Verdict: Inter Milan win
Best Odds: 1/2
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to sign off 2024 with a Serie A statement, Inter Milan will travel to the Unipol Domus on Saturday evening when they meet Cagliari.
Cagliari
Starting with the hosts, while Cagliari might have eventually dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they managed to keep hold of their Serie A status, the Islanders face a real uphill battle this time around. Putting in another worrying performance last time out as they fell to a 2-1 loss away at Venezia, Davide Nicola appears to have a major job on his hands at the Unipol Domus. Crashing out of the Coppa Italia earlier in the month as they fell to a 4-0 drumming at the hands of Juventus, the Sardinia-based outfit have lost each of their previous four domestic appearances across all competitions. Opening December with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Fiorentina, Cagliari have also recorded just a sole win from any of their last 11 matchups across all competitions. With that extended rut stemming all the way back to October 20th, Nicola’s downbeat squad should face another heavyweight challenge here.
Cagliari Team News
Missing out away at Venezia last weekend and dealing with a recent knock, Angola international Zito Luvumbo remains a doubt on Saturday evening. However, aside from the former Como loanee, Cagliari have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns.
Recording a pair of Serie A goals since returning from November’s international break, Italy U21 international Roberto Piccoli will lead the line here. Arriving from Albanian outfit Egnatia on a permanent basis over the summer, Alen Sherri will start between the sticks.
Inter Milan
As for the visitors, making real history last season as they got their hands on a 25th Serie A crown, Inter Milan have cemented their spot as Italy’s ultimate poster boy. Putting in another routine performance last time out as they claimed a 2-0 victory against Como, Simone Inzaghi’s men are pencilled in as a leading contender to defend their domestic crown in 2025. Laying down what was a sensational marker earlier in the month as they stormed their way to an iconic 6-0 romp away at historic rivals Lazio, Saturday’s guests will certainly be smelling another golden opportunity here. Along with winning each of their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 10-0, Inter Milan have not suffered a single domestic defeat since the end of September. It should also be noted, Inzaghi’s side have registered 16 points from their previous six Serie A meetings against the Islanders.
Inter Milan Team News
Still dealing with a recent thigh issue and not featuring over the past month, former Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard remains a doubt. However, despite suffering from a knock on Monday night, Inter Milan are hopeful that Matteo Darmian will be able to play some part at the San Siro.
Once again finding the net against Como earlier in the week and now notching five goals since returning from November’s fortnight interval, French star Marcus Thuram will be looking to extend on his flurry here. Ex-Napoli ace Piotr Zielinski could be handed a full recall this weekend.
Cagliari vs Inter Milan Key Factors to Consider
- Inter Milan have collected 16 points from their previous six Serie A meetings against Cagliari.
- The defending Serie A champions have not suffered a single domestic defeat across any competition since the end of September.
- Cagliari have lost each of their previous four domestic appearances across all competitions 8-1.
- Likewise, Saturday’s hosts have recorded just a single victory from any of their previous 11 appearances across all formats.
- Inter Milan have won six of their previous seven away fixtures across all competitions.
Conclusion
Looking to sign off 2024 with another statement of intent, Inter Milan should be smelling a golden opportunity here. Not suffering a single domestic defeat across any competition since the end of September, the defending champions are rightfully pencilled in as a landslide contender this weekend. Gaining a reputation for their success on the road and winning six of their previous seven showdowns away from the San Siro, a struggling Cagliari couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge on Saturday evening. Landing 16 points from their previous six Serie A meetings against the Islanders, we are backing an away victory at the Unipol Domus.
Verdict: Inter Milan win
Best Odds: 1/2
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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