Get the Udinese vs Cagliari confirmed lineups, key team news, and our match prediction ahead of this Serie A clash. Explore the best odds and betting angles.
Udinese vs Cagliari Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 19 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue | Bluenergy Stadium |
The starting lineups for Udinese vs Cagliari in Serie A have been confirmed.
Udinese Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Maduka Okoye, Christian Kabasele, Enzo Ebosse, James Abankwah, Jesper Karlström, Hassane Kamara, Mërgim Vojvoda, Lennon Miller, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Nicolò Zaniolo, Keinan Davis
Substitutes: Idrissa Gueye, Daniele Padelli, Unai Gómez, Nicolò Bertola, Alessandro Zanoli, Oier Zarraga, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Bartosz Mrozek, Vakoun Bayo, Sandi Lovric
Cagliari Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI: Elia Caprile, Yerry Mina, Juan Rodríguez, Zé Pedro, Adam Obert, Alessandro Deiola, Harry Winks, Alessandro Romano, Michel Adopo, Paul Mendy, Daniel Maldini
Substitutes: Giuseppe Aurelio, Alieu Fadera, Kevin Carlos, Riccardo Ciervo, Yukinari Sugawara, Jacopo Fazzini, Ivan Sulev, Yanis Massolin, Raphael Kofler, Boris Radunovic, Joseph Liteta, Alen Sherri, Alessandro Sugamele, Roberto Gagliardini
Udinese vs Cagliari Immediate Reaction
Udinese
Udinese set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Maduka Okoye in goal behind a back three of Christian Kabasele, Enzo Ebosse, and James Abankwah. Mërgim Vojvoda and Hassane Kamara take the wing-back berths, while Jesper Karlström partners Lennon Miller in central midfield. Further forward, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp and Nicolò Zaniolo start in attacking midfield behind lone striker Keinan Davis.
Cagliari
Cagliari deploy a 4-3-1-2 system, featuring Elia Caprile in goal and a defensive line comprising Zé Pedro, Yerry Mina, Juan Rodríguez, and Adam Obert. Harry Winks anchors the midfield three alongside Alessandro Deiola and Alessandro Romano, with Michel Adopo supporting from attacking midfield. Daniel Maldini and Paul Mendy lead the line together in a two-man frontline.
Udinese vs Cagliari Reactive Bet Builder
The selected bet builder combines four legs across player performance and discipline. Nicolò Zaniolo is backed to be shown a card, while Lennon Miller is tipped for over 1.5 fouls. In attacking markets, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is selected for over 1.5 shots, alongside Daniel Maldini to score anytime for Cagliari.
Udinese vs Cagliari Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Udinese enter the match as favourites on home soil, backed by a strong historical record that has seen them remain undefeated in their last nine meetings against Cagliari across all competitions. While Cagliari have claimed five victories in their previous six league games, Udinese's balanced 3-4-2-1 structure and attacking threat via Ekkelenkamp and Davis give the hosts the upper hand at Bluenergy Stadium.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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