Udinese will face Cagliari at Bluenergy Stadium in this Serie A match on Friday.
Match Insights
Check out the predictions, statistics, and polling information for Udinese vs Cagliari below, along with the latest betting odds.
Udinese
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Udinese aims to bounce back after a 1-0 defeat to AC Milan in their last match. In that game, they had 56% possession and took 13 shots, with only 1 on target, while AC Milan scored through Samuel Chukwueze in the 13th minute.
Defensively, Udinese has struggled lately, failing to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches, resulting in 10 goals conceded. Notably, they haven’t lost to Cagliari in their last 4 league encounters, although they have drawn their previous 2.
Cagliari
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Cagliari enters this match following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Torino. They achieved 42% possession and had 17 shots, with 4 hitting the target. Nicolas Viola and José Luis Palomino were on the scoresheet for Cagliari, while Torino’s goals came from Antonio Sanabria, Karol Linetty, and an own goal by Saúl Coco.
Cagliari has also shown defensive weaknesses, conceding in 5 of their last 6 matches, totaling 11 goals against. They have not won their last 2 away games against Udinese but remain unbeaten in their last 2 away fixtures overall.
Head-to-Head Record
In their last encounters since April 21, 2021, neither team has clearly dominated, with Udinese winning 2, Cagliari winning 2, and 2 matches ending in draws. A total of 16 goals have been scored in those games, averaging 2.67 goals per match. Their last league meeting on February 18, 2024, ended in a 1-1 draw.
Team News: Udinese
Udinese will be missing Arthur Atta (muscle issues), Gerard Deulofeu (knee surgery), Florian Thauvin (muscle problems), and Thomas Kristensen (calf issues). They are likely to set up in a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Maduka Okoye, Christian Kabasele, Jaka Bijol, Isaak Toure, Kingsley Ehizibue, Oier Zarraga, Jesper Karlström, Sandi Lovric, Jordan Zemura, Lorenzo Lucca, and Iker Bravo.
Team News: Cagliari
Cagliari’s manager, Davide Nicola, has some fitness concerns, with Leonardo Pavoletti (foot bruise), Jakub Jankto (ankle sprain), and Adam Obert (undisclosed injury) unavailable. They are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Simone Scuffet, Gabriele Zappa, Yerry Mina, Sebastiano Luperto, Tommaso Augello, Michel Adopo, Antoine Makoumbou, Nadir Zortea, Nicolas Viola, Zito Luvumbo, and Roberto Piccoli.
Match Prediction
We believe Cagliari will score against Udinese, although they may also concede a couple. Our prediction is a narrow 2-1 victory for Udinese.
Betting Odds
In the win-draw-win market, Udinese is priced at 2.12 for a win, a draw at 3.44, and a Cagliari victory at 3.42. These are currently the best prices available. Our expert partners suggest considering under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Udinese vs Cagliari Predictions October 25, 2024
