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BETTING GUIDE: Inter Milan vs Cagliari, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

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Inter are close to the Scudetto after winning a seven-goal thriller last weekend, while their Sardinian counterparts are in a battle for top-flight survival

Seeking a 12-point lead at the top of Serie A, Inter Milan will aim to take another stride towards the Scudetto when they welcome Cagliari to San Siro on Friday evening.

Inter are close to the title after winning a seven-goal thriller last weekend, while their Sardinian counterparts are in a battle for top-flight survival.

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Nerazzurri comes into this fixture in solid but slightly inconsistent form, recording two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six matches.

They have scored 11 goals and conceded eight in that period, averaging 1.83 goals scored per game. Sitting at the top of Serie A with 75 points from 32 matches, Inter boast the league’s most potent attack, averaging over two goals per match this season.

At home, they have been dominant, winning five of their last six league matches, although defensive lapses remain evident, with no clean sheet in their last five games.

Team news sees Inter without key forward Lautaro Martinez due to injury, while a few squad players remain unavailable.

However, Marcus Thuram has stepped up in attack, supported by creative outlets like Federico Dimarco, who leads in assists.

Inter’s midfield remains strong, capable of controlling possession and creating consistent chances, making them a constant offensive threat.

Cagliari, meanwhile, arrive in poor form, with just one win in their last six matches alongside one draw and four losses. They have scored five goals and conceded nine during that run, averaging less than a goal per game.

Currently 16th in the standings with 33 points, they remain in a relegation battle and have struggled for consistency throughout the campaign.

Their away form is particularly concerning, with multiple recent defeats and no clean sheet in their last nine matches on the road.

In terms of squad availability, Cagliari are missing a few players, particularly in defense and attack, which weakens their overall structure.

However, they still possess attacking threats, with Sebastiano Esposito contributing goals and assists in recent matches.

Their approach is likely to be reactive, focusing on counterattacks and taking advantage of Inter’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Looking at the head-to-head record, Inter Milan have dominated this fixture, winning five of the last six meetings and remaining unbeaten in their last twelve encounters against Cagliari.

These matches have generally been high-scoring, with Inter averaging over two goals per game in this matchup.

Key Betting Pointers;

  • Inter Milan haven't managed a clean sheet in their last five matches
  • Cagliari have lost 10 of their last 12 matches against Inter in all competitions
  • Cagliari scored in five of their last six matches
  • Both teams scored in eight of Inter Milan’s last 10 home matches
  • Inter Milan have won five of their last six league matches at home

Inter are expected to dominate possession and create numerous chances, while Cagliari may find opportunities through counterattacks against a defense that has shown vulnerability. This combination points toward a game where both sides can score.

Inter’s attacking strength and home dominance should secure the result, but their defensive record suggests Cagliari can still make an impact on the scoresheet.

Prediction: Inter Milan to win with both teams to score

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