Cagliari vs Juventus Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get the latest Cagliari vs Juventus prediction, projected lineups, and soccer picks. Explore odds and Same Game Parlay insights ahead of Sunday's game.
Jade Griffiths - October 11, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
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Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Game Date | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Cagliari, Unipol Domus |
Fourth-placed Cagliari host Juventus at Unipol Domus in Serie A, and our Cagliari vs Juventus prediction backs the visitors to cool off one of the league's hottest starts.
Fabio Pisacane's side have conceded just two league goals this season, tied for the fewest across Europe's top five leagues. This is a stubborn group that knows how to protect a lead.
Juventus sit eighth in the standings and arrive short-handed. Luciano Spalletti's side still top the Cagliari vs Juventus betting odds at -163 (Bet365) on the moneyline.
Juventus have won three of the previous meetings to Cagliari's one, with two ties. Spalletti wants his side "determined, alert and intense" against a team that cedes space to counter.
Cagliari vs Juventus Recent Results
Cagliari have banked six wins from their past seven Serie A outings, doing it the hard way by sitting deep, staying compact and closing out leads. Daniel Maldini is the man in form, finding the net in each of his past three league appearances, and he gives a defense-first side a genuine cutting edge.
Juventus have managed only one win across their previous three Serie A outings, so results haven't matched the process. They've racked up 14-plus shots in five straight Serie A games, with Kolo Muani leading the line and Zhegrova supplying from the right. That volume is why the market still trusts them.
Cagliari vs Juventus Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Cagliari: R. Idrissi (Injured/out), M. Felici (Injured/out), A. Deiola (Injured/out), K. Carlos (Injured/doubtful), Y. Trepy (Out)
Juventus: K. Yildiz (Injured/out), M. Locatelli (Injured/out), K. Thuram (Injured/out), J. Ekhator (Injured/out), J. Boga (Injured/out), K. Grabara (Injured/out)
Cagliari
Deiola's injury is the one real change in the Cagliari vs Juventus lineups for the hosts. Pisacane moves Yerry Mina into the back line beside Jesús Rodríguez, keeps his midfield intact and pairs Daniel Maldini with Mendy up top, with Fazzini operating behind them.
Juventus
Spalletti is juggling injuries and several players who returned late from international duty. Kelly is favored over Lucumí to partner Bremer, Sarr is likely to start beside Douglas Luiz, and Kolo Muani leads the attack with Zhegrova ahead of Conceição. Nico González, fatigued after his commitments with Argentina, is heading for the bench.
Cagliari vs Juventus Predicted Lineup
Cagliari
Formation: 4-3-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: E. Caprile; Z. Pedro, Y. Mina, J. Rodríguez, A. Obert; A. Romano, H. Winks, M. Adopo; J. Fazzini, D. Maldini; P. Mendy (probable)
Juventus
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: G. Vicario; P. Kalulu, L. Kelly, Bremer, A. Cambiaso; D. Luiz, P. M. Sarr; E. Zhegrova, W. McKennie, K. Alajbegovic; R. K. Muani (probable)
Cagliari vs Juventus Key Stats & Game Facts
- Juventus have scored 2+ goals in 7 out of 10 games against Cagliari in Serie A.
- There have been 27+ shots taken in 5 of Cagliari's last 5 games in Serie A.
- Alessandro Romano has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 appearances in Serie A.
- Douglas Luiz has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 5 appearances in Serie A.
- Dusan Vlahovic has scored in 3 of his last 4 appearances against Cagliari in Serie A.
Cagliari vs Juventus Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is a Juventus win. Cagliari have earned their place near the top of the standings, but their best work comes from sitting deep, and Juventus bring the heavier, more varied attack. Our numbers rate Juventus as 67% winners. They project the visitors for 2.18 goals on average, and that view drives our Cagliari vs Juventus best picks.
Best Picks
Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game with Juventus doing most of the damage. This pick sits in the Total Goals Over/Under market, and our projection of 3.04 total goals clears the line with room to spare. Juventus carry most of that load, and once the visitors strike, a Cagliari side built to protect leads has to come out of its shell.
Juventus -1 in the Asian Handicap market. The visitors are backed to beat Cagliari by a clear margin. This one is in the Asian Handicap market, and our projected winning margin of 1.32 goals for Juventus sits above the line. Cagliari's back line has already been reshuffled because of Deiola's injury, which makes it harder for them to keep this close against a side that shoots this often.
Cagliari vs Juventus Same Game Parlay
Our Cagliari vs Juventus same game parlay picks combine Daniel Maldini to score, Francisco Conceição to test the goalkeeper, Juventus to find the net at least twice and Juventus to pile up corners.
Daniel Maldini in the Anytime Goalscorer market is the Cagliari leg. He's found the back of the net in three straight league outings, and he keeps Mendy alongside him up top.
Francisco Conceicao Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market comes next. He has landed 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 Serie A appearances.
Over 1.5 in the Total Away Goals market backs the Juventus attack. The visitors have put 5-plus shots on target in each of their last five Serie A outings.
Over 6.5 in the Total Away Corners market finishes it off. Juventus love attacking down the wings and living in the opposition's half, while Cagliari are happy to sit in their own.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +2617 and is as short as +2000 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of $62 from best to worst price.
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Cagliari vs Juventus Talking Points
The big question is whether Juventus can pry open a Cagliari side that is perfectly comfortable sitting in its own half. Spalletti has also built a stingy group of his own, with 16 Serie A clean sheets since he took charge, joint-most in the league alongside Roma and Como. Set pieces could settle it. Juventus are dangerous from dead balls, defending set pieces is a clear Cagliari weakness, and the hosts have won only 45% of their duels in the league this season.
Cagliari vs Juventus Predictions FAQs
When is the Cagliari vs Juventus Italian Serie A game?
The game is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.
Where is Cagliari vs Juventus being played?
The game is being played at Unipol Domus in Cagliari.
Where can I watch Cagliari vs Juventus on TV?
Live television broadcast coverage for the game is confirmed on TNT Sports 1.
What are the probable lineups for Cagliari vs Juventus?
Cagliari are projected to start E. Caprile, Y. Mina, H. Winks, and D. Maldini. Juventus are expected to start G. Vicario, Bremer, W. McKennie, and R. K. Muani.
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