Juventus will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in Serie A to seven games as they host Cagliari at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
Juventus
Against all odds, Juventus defied expectations by defeating Germany’s RB Leipzig 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, even after being reduced to 10 men following Michele Di Gregorio’s red card in the 59th minute. This victory marked their second win out of two in the UCL group stage.
Now, Thiago Motta’s team shifts focus back to league action, where they’ve made a strong start, remaining one of only two sides in Serie A without a defeat after six games, placing them in second position. After a frustrating goalless draw against league leaders Napoli, the Old Lady quickly returned to winning form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Genoa. They will be eager to build on this momentum and secure back-to-back wins.
Cagliari
Visiting Cagliari heads into matchday seven positioned in 17th place, level on points with Lecce, who sit in the relegation zone after a challenging start to the season. Last year, they narrowly avoided relegation by a single point, and this season, their ambitions are modest as they aim to secure their place in the top flight.
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Cagliari struggled in their first five Serie A games, recording three losses and two draws, while failing to score in four of those matches. This lack of effectiveness in the final third has made them the second-worst offensive team in the league. However, there are signs of improvement at the Sardegna Arena, as they are currently on a two-game winning streak across all competitions, including a recent 3-2 league victory away to Parma on Monday.
Key Facts about the match
- Juventus are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions.
- In Cagliari’s Serie A games this season, at least one goal has been scored in the first half 83% of the time.
- Juventus averages one goal per game at home, while Cagliari averages 1.5 goals per game on the road.
Probable Lineups
- Juventus: Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso, Locatelli, Fagioli, Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz, Vlahovic
- Cagliari: Scuffet; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Zortea, Gaetano, Marin, Deiola, Augello, Luvumbo, Piccoli
Head-to-Head (H2H)
In their last 47 meetings, Juventus has secured 31 victories, Cagliari has won 5 times, and there have been 11 draws, with a goal difference of 90-38 in favor of Juventus.
Juventus vs Cagliari Prediction
Juventus are strong favorites with bookmakers for a comfortable victory, and it’s hard to argue against that given Thiago Motta’s team’s recent form. With the home side displaying a potent offense this season, backing them to score more than 1.5 goals seems like a solid bet.
