TIPS - Juventus FC VS Cagliari Calcio

[(Juventus FC) Strength]:
1. Dusan Vlahovic was previously unwell and did not play in the midweek UEFA Champions League match, but he participated in full team training on Thursday and is ready for the weekend's game. Juventus defender Federico Gatti also missed the midweek UEFA Champions League match due to flu and was still training separately on Thursday. It is reported that Gatti is likely to be included in the squad for Juventus FC's home Serie A match against Cagliari Calcio this weekend.
2. In the last match, Lois Openda started and was substituted by Jonathan David in the 70th minute. Openda scored a goal in the 48th minute, his first since joining Juventus FC. David scored the winning goal in stoppage time, helping Juventus secure an away victory and ending his personal three-month goal drought.
3. Kenan Yildiz came on as a substitute in the second half of the last match, marking his 100th appearance for the team across all competitions. He completed 4 shots and provided 1 assist, with David's winning goal also stemming from his shot. After the match, Ildiz was named the Man of the Match.
4. Juventus FC defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-2 in the last UEFA Champions League match, ending their run of consecutive draws and boosting team morale.
5. According to statistics, Juventus scored 3 goals in the last UEFA Champions League match, bringing their total goals in the UEFA Champions League/European Cup to 501, making them the first Serie A team to surpass 500 goals.
6. Juventus FC have scored 15 goals so far this season, averaging 1.25 goals per game. Their offensive firepower is not weak, and their scoring performance is reliable.
7. Juventus FC have conceded only 3 goals in their last 5 home matches, showing significant improvement in their home defensive performance, with overall commendable displays.
8. Juventus FC have maintained an unbeaten home record this season with 3 wins and 3 draws, a 50% win rate, demonstrating strong ability to defend their home advantage.

[(Juventus FC) Neutral]:
1. Juventus FC have ended only 1 of the last 5 home matches with OVER, indicating a low rate of OVER at home recently. This trend is worth noting for this match.

[(Cagliari Calcio) Strength]:
1. Cagliari Calcio forward Gennaro Borrelli scored a brace in the last match, ending his goal drought of over a month and regaining his scoring touch.
2. Cagliari Calcio have won 5 of the last 6 away matches in AH with a high win rate and good trend.

[(Cagliari Calcio) Neutral]:
1. Cagliari Calcio have only scored 12 goals so far this season, averaging just 1 goal per game, indicating mediocre offensive performance.

[(Cagliari Calcio) Weakness]:
1. Cagliari Calcio drew 3-3 with Genoa in their last match, extending their winless streak in the league to 8 games, with very low desire to win.
2. Cagliari Calcio have conceded 9 goals in their last 5 matches, revealing significant defensive vulnerabilities that need improvement.
3. Cagliari Calcio have recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses away from home this season, with a win rate of 16.7%, showing poor ability to win on the road and making them hard to trust.
4. Cagliari Calcio have got 3 wins, 8 draws and 27 losses in 38 encounters, making it fair to say that Juventus FC is their nemesis.

[Tips]:
Juventus FC defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-2 in the last UEFA Champions League match, ending their previous streak of consecutive draws and significantly boosting team morale.

This season, they have recorded an unbeaten home record of 3 wins and 3 draws, highlighting their solid ability to defend their home ground.

In contrast, Cagliari Calcio drew 3-3 with Genoa in their last match, extending their winless streak in the league to 8 games, with diminishing desire to win.

Their defense has been notably leaky, conceding 9 goals in the last 5 matches.

Moreover, in the 38 previous encounters between the two teams, Cagliari Calcio have only managed 3 wins, 8 draws, and 27 losses, making Juventus FC their nemesis.

With home advantage, superior form, and historical dominance, Juventus FC are expected to secure a big win.

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