In the seventh round of Serie A, Juventus will take on Cagliari in Turin on Sunday, October 6, with kickoff set for 12:30 Central European Time. This prediction comes from the experts at Sportsmacro.
Juventus
Juventus has found themselves in a series of draws in Serie A, yet they remain unbeaten and haven’t conceded any goals. Notably, they are the only club among the top European leagues with such a record.
In their most recent match, Juventus demonstrated great resilience, defeating Leipzig away in the Champions League despite being a man down. Dusan Vlahovic was a standout performer, scoring two goals in the victory.
Cagliari
Cagliari has shown decent performance indicators early in the season, but they’ve struggled to secure wins and faced difficulties in scoring. However, their expected goals statistic under Davide Nicola’s management has been quite promising.
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A breakthrough came in their last match, where they achieved a 3-2 away victory over Parma. While their progress is evident, facing Juventus will be an extremely tough challenge.
Key Facts about the match
- Juventus has not lost at home in 12 consecutive matches, showcasing their strong home form.
- Meanwhile, Cagliari has conceded goals in their last five Serie A games.
- At home, Juventus averages 1 goal per game, while Cagliari averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.
Probable Lineups
- Juventus: Perin, Danilo, Kalulu, Bremer, Cambiaso, Fagioli, Douglas Luiz, Conceição, Yildiz, Koopmeiners, Vlahovic.
- Cagliari: Scuffet, Zappa, Luperto, Mina, Obert, Adopo, Makumbu, Viola, Luvumbo, Zortea, Piccoli.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Juventus holds a significant advantage in head-to-head encounters, with Cagliari managing to secure only one victory in the past 15 years.
Juventus vs Cagliari Prediction
This season, Juventus has either drawn 0-0 or won 3-0 in Serie A. I lean towards the latter and predict a win for the home side with a -1 goal handicap.
