Cagliari vs AC Milan Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Serie A, November 9, 2024

Cagliari vs AC Milan Preview

• Tournament: Serie A
• Date: Saturday, November 9
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Sardegna Arena, Cagliari, Italy.

Italian stalwarts AC Milan are set to lock horns with Cagliari Calcio for their upcoming Serie A clash. This will be AC Milan’s 11th and Cagliari Calcio’s 12th match in the 2024-25 season’s domestic top tier.

AC Milan, who are having a below par season in Serie A are going to host this game after a superb victory against UEFA Champions League defending champions Real Madrid in the league phase of the continental tournament. The Italian giants are having 17 points from 10 games, currently seventh in the points table. A win will be in mind to rise up the ranks.

Cagliari Calcio are sitting at the same spot where they finished last season, i.e. the 16th position. The side has just won two games and drew three in their 11 played so far. Now, they need to dream higher and aim for a win against the 19-time champions to make their season better and stay away from the relegation arena. 

Cagliari Team News

Cagliari Calcio have no injuries or suspensions to worry about, so Davide Nicola hails the luxury of a full squad to choose from. 

AC Milan Team News

AC Milan have four injuries to worry about Luka Jovic, Matteo Gabbia, Ismael Bennacer, and Alessandro Florenzi. So, the side is facing some issues in finding the perfect start.

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Cagliari vs AC Milan Predicted Lineups

Cagliari predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Scuffet

Defenders: Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert

Midfielders: Zortea, Adopo, Makoumbou, Augello; Viola

Forwards: Piccoli

AC Milan Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Maignan

Defenders: Royal, Thiaw, Tomori, Hernandez

Midfielders: Loftus-Cheek, Fofana, Reijnders

Forwards: Pulisic, Morata, Leao

Head-to-Head Record

Cagliari Calcio and AC Milan have met a total of 37 times to date. In those meetings, Cagliari Calcio have won only one game, while AC Milan have won 30 games. Six games ended in a draw. Records indicate that AC Milan were the only dominant side in this rivalry, Cagliari haven’t been a threatening side.

Key Players to Watch in Cagliari vs AC Milan

Yerry Mina (Cagliari Calcio)

The former FC Barcelona and Everton centre-back is spending his time as the first-choice defender of the Serie A club. He has played nine games in the league this season, missing one for suspension, and staying on bench in one.

He has done a noteworthy job as of now, but extra efforts from a defender of his calibre is needed for Cagliari to maintain clean sheets. In this game against the jewelled attackers of AC Milan, his job will be tough. Clean tackles if not committed, his team will face howlers.

Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)

The winger from the USA is having a good time here. He has five goals and three assists in the 10 games AC Milan played in the Serie A so far. From game two to game eight, he has goal contributions in all.

The 26-year-old has not scored in the last two games against Napoli SSC and Monza. He will be looking to net here and increase his tally of goal contributions. Pulisic has been tried from the centre in the past few games, but if he is implemented from the right, he might strike more goals.

Cagliari vs AC Milan Prediction

The game is expected to be easily won by AC Milan. The Red & Blacks have a better squad, superb tactics, lethal attack, and a great morale after beating Real Madrid. So, AC Milan are expected to easily win against hosts Cagliari Calcio.

Predicted Score: Cagliari 1-6 AC Milan (Watch Live)

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