Cagliari vs Inter Prediction for 28 September 2025 - Football

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Cagliari and Inter in the 5th round of Serie A? The match will take place at the Unipol Domus and already stands out as one of the weekend's most intriguing fixtures. The hosts have surprised everyone with a confident start, securing a solid position in the upper part of the table, while the Nerazzurri have unexpectedly stumbled and currently find themselves outside the European qualification spots. Both teams are in desperate need of points, so neither is likely to concede without a fight.

Head-to-Head

📊 The recent head-to-head history between Cagliari and Inter clearly highlights the "Nerazzurri's" dominance: out of 36 matches, they have claimed victory in 23, while the "Islanders" have managed only 5 wins, with 8 games ending in a draw. Last season, Inter convincingly demonstrated their superiority, first thrashing their opponents 3-0 away and then securing a 3-1 win at home.

Cagliari Calcio Team Overview

🔴 Comparing the end of last season to the start of this one, it's as if we're looking at two different teams. Last time around, the Islanders barely clung to their top-flight status, but now they're delivering commendable performances: 7 points and seventh place in the table after four rounds. Their only loss came against reigning champions Napoli (0-1), with the sole goal conceded in the 90+5th minute. Last weekend, they showed resilience on the road by defeating Lecce (2-1), bouncing back after conceding an early goal in the 5th minute.

📌 The club's confidence has been bolstered by their performance in the Coppa Italia. In the Round of 32 against Frosinone, Fabio Pisacane fielded almost an entirely reserve squad, yet they still secured a convincing 4-1 victory.

Inter Milano Team Overview

🔵 Tenth place is certainly not what Inter fans expected. Yes, only four rounds have passed, but the team's performance raises too many questions to confidently say the Nerazzurri will climb the table.

📌 After a dazzling 5-0 victory over Torino in the opening round, the team has delivered three consecutive underwhelming performances in the league. The match against Sassuolo, which ended 2-1, also falls into this category. Christian Chivu's side were the clear favorites and, with the support of their home crowd, were expected to secure three points confidently. However, instead of a calm display, they faced a tense finish despite having a noticeable advantage in play.

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Cagliari Calcio

📣 Head coach Fabio Pisacane expressed his satisfaction with the 4-1 victory over Frosinone and explained his lineup choices: "When it comes to rotation, you have to consider that some players need minutes to maintain their form. The main goal today was to advance, and I'm pleased with how we achieved that... Compared to the match against Lecce, we had ten new players in the lineup. I'm focused on maintaining balance and being flexible with squad selection, knowing that it can lead to certain challenges."

🚫 Cagliari are facing several squad issues. Backup goalkeeper Boris Radunovic is sidelined with a shin injury and remains unavailable. Gabriele Zappa's participation is in doubt after he sustained a muscle injury. Adding to the list of injured players is Zito Luvumbo, who is also out with a muscle injury and is expected to return only by early October.

Inter Milano

📣 Christian Chivu, Inter's coach, emphasized the significance of their 2-1 victory over Sassuolo: "The positive aspect of tonight is the win; we really needed it. We could have wrapped up the game earlier, but after their goal, we had to endure a tough ending." The coach also praised the team's character: "We showed desire, character, determination, and the right attitude. We can play better: speed up the game, attack more sharply, but I'm pleased that we fought until the very end."

🚫 Inter face some uncertainty regarding Ange-Yoan Bonny. The forward sustained a thigh injury, and his participation in the upcoming match remains doubtful.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Inter struggle to be prolific on the road, managing to score no more than two goals in 15 of their last 17 official away matches. This is a crucial factor to consider, especially since their season hasn't started on a strong note. Their play raises questions, and the Milan side doesn't exhibit the confidence their fans are accustomed to. On the other hand, Cagliari have been pleasantly surprising with their results and could pose additional challenges for their opponents. Therefore, we predict Inter to score under 2.5 goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Recent home games for Cagliari rarely feature a high number of corners. In 6 of their last 7 matches at home, there have been no more than nine corners. This is largely due to the Islanders' cautious style of play, focusing heavily on defense and avoiding rushing the game, leading to a more controlled pace at the Unipol Domus. In this scenario, it seems reasonable to bet on under 9.5 corners.