Milan vs Cagliari: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Milan vs Cagliari match winner will face Atalanta or Sassuolo in the next round

AC Milan are next in action in the Ro16 clash in the Coppa Italia against Cagliari at San Siro. The Italians know what this means, as they gear up for their own Knockout football.

The Rossoneri won their last game against Sassuolo in the Serie A, with the only goal of the match scored by Christian Pulisic. Meanwhile, Cagliari’s troubles continue as they draw against Empoli and are stuck in the relegation zone.

Now, up against a red-hot Milan side in the Coppa Italia, they will be hoping for a Miracle to get through this game.

Kick-off

Tuesday, 2nd January 2023, 8:00 PM GMT

Wednesday, 3rd January 2023, 1:30 AM IST

Location: San Siro

Form

AC Milan (in all competitions): L-W-W-D-W

Cagliari (in all competitions): L-W-L-L-D

Players to watch for

Olivier Giroud (AC Milan)

He is AC Milan’s veteran. 37, but don’t let the age deceive as Olivier Giroud is in top form for the Rossoneri. 8 goals and 5 assists in just 15 league games and he will continue to add to it.

Leonardo Pavoletti (Cagliari)

Another veteran, Leonardo Pavoletti has had a decent time at Cagliari, who themselves have struggled for form. The 35-year-old has pitched in with crucial contributions and has 4 goals and an assist in 13 games.

Match fact

• Cagliari have only won once in the 33 meetings against AC Milan

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Injury & team news

AC Milan are slowly getting timely returns of the injured players. Further, they did survive the last game against Sassuolo with some respite. Leao is also finding his feet as he continues his slow progress to full fitness.

On the other hand, Antoine Makoumbou might still not play for Cagliari in the Milan match. Also, Eldor Shomurodov and Marko Rog are out for the home team due to foot and ACL injuries, and they’re not likely to be back until February.

Head-to-head

Matches: 33

AC Milan: 26

Cagliari: 1

Draws: 6

Predicted lineups

AC Milan (4-2-3-2)

Maginan; Calabria, Kjaer, Hernandes, Florenzi; Bennacer, Reijnders; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Giroud

Cagliari (4-1-2-1-2)

Scufflet; Zappa, Goldaniga, Dossena, Azzi; Prati; Sulemana, Deiola; Viola; Cancellieri, Pavoletti

Match prediction for Milan vs Cagliari

We predict the Rossoneri to win convincingly 3-1 against Cagliari in front of the home crowd at the San Siro.

Telecast details

India: No telecast

UK: Viaplay

USA: CBS Sports, Paramount+

Nigeria: No telecast

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