Preview: Inter Milan vs Cagliari prediction, odds, where to watch, time | Serie A 2025-26
The Nerazzurri are on a three-match winning streak against Gli Isolani.
Inter Milan are now going to battle it out against Cagliari Calcio for their matchweek 33 contest of the 2025-26 Serie A. This clash will be witnessed at the San Siro Stadium.
The Cristian Chivu-led side will be at home, and it is going to be a big advantage for them. They have now secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches. The Nerazzurri are at the top of the league with a nine-point advantage.
Inter Milan will be looking to extend their winning run. They are going to put up a strong fight against the visitors. They surely need to work on their defence as it will help them going forward.
Fabio Pisacane’s men are coming in after securing a 1-0 win against Cremonese. It was a close outing, but Gli Isolani managed to bag a victory. They are in 16th place on the Serie A points table at the moment.
Cagliari Calcio are going to be under pressure for their next outing. They lost to Internazionale in all of their last three meetings. Gli Isolani will be away from home, and it is going to be a disadvantage for them.
Kick-off:
- Location: Milano, Italy
- Stadium: San Siro
- Date: Saturday, April 18
- Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Friday, April 17; 06:45 PM GMT/ 01:45 PM ET/ 10:45 AM PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Inter: L-D-D-W-W
Cagliari: L-L-L-L-W
Players to Watch
Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
Marcus Thuram is coming in after scoring a sensational brace in the previous outing for FC Internazionale Milano. He will be looking to gear up and put in another top performance. In 25 league games of the ongoing campaign, the 28-year-old has scored 10 goals and has five assists.
He is going to create continuous problems for the visitors.
Sebastiano Esposito (Cagliari)
Sebastiano Esposito will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Nerazzuri. He scored the match-winning goal for Cagliari Calcio in their previous league fixture against Cremonese. Esposito has scored six goals and has five assists in 30 Serie A appearances this season.
Match Facts
- FC Internazionale Milano are on a two-match winning streak.
- Cagliari Calcio have only won one of their last five matches.
- Gli Isolani haven’t secured a win in their last five confrontations against Nerazzurri.
Inter Milan vs Cagliari: Betting Tips and Odds
- Internazionale to win @2/9 Ladbrokes
- Marcus Thuram to score @23/20 BetMGM
- Goals over 3.5 @6/4 William Hill
Injury and Team News
Lautaro Martinez and Yann Aurel Bisseck are injured, hence keeping them out of action for FC Internazionale Milano. They might return to action in late April or early May 2026. Petar Sucic is suspended.
Cagliari Calcio will not have Riyad Idrissi, Mattia Felici and Luca Mazzitelli in action due to their injuries. Leonardo Pavoletti might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 101
Inter Milan won: 53
Cagliari won: 16
Draws: 32
Predicted Lineups
Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)
Sommer (GK); Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Çalhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Esposito, Thuram,
Cagliari predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Caprile (GK); Palestra, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert; Mazzitelli, Gaetano; Esposito, Deiola, Folorunsho; Borrelli
Match Prediction
The Nerazzurri at the San Siro Stadium are going to be a very tough side to take on. With their current run of form, Gli Isolani will have to work very hard to secure a positive result.
FC Internazionale Milan are likely to come out on top to secure three points in their upcoming Serie A clash.
Prediction: Inter Milan 3-1 Cagliari
Telecast Details
India: DAZN
Italy: Sky Sports, DAZN
UK: DAZN
USA: Paramount+, DAZN
When and where is Inter Milan vs Cagliari Serie A match?
Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the San Siro Stadium in Milano, Italy. Kick-Off is scheduled for 12:15 AM IST.
Where and how to watch Serie A 2025-26 in India?
DAZN has the right to telecast the top flight of Italian football in India as of now.
Where and how to watch Serie A 2025-26 in Italy?
Fans in the host nation can tune into Sky Sports and DAZN to watch all the fixtures live.
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