Cagliari vs Juventus Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups
Juventus will travel to face Cagliari in a crucial Serie A matchup this Saturday. The Bianconeri, showing significant improvement in recent weeks, are looking to maintain their winning momentum while Cagliari struggles to escape the relegation zone.
Cagliari vs Juventus Match Preview
Current Form and Standings
Juventus is experiencing a resurgence, having won five of their last six matches. This includes a notable victory against Cremonese, where they recorded a 5-0 win, their largest in the top flight since 2018. This strong performance has positioned them to apply pressure on Italy’s top three teams.
- Juventus Recent Serie A Form: W W W D W W
- Cagliari Recent Serie A Form: L D W L D L
Cagliari has struggled recently, managing only one point from their last three outings. They were defeated 3-0 by Genoa and currently sit 16th in the league. Their recent performance highlights the difficulty of claiming their first victory over Juventus since July 2020.
Team News
Juventus may be without their top scorer, Kenan Yildiz, due to flu-like symptoms. This could open the door for Francisco Conceicao to step in. Dusan Vlahovic and Daniele Rugani will miss the match, while Federico Gatti is likely to make his return.
Cagliari is also dealing with injury issues. They will be without Alessandro Deiola and Michael Folorunsho, joining long-term absentees Andrea Belotti and Mattia Felici. In a bid to enhance their attacking options, Semih Kilicsoy and Gennaro Borrelli are expected to lead the frontline.
Predictions and Expectations
Given Juventus’ current form and Cagliari’s ongoing struggles, predictions lean heavily towards an away victory. The Bianconeri’s defense has been solid, having achieved five clean sheets in their last seven matches.
Filmogaz.com predicts a final score of Cagliari 0 – 2 Juventus, as the reigning side looks set to claim all three points.
