Cagliari vs Juventus Series A | Predictions | Alignments | Key statistics and betting tips

Prediction – Cagliari 3 – 2 Juventus

Recent form

As Cagliari and Juventus prepare to meet at the Sardegna Arena, the momentum of this Serie A clash presents contrasting narratives for the two teams. The recent performances of the Càller league have been a mixture of resistance and inconsistency. In their last five matches, they recorded a dominant 3-0 win over Genoa, showing their potential for decisive attacking plays. However, their inability to hold on to the lead or capitalize on opportunities is evident with 2-2 draws against Cremonese and Pisa. In addition, losses are reduced AC Milan and Torino, 0-1 and 2-1 respectively, highlight the struggle to overcome stronger rivals. Juventus, on the other hand, show a more irregular form in their last outings. An imposing 5-0 win against Cremonese illustrates their capacity for crushing attacking displays when they hit their stride. However, this is juxtaposed with setbacks such as a 3-0 loss to Sassuolo and a 2-0 loss to Pisa, which suggests vulnerability, especially away from home. Their 1-1 draw with Lecce reflects a challenge to maintain consistency, although their 2-1 win over Roma suggests they can still get results against top-flight opposition. Historically, Juventus have had the upper hand in head-to-head matches with Cagliari, winning three of the last five meetings. However, Cagliari have shown that they can compete closely, with a 2-2 draw and a tight 1-1 in previous encounters. As the two teams enter the 21st round of Serie A, Cagliari will be looking to capitalize on home advantage, while Juventus will be looking to capitalize on their superior pedigree for a crucial victory.

Cagliari Last 5 League matches

Cagliari have put in a mixed bag of performances in their last five Serie A outings, with one win, three draws and one loss. Their recent 3-0 win against Genoa highlights the team’s potential to dominate away from home, especially with a higher possession percentage of 56% and efficient use of their set pieces, with more corners than Genoa. This result is indicative of their ability to exploit spaces effectively, as evidenced by their ability to retain possession and create chances, even though they did not register an assist in this match. Conversely, draws against Cremonese and Pisa highlight a recurring problem with holding onto leads. In both games, Cagliari enjoyed a notable share of possession and created several scoring chances, as seen in their superior corner count against Cremonese and Pisa. However, their inability to translate those chances into wins suggests a lack of clinical finishing or defensive lapses to allow opponents back into the game. Your loss a AC Milana narrow 0-1 defeat, further emphasizes the need for sharper attacking execution as they were kept scoreless despite having a competitive possession rate. The absence of Alessandro Deiola due to thigh problems affects Cagliari’s midfield depth, but the expected line-up still shows a solid defensive and midfield structure with Luca Mazzitelli, Miquel Adopoi Matteo Pratiwhich are expected to bring stability and creativity. Defensively, the quartet of Marco Palestra, Sebastian LupertoJuan Rodríguez, and Adam Obert he is tasked with maintaining cohesion and reducing the frequency of defensive errors seen in previous matches. With Elia Caprile in goal, the Cagliari defense will look to continue their clean sheet against Genoa. Up front, attackers like Semih Kılıçsoy, Let’s leave 100i Sebastian Esposito they are expected to spearhead their offense. The performance of the attacking trio could be pivotal as their ability to convert chances will significantly influence the outcome of the match. Cagliari’s focus will likely be on using their possession to create scoring opportunities while ensuring their defense remains compact and organised.

Juventus last 5 league games

Juventus have experienced a variety of results in their recent Serie A performances, with two wins, two losses and a draw in their last five league games. They have shown their ability to dominate offensively, as seen in their 5-0 win over Cremonese, where they controlled 58% of possession and registered four assists. However, their outings against Sassuolo and Pisa exposed vulnerabilities, resulting in 3-0 and 2-0 defeats respectively. Despite having most of the possession in these games, Juventus struggled to convert their dominance into goals, highlighting the disconnect between midfield control and attacking efficiency. The 1-1 draw against Lecce further underlines this inconsistency. Juventus showed significant control with 72% possession and ten corners, but were unable to capitalize on their chances. This performance suggests a possible over-reliance on the possession game, which, despite controlling the game, did not provide the decisive attacking advantage needed to secure a win. In their 2-1 win against Roma, Juventus managed to win the game despite having less possession, indicating their ability to be pragmatic and effective in high-pressure situations. In terms of injuries, Juventus will be missing. Arkadiusz Milik due to a calf injury, which could affect his attacking depth. This absence may require a stronger dependency Jonathan Davidthe predicted lone striker, to spearhead their offensive efforts. With a midfield that boasts the size of Manuel LocatelliKhéphren Thuram and Weston McKennie, Juventus have a robust central core capable of dictating the game. However, the key to their next game at the Sardegna Arena will be bridging the gap between midfield dominance and scoring efficiency. The projected line-up suggests a solid defensive setup with Michele Di Gregorio in goal and a backline consisting of Bremer, Lloyd Kelly, Pierre Abouti Andrea Cambiaso. This defensive setup will be crucial to maintain stability and resilience against counter-attacks. Juventus’ focus is likely to be on maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities through midfield creativity. However, converting them into goals will be crucial to overcoming their recent struggles and securing a positive result in this Serie A fixture.

Team news and injuries

Càller injuries and suspensions

• Alessandro Deiola (Thigh problems)

Juventus injuries and suspensions

• Arkadiusz Milik (Calf Injury)

Head-to-head (H2H) registration and summary.

H2H Last 5

Detailed H2H analysis

Cagliari and Juventus have had a competitive head-to-head history in recent encounters, with Juventus generally dominating. In the last five matches, Juventus have achieved three victories, while two matches ended in draws. In particular, Juventus have consistently beaten Cagliari by narrow margins, such as 2-1 wins on 29 November 2025 and 11 November 2023. This trend suggests that while Juventus often manage to win, Cagliari have been able to keep games competitive, indicating a resilient defensive approach despite their lower possession stats. For example, during the 2-1 defeat in 2023, Cagliari surprisingly had more possession (51%), showing their ability to control the tempo against a formidable opponent like Juventus. As both teams prepare for their next clash at the Sardegna Arena on January 17, 2026, injuries could play a pivotal role. Càller will miss him Alessandro Deiola due to thigh problems, which could affect his stability in midfield. On the other hand, Juventus will be without Arkadiusz Milikwho is sidelined with a calf injury, which may affect his attacking options. Juventus’ expected line-up includes key players such as Manuel Locatelli i Jonathan Davidwhich are expected to boost their midfield and offensive efforts, respectively. However, Cagliari’s defensive line-up, outstanding Elia Caprile in goal and with a strong back line, could continue to pose challenges to Juventus, as seen in their previous meetings. Given the historical context, Juventus may dominate possession, but Cagliari’s resilience and tactical discipline could lead to another closely contested game. The outcome may depend on how effectively Cagliari can capitalize on their set pieces and counter-attacks, a strategy that has previously kept them competitive in these fixtures.

Expected lineups

• Formation: 4-3-3
• Players: Elia Caprile (Goalkeeper),Marco Palestra (Defender),Sebastiano Luperto (Defender),Juan Rodríguez (Defender),Adam Obert (Defender),Luca Mazzitelli (Midfielder),Michel Adopo (Midfielder),Matteo Prati (Midfielder),Semih Kılıçsoy (forward),attacking,Sebastiano Esposito (forward)

• Formation: 4-2-3-1
• Players: Michele Di Gregorio (Goalkeeper),Bremen (Defender),Lloyd Kelly (Defender),Pierre Kalulu (Defender),Andrea Cambiaso (Defence),Manuel Locatelli (Midfielder),Kenan Yıldız (Midfielder),Khéphren Thuram (Midfielder),Fabio Miretti (Midfielder),Weston McKennie (Midfielder),Jonathan David (forward)