Cagliari vs AC Milan Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26

The last two confrontations between these sides have ended in a draw.

Cagliari are now gearing up to face off against AC Milan in a matchweek 18 contest of the 2025-26 Serie A. This is going to be an entertaining game between these clubs, which will take place at the Unipol Domus.

The Rossoblu will be the hosts for their upcoming league contest, and they will be keen to use it to their advantage. They are coming in after securing a 2-1 win against Torino FC in their previous fixture. Cagliari Calcio are in 14th place on the league table after their inconsistent performances.

The Massimiliano Allegri-led AC Milan continue their positive form in the Serie A. They have been knocked out of the Coppa Italia and the Italian Super Cup.

However, the Rossoneri are still looking strong in the Italian football league’s top tier. They will be keen to secure a win in their upcoming contest, which is going to take them to the top place on the points table.

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— AC Milan (@acmilan) December 30, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Cagliari, Italy
• Stadium: Unipol Domus
• Date: Saturday, January 3
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Friday, Jan 2; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Rosario Abisso
• VAR: In use

Form:

Cagliari: D-W-L-D-W

AC Milan: L-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Semih Kiliçsoy (Cagliari)

Semih Kiliçsoy is coming in after scoring a match-winning goal for Cagliari in their 2-1 win against Torino. It was an important goal, which helped his side secure three important points. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his team stand a chance against the Rossoneri.

Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)

The USA international was one of the goal scorers in the 3-0 win against Hellas Verona in their previous league fixture. He is in decent form and is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front for AC Milan. Christian Pulisic has scored eight goals and has two assists in 11 Serie A appearances this season.

Match Facts

• Cagliari are undefeated in their last two matches.
• AC Milan have only secured two wins in their last five outings.
• The Rossoneri are undefeated in their last 15 meetings with the Rossoblu.

Cagliari vs Milan: Betting Tips and Odds

• AC Milan to win @4/7 888sport
• Christian Pulisic to score @6/4 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @10/29 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Cagliari will miss out on the services of Ze Pedro, Mattia Felici, Michael Folorunsho and Andrea Belotti. They are injured.

Santiago Gimenez and Matteo Gabbia are not going to be in action for AC Milan due to injuries. Rafael Leao is back in training, but his participation in the upcoming game has not been confirmed.

Back on the grind 💪 pic.twitter.com/FIe2iwFTjG

— AC Milan (@acmilan) December 29, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 93

Cagliari won: 9

Milan won: 54

Draws: 30

Predicted Lineups

Cagliari predicted lineup (3-5-1-1)

Caprile (GK); Zappa, Deiola, Luperto; Palestra, Adopo, Prati, Mazzitelli, Idrissi; Gaetano; Kiliçsoy

AC Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Maignan (GK); Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Nkunku, Pulisic

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking to extend their winning run. We predict that it is going to be AC Milan. They are likely to take down Cagliari in their upcoming Serie A clash.

Prediction: Cagliari 1-2 Milan

Telecast Details

India: DAZN

Italy: Sky Sports, DAZN

UK: DAZN

USA: Paramount+, DAZN

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