Cagliari vs AC Milan Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Rossoneri will be looking to close the gap up top.

Cagliari will square off against AC Milan on Matchday 12 of the Serie A 2024/25 season at the Sardegna Arena. The Islanders are 16th in the points table with nine points in 11 games. They have won two matches, drawn three and lost six matches.

On the other hand, the Rossoneri are seventh in the points table with 17 points in 10 games. They have won five games, drawn two and lost three games.

Cagliari lost to Lazio in their last game in Serie A. Meanwhile, AC Milan beat Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) and also won against Monza in the league. Cagliari’s attacking prowess, combined with AC Milan’s high-intensity play, indicates a likelihood of a lively first half.

During the last 24 meetings with Cagliari Calcio playing at home, Cagliari Calcio have won two times, there have been nine draws while AC Milan have won 13 times. The goal difference is 33-17 in favour of Milan-based outfit.

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— Cagliari Calcio (@CagliariCalcio) November 9, 2024

KickOff:

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Sardegna Arena

Form:

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

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

Players To Watch Out For:

Roberto Piccoli (Cagliari)

Roberto Piccoli is the player to watch out for Cagliari. The forward is on loan at the club from Atalanta. He has played 13 matches this season, has scored three goals and provided three assists. Last season, he played 39 games across competitions, scored six goals and provided one assist.

He is described as a target man, leveraging his height to be particularly effective in aerial duels. His style involves exploiting the depth of the defence, showing a preference for physical play which includes holding up the ball and being a focal point in attack.

Un #CagliariMilan con reti di Suazo e Capone per avvicinarci alla sfida di sabato, per ricordare il grande talento di Andrea e per augurare buon compleanno al nostro Suazo, che oggi compie 45 anni 👑Tanti auguri, King David ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/CHYYFrUwX6

— Cagliari Calcio (@CagliariCalcio) November 5, 2024

Christian Pulisic (AC Milan):

Christian Pulisic is the player to watch out for AC Milan in this game. The USA man has scored seven goals and provided four assists in the 14 games played across competitions so far this season. He scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists in the 50 games played across competitions last season.

Pulisic is renowned for his dribbling skills and explosive speed, which allow him to navigate through defences effectively. His ability to run with the ball at high speed, combined with a low centre of gravity, gives him an advantage in one-on-one situations.

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— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 6, 2024

Match Facts:

• The most common result of matches between Cagliari Calcio and AC Milan when Cagliari Calcio are playing at home is 1-1. Five matches have ended with this result.
• Last season Milan won both games against Cagliari Calcio (5-1 at home and 3-1 away).
• Cagliari Calcio’s last home win against Milan was in 2017.

Cagliari vs AC Milan: Betting Tips and Odds

• AC Milan to win: 1.66 as per 1xBet.
• Total Goals over 1.5
• Both Teams To Score – No: 1.85 as per Winmatch.

Injuries and Team News:

Yerry Mina and Michel Ndary Adopo are suspended for this game for Cagliari.

Alessandro Florenzi, Ismael Bennacer, and Matteo Gabbia are injured. They will miss the game for AC Milan.

Head To Head Stats:

Total Matches: 37

Cagliari won: 1

AC Milan win: 30

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineup:

Cagliari Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Scuffet; Zappa, Palomino, Luperto, Obert; Zortea, Prati, Marin, Gaetano; Viola, Piccoli.

AC Milan predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Maignan; Emerson, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Fofana, Loftus-Cheek; Chukwueze, Pulisic, Leao; Morata.

Match Prediction:

AC Milan are coming up after a confidence booster win against Real Madrid and are also higher up in the Serie A points table. They are expected to beat Cagliari away from home.

Prediction: Cagliari 0-2 AC Milan

Telecast Details:

India: GXR World

UK: TNT Sports 2

USA: fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria: DStv Now, SuperSport

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