Cagliari vs Inter Milan predictions ahead of Monday’s Serie A affair. Inter started the new season with a convincing 2-0 win over Monza and they travel to Sardinia island hoping to make it two wins from two with a success against Cagliari. Read on for our free betting tips and match preview.
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Cagliari vs Inter Milan Predictions
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The Sardinian Standoff and the Nerazzurri Onslaught
Key Stats
– Lautaro Martinez boasts a goal every 89 minutes in the 2023 Serie A season.
– Cagliari’s Leonardo Pavoletti has found the net three times in six home fixtures against Inter.
As the Serie A gathers momentum, the week offers a tantalising match-up. Inter Milan, still on a high from their opening day victory, travel south to face Cagliari. This clash promises excitement, but what does history and form suggest about the possible outcomes?
The Nerazzurri’s Resolve
Inter Milan’s resilience is commendable. Despite facing significant challenges in the transfer market and witnessing the departure of key players like Milan Skriniar, Andre Onana, and Romelu Lukaku, they started the season on a winning note. Their opening victory against Monza, aided by a scintillating Lautaro Martinez double, exemplified their determination to brush past adversities.
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Martinez, it seems, has taken the mantle of the main man for Simone Inzaghi’s side, especially after the departures. Last season was a mixed bag for Inter, having lost a notable chunk of their league games, yet they clinched two trophies and narrowly missed out on European glory. Their ambition is palpable: a sustained challenge for the Scudetto.
Cagliari’s Homecoming
On the flip side, Cagliari, under the experienced Claudio Ranieri, celebrate their return to the top flight. Their journey back was nothing short of a rollercoaster. Winning via the dramatic Serie B playoffs, they’re back in the big league just a year post-relegation. Their league campaign began with a trip to Turin, where despite a limited offensive output, they managed to secure a point against Torino.
The Historical Tapestry
History seems to favour the visitors. Inter Milan boast an impressive record against their Sardinian counterparts. They’ve found the back of the net in each of their last 16 league encounters with Cagliari, tallying a whopping 35 goals. Their confidence will undoubtedly be sky-high, considering they’ve come out on top in six of their last seven visits to Sardinia. Cagliari, meanwhile, faces an uphill battle, having won just once in their last 11 league face-offs against Inter.
Expert Ratings and Form
Using our BettingTips4You Expert Rating, Inter Milan’s performance in the Serie A ranks at the top, with an average rating of 7.34. Martinez, unsurprisingly, leads the charge with a rating of 8.70. Cagliari, with an average rating of 6.88, places 12th in the competition. Their top performer, Paulo Azzi, boasts a rating of 7.40.
Predictions
1. Match Outcome: Inter Milan to Win Inter Milan’s recent form and history against Cagliari is rather commendable. Even with a transitional summer, where they saw key players depart, they managed to commence the new Serie A season with a convincing win against Monza. Their performance wasn’t just about the result; it’s how they dominated the play, showing signs that the team has adapted to the changes. Lautaro Martinez’s form is particularly striking, with a double against Monza to his name already.
When we delve into the statistics, Inter’s supremacy over Cagliari becomes more evident. In their past 16 league meetings with Cagliari, Inter have found the net consistently, accumulating an impressive 35 goals. This dominance is further underscored by their record in Sardinia where they’ve been victorious in six of their last seven visits. Cagliari, on the other hand, have only one win in their last 11 league encounters against the Nerazzurri, which paints a challenging picture for them.
2. Correct Score: 3-1 in favour of Inter Milan While predicting an exact score can be a gamble, the data suggests a possible 3-1 victory for Inter Milan. Why? Inter Milan’s attacking prowess, evident from their last game where they produced 22 shots, indicates their ability to convert and find the net multiple times. They managed to slot two against Monza, but their attacking stats show they could have had more.
On the flip side, Cagliari have shown resilience in their play. Despite being restricted to just two shots on target against Torino, they held their ground for a goalless draw. Given their recent return to Serie A and the fighting spirit they’ve displayed so far, it’s conceivable that they might find a way past Inter’s defence at least once, especially with home advantage.
3. Goalscorer Prediction: Lautaro Martinez Lautaro Martinez stands out as the player most likely to score during the match. His current form is exceptional, as evidenced by his double against Monza. Delving deeper into his history against Cagliari, Martinez averages a league goal every 89 minutes in 2023 and has notched up eight goals in as many league matches against Cagliari. Such stats are hard to ignore, and they place him as a prime candidate to be on the scoresheet once again.
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