Read our Cagliari vs Inter Milan prediction, bet builder tips, latest odds, and predicted lineups ahead of this exciting Italian Serie A showdown.
Cagliari vs Inter Milan Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 30 August 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 (UK time) |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Unipol Domus |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sports 1 (UK) |
Reigning Italian champions Inter Milan head to Sardinia for Cagliari vs Inter Milan, a Matchday 2 fixture in the 2026-27 Serie A season at the Unipol Domus.
Cagliari host their first home game of the campaign in good heart, having opened with a 1-0 away win at Parma. Fabio Pisacane's side sit 11th early on.
Inter arrive under Cristian Chivu unbeaten in their last 11 Serie A matches, fresh from a 4-1 hammering of Monza on the opening weekend. They are firm favourites here.
The recent record makes grim reading for the hosts. Inter have won each of their last six away meetings with Cagliari across all competitions, keeping a clean sheet in the last three.
Cagliari vs Inter Milan Form
Cagliari opened the new campaign with a 1-0 away win over Parma on 23 August, Alessandro Romano striking on his debut. They have won each of their last three Serie A matches, all by a single goal, which tells you Pisacane's side are stubborn and organised rather than free-scoring. Sitting 11th in the early table, this is a much sterner test.
Inter began with a statement 4-1 win over Monza and remain undefeated in their last 11 Serie A outings. Chivu's side have scored at least two goals in eight of their last nine league games, and their attacking quality is their calling card. Lautaro Martinez leads the line, with Pio Esposito fresh from a backheel finish against Monza.
Cagliari vs Inter Milan Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Cagliari: Riyad Idrissi (Injured/out), Yohann Trepy (Unavailable/out)
Inter Milan: No reported absentees
Cagliari
Pisacane looks set to line up in a 4-3-2-1. Caprile is confirmed in goal behind a back four of Obert, Mina, Rodriguez and Ze Pedro, though Deiola could come in for the Colombian at the last. Youngster Romano, who scored on debut, is flanked by Winks and Adopo in the engine room, with Fazzini and Maldini supporting lone striker Mendy, once again preferred over Kevin Carlos.
Inter Milan
Chivu sticks with his trusted 3-5-2 but may rotate. Martinez keeps his place in goal and Stones could make his first start alongside Bisseck and Bastoni. Sucic is expected to start over Zielinski, with Barella and Calhanoglu locked in and Diouf and Dimarco on the flanks. Lautaro Martinez and Pio Esposito lead the line, with Thuram in line for a bench appearance.
Cagliari vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineup
Cagliari
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Caprile; Obert, Mina, Rodriguez, Ze Pedro; Adopo, Winks, Romano; Fazzini, Maldini; Mendy
Inter Milan
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Martinez; Bisseck, Stones, Bastoni; Diouf, Sucic, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dimarco; Esposito, L. Martinez
Cagliari vs Inter Milan Key Stats & Match Facts
Inter have scored 2+ goals in all eight of their last eight meetings with Cagliari in Serie A.
Inter have had 15+ shots in nine of their last ten matches against Cagliari in Serie A.
Lautaro Martinez has scored in each of his last six appearances against Cagliari in Serie A.
Cagliari have won each of their last three Serie A matches, all by a one-goal margin.
Alessandro Romano struck the winner in Cagliari's 1-0 opening-day victory at Parma on 23 August 2026.
Cagliari vs Inter Milan Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Everything points to an away win. Inter are heavy favourites at 21/50 with 10Bet, unbeaten on the road in Serie A and firing in front of goal. Cagliari are stubborn at home but this is a step up. We fancy a 0-2 Inter win with a clean sheet.
Best Bets
Petar Sucic to have Over 1.5 Shots for Inter Milan against Cagliari. Sucic is set to start in an Inter midfield expected to dominate possession in a game they are heavily fancied to control. The numbers back a busy, forward-thinking outing from him, making this a tidy value angle.
Lautaro Martinez to have Over 1.5 Shots On Target for Inter Milan. Martinez spearheads the attack in a side projected to score more than two goals, and his record against Cagliari is outstanding. With Inter dominating the ball, the Argentine should be firing off efforts on target throughout.
Cagliari vs Inter Milan Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans fully into Inter's dominance: Lautaro Martinez to score and to rack up shots, over 1.5 Inter goals, and a Federico Dimarco assist.
Lautaro Martinez anytime goalscorer is the anchor. The striker has scored in each of his last six appearances against Cagliari in Serie A, a ruthless record against this opposition.
Martinez over 3.5 shots stacks the same theme. He has attempted 4+ shots in each of his last six outings against Cagliari, so the volume is clearly there.
Over 1.5 Inter goals looks solid too. Inter have scored 2+ goals in all eight of their last eight meetings with Cagliari, a run this attack should extend.
Federico Dimarco over 0.5 assists rounds it off. The left-sided man has assisted in each of his last three appearances against Cagliari, a real creative threat from the flank.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 17/2 and is as short as 4.85/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £37 from best to worst price.
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Cagliari vs Inter Milan Talking Points
Pisacane was under no illusions in his pre-match press conference, noting that Inter "has changed little, they have many players that they already had last year and they have added new strings to their bow." He also confirmed that midfielder Michel Adopo is untouchable and will not leave the club in this window. That combination of a settled, dangerous visitor and a home side determined to hold onto its key men sets the tone. Cagliari have won three on the trot, all by the odd goal, so they can be a nuisance. But Inter's attacking quality, headed by Lautaro Martinez, is a different order entirely, and the away side's dominant recent record in this fixture is hard to argue with.
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