Juventus vs Cagliari Lineups, Preview, Predictionand Team News | Coppa Italia, December 17, 2024
Juventus vs Cagliari Preview
- Competition: Coppa Italia.
- Date: Tuesday, December 17.
- Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Allianz Stadium.
Juventus vs Cagliari will take place in the round of 16 in the Coppa Italia on December 17 as the Old Lady prepares to face Serie A strugglers Cagliari in the cup.
The hosts will enter this game on the back of a mixed run of form. While they are unbeaten since losing to Stuttgart in the Champions League on October 23, Juventus have drawn four of their last five matches across competitions. In this time, they have secured just one win, defeating Manchester City 2-0 in the UCL. However, draws against Aston Villa, Lecce, Bologna and Venezia have seen their progress hindered, and they will look to end that run with a win.
The visitors, on the other hand, will enter this game on the back of a poor run of form. They have won just once in their last five matches across competitions, managing two draws and falling to two defeats in the other four games. They have scored six goals in this period but also conceded seven as they desperately seek consistency. Two 1-0 defeats on the trot against Fiorentina and Atalanta have pushed Cagliari into the relegation zone and they will look to get out with a positive result.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Juventus vs Cagliari Team News
Juventus Team News
Manager Thiago Motta fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last outing, a 2-2 draw against Venezia. The team did not suffer any new injuries or suspensions, but will have a few players missing from before. Bremer, Juan Cabal and Arkadiusz Milik have been injured a while and will be out for the long-term. Meanwhile, Andrea Cambiaso and Nico Gonzalez are closer to recovery but are still doubtful for the next game.
Cagliari Team News
Manager Davide Nicola fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they fell to a narrow defeat against Atalanta. Striker Zito Luvumbo picked up a knock in that match and will likely miss the next one. He is currently the only player in their entire senior squad to have an injury, and apart from him, everyone is fit and available for selection.
Predicted Lineups
Juventus Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Mattia Perin.
Defenders: Nicolo Savona, Federico Gatti, Pierre Kalulu, Danilo (C).
Midfielders: Khephren Thuram, Weston McKennie, Teun Koopmeiners.
Forwards: Timothy Weah, Kenan Yildiz, Dusan Vlahovic.
Cagliari Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Alen Sherri.
Defenders: Gabriele Zappa, Yerry Mina, Sebastiano Luperto.
Midfielders: Nadir Zortea, Michel Ndary Adopo, Antoine Makoumbou, Alessandro Deiola, Tommaso Augello.
Forwards: Mattia Felici, Roberto Piccoli.
Juventus vs Cagliari Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have faced off very regularly over the last decade or so, considering they have both been in Serie A for long. However, the recent head-to-head record favours one side heavily. Juventus have won three of the last five meetings against Cagliari, with the other two games ending as draws.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 06/10/24 | Juventus 1-1 Cagliari | Serie A |
| 20/04/24 | Cagliari 2-2 Juventus | Serie A |
| 11/11/23 | Juventus 2-1 Cagliari | Serie A |
| 10/04/22 | Cagliari 1-2 Juventus | Serie A |
| 22/12/21 | Juventus 2-0 Cagliari | Serie A |
Key Players to Watch
Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)
The Serbian has been a leading contributor for the team across competitions this season. With this being the first game in Coppa Italia, he will look to hit the ground running with a good performance. Vlahovic has scored 11 goals and provided two assists in 19 games across competitions and will look to carry on with the good form.
Yerry Mina (Cagliari)
The experienced defender will be a key component at the heart of Cagliari’s defence. His ability to organize the backline and help them stay compact will be crucial as they will face a team with great attacking firepower.
Juventus vs Cagliari Prediction
Going by the recent head-to-head record, as well as seeing the two teams’ form guides, it is hard to look past Juventus as winners of this game. They have been dominant against this opposition of late and should continue that trend.
Prediction: Juventus 2-0 Cagliari
Where to watch Juventus vs Cagliari live?
| Location | Where to Watch |
| Italy | Mediaset |
| UK | Premier Sports |
| US | CBS |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Juventus vs Cagliari?
A. Juventus will host Cagliari at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday, December 17 at 8:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Juventus vs Cagliari for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Juventus vs Cagliari?
A. Juventus 2-0 Cagliari.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Juventus vs Cagliari?
A. Juventus have won three of the last five meetings against Cagliari and there have been two draws.