Monza vs Cagliari: Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Monza vs Cagliari Match Summary

Monza vs Cagliari pits a struggling home side against one of the form teams in Serie A, yet the market still leans towards the hosts on Monday evening.

Monza have managed only one win from their opening six league outings. Ivan Juric's side create plenty but finish poorly, and their games rarely stay quiet.

Cagliari arrive with three wins and a draw from their last four games, the draw coming against Juventus. They sit well above Monza in the table and look the more settled side.

Cagliari shade the head-to-head, with three wins to Monza's two and one draw. For a home side desperate for points, this is a fixture they cannot afford to lose.

Monza vs Cagliari Form

Monza's results have been grim, with only two wins in their last 10 matches against all opponents. Juric's side play direct, with long balls and plenty of crosses, and that makes for open, messy games. Gustavo Varela carries the threat up top, finding the net three times across his last five Serie A outings.

Cagliari have won 5 of their last 10 matches against all opponents, and the recent run is stronger still. Daniel Maldini is the standout, on the scoresheet in each of his last four Serie A appearances. Attacking through the middle with a consistent first eleven, they have the settled look the hosts lack.

Monza vs Cagliari Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Monza: M. Pessina (Injured/out), P. Ciurria (Injured/out), J. Ziólkowski (Injured/out), I. Touré (Injured/doubtful), L. Lucchesi (Suspended)

Cagliari: R. Idrissi (Injured/out), M. Felici (Injured/out), Y. Trepy (Unavailable, other reason)

Monza

Juric is without the suspended Lucchesi, so Goglichidze steps into the back three of a probable 3-4-2-1. Akinsanmiro and Folorunsho form the engine room, with Birindelli and Mangas as wing-backs, while Ngonge and Dany Mota support Varela and Zeballos drops to the bench. Touré is a doubt, and Ziólkowski, Pessina and Ciurria remain out.

Cagliari

Pisacane is set to name the same XI that held Juventus. Yerry Mina gets the nod over Deiola at the heart of the defence, Winks, Romano and Adopo keep their places in midfield, and Massolin heads for a second straight start alongside Maldini behind Mendy. Idrissi and Felici are injured, while Trepy is unavailable.

Monza vs Cagliari Predicted Lineup

Monza

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Törnqvist; Kouadio, Goglichidze, Carboni; Birindelli, Akinsanmiro, Folorunsho, Mangas; Ngonge, Mota; Varela

Cagliari

Formation: 4-3-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Caprile; Pedro, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert; Romano, Winks, Adopo; Massolin, Maldini; Mendy

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Monza vs Cagliari Key Stats & Match Facts

• Monza have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 matches against Cagliari in Serie A.

• There have been 12+ shots on target in 3 of Monza's last 3 matches in Serie A.

• There have been 26+ shots taken in 6 of Cagliari's last 6 matches in Serie A.

• Gustavo Varela has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 appearances in Serie A.

• Paul Mendy has committed 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 appearances in Serie A.

Monza vs Cagliari Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Monza to edge a tight, open contest with both sides scoring. Cagliari arrive in the better form, but Monza's direct, cross-heavy approach and leaky defence point towards goals at both ends rather than a cagey afternoon.

Best Bets

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Monza have gone over 2.5 in 5 of their last 6 Serie A games. The projection rates this well above the implied probability on offer, and Monza's direct, cross-heavy style rarely produces a quiet evening. Add a home defence that struggles with set pieces and individual errors, and goals look the right angle.

Both teams to score: Yes. Monza and Cagliari are each projected to score in this one. Monza create plenty but leak at the back, while Cagliari bring a forward line led by Maldini in red-hot scoring form. The projected scores have both sides finding the net, and the price undersells that.

Monza vs Cagliari Bet Builder

Our Monza vs Cagliari bet builder tips combine three legs: Daniel Maldini to score anytime, Alessandro Deiola to be shown a card and both teams to score.

Maldini has found the net in every one of his last four Serie A outings and keeps his role behind Mendy. That scoring record makes him the obvious focal point of this builder.

Deiola has picked up a card in three of his last five Serie A appearances. He loses his starting spot to Mina, so this leg needs him off the bench, but his disciplinary record is hard to ignore.

Both teams to score has landed in 6 of Monza's last 6 matches. Their defence keeps leaking and their attack keeps creating, so Cagliari will get their moments.

At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 35/2 and is as short as 9/1 elsewhere.

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Monza vs Cagliari Talking Points

Cagliari will be without Pisacane on the touchline after a ban picked up against Juventus, leaving assistant Giacomo Murelli in the technical area. The key battle could come from dead balls: Monza share top spot in Serie A for set-piece goals alongside Lecce, and defending set pieces is a clear weakness for Cagliari. The warning sign for the goals angle is the visitors' own record, with under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 Serie A games, but Monza's chaotic style should drag them into a messier evening than they would like. That tension is exactly why the Monza vs Cagliari betting odds keep the hosts narrowly in front.

Monza vs Cagliari Predictions FAQs

When is Monza vs Cagliari?

Monza vs Cagliari kicks off at 17:30 UK time on Monday 19 October 2026.

Where is Monza vs Cagliari being played?

Monza vs Cagliari is being played at U-Power Stadium.

What competition is Monza vs Cagliari in?

Monza vs Cagliari is a Serie A match in the 2026/2027 season.

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