚪ In the previous round Udinese were away at the reigning Italian champions. The opening stages went almost perfectly for them - by the 16th minute they were two goals ahead. But they could not hold on to that lead. Inter gradually took control, scored five goals in a row and turned the match completely around. Udinese pulled one back late on but could not do any more. Statistically, the defeat looked entirely logical - Inter's dominance in terms of play was overwhelming.
Match Results: Udinese Calcio
Cagliari make the most of their chances
🔴 Cagliari have probably already taken a screenshot of the league table and pinned it somewhere prominent at their training ground. They have made a very good start to the season. Yes, they have already been knocked out of the Coppa Italia, losing at home to Verona 1-2, but in Serie A things are going almost perfectly - 9 points from a possible 12 and a provisional fifth place. Their only slip came against the reigning champions, to whom Cagliari lost by the minimum margin of 0-1.
🔵 Last weekend the team managed to beat a very serious opponent in Atalanta, who are regular contenders for a Champions League place. The victory was particularly valuable given the circumstances: Cagliari were playing away, were clear underdogs, conceded first and spent almost the entire match under serious pressure. The shot difference was enormous - 5-22. Yet even in that situation they did not fall apart, managed to turn the game around and snatched a 2-1 win. A penalty on 61 minutes certainly helped, but the comeback itself against a strong opponent says something about the character of this team.
Match Results: Cagliari Calcio
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Udinese Calcio
❌ Udinese head into matchday five with several players unavailable. Oumar Solet-Bomavoko and Juan Arizala are recovering from thigh injuries, while Matteo Palma and Nicolò Zaniolo are out with muscular injuries. Alessandro Zanoli remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament rupture, and Jakub Piotrowksi is not available due to a health issue.
Cagliari Calcio
❌ Cagliari also have their own injury concerns. Zé Pedro remains a doubt due to a hand injury, while M'Bala Nzola and Yaël Trépy are doubts due to physical issues. Riyad Idrissi continues to recover from a cruciate ligament injury, while Mattia Felici has a similar injury and is out for the rest of the season.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Cagliari have been impressively solid defensively. Across four Serie A rounds, they have conceded just two goals - one each against Inter and Atalanta. Only Roma have a better record, having conceded just once. Udinese could find it difficult to break down this defence, particularly if Cagliari again pack the space in front of their penalty area. On that basis, Udinese Team Total - Under 1.5 at 1.60* looks a good option.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Cagliari regularly get to the corner flag against Udinese. In 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings, they have won at least four corners. Their numbers after four Serie A rounds are also decent - an average of 4.8 corners per match. With that in mind, Cagliari Team Total Corners - Over 3.5 at 1.75* looks an interesting bet.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Udinese are not gentle in the tackle - they average 2.3 yellow cards per match. Only Venezia currently have a higher figure, at 2.5. Against a Cagliari side that likes to break on the counter, the hosts will likely need to stop some of those runs with fouls. We are therefore backing Udinese Team Total Yellow Cards - Over 1.5.
* Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
According to the bookmakers, Udinese are considered favourites for this match, but the current Cagliari side certainly don't look like a team that can be comfortably beaten on quality alone. The visitors have had a very solid start to the season, look assured without the ball and have already shown they can hold firm under serious pressure. In Udine, they will most likely sit back and let the hosts take the initiative, with defending the priority. It is also worth noting that Total Goals - Under 2.5 has landed in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings between these sides. That is our main bet here. We expect the final score to be 1-1.
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Betting Tips: Udinese Calcio - Cagliari Calcio
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