Prediction: Cagliari vs Juventus

Seeking an immediate response when they make their return from September’s extended international break this weekend, Juventus will travel to Cagliari.

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Verdict: Both teams to score – No

Cagliari

Starting with the hosts, while Cagliari might have spent the majority of last season scrapping it out at the foot of the Serie A standings, Fabio Piscane’s men have embarked on a sensational start to proceedings this time around. Enjoying what was a remarkable purple patch prior to September’s extended international break, the Islanders certainly find the mood in their camp at a famous high. Marking their return on Sunday night sat in the Champions League spots, Cagliari have cemented their spot as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages. Last seen clinching a gritty 1-0 victory away at Udinese, the Sardinia-based outfit have won four of their opening five Serie A appearances. Looking to collect a famous scalp this weekend, the Islanders have also shipped just a pair of strikes since opening up the 2026/27 campaign.

Sustaining what is a long-term knee injury against Lecce on September 7th, former Palermo youngster Mattia Felici faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Likewise, yet to make a maiden appearance this season, 21-year-old Riyad Idrissi is recovering from his own respective knee issue.

Finding the net in each of his final three appearances prior to September’s international break and receiving a call-up to Roberto Mancini’s squad, 24-year-old Daniel Maldini will lead the line. Completing a permanent switch to Sardinia over the summer, former Tottenham star Harry Winks will start in the middle of the park.

Juventus

As for the visitors, last seen heading into September’s extended interval with an eye-catching 2-0 victory at home against Atalanta, Juventus will simply be hoping to carry on from where they left off prior to the break. Getting their Europa League charge underway with a dominant 5-0 romp against Dutch outfit Nijmegen last month, the Old Lady could be dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine title charge this season. However, falling to a rollercoaster 3-2 defeat against Sassuolo in their last showdown outside of Turin, Juventus should also be concerned by their most recent trip to Sunday’s opponents. Hit with a toothless 1-0 defeat when they last met Cagliari for a Serie A battle on January 17th, Luciano Spalletti’s side should be bracing themselves for another rugged examination this weekend.

All still dealing with respective knee injuries, Juventus will travel to Sardinia this weekend without the trio of Kamil Grabara, Daniel Locatelli and French international Khephren Thuram. Likewise, not making a single appearance since the opening weekend of the 2026/27 campaign, Turkish starlet Kenan Yildiz will once again miss out here.

Completing an initial season-long loan switch from Tottenham over the summer, Guglielmo Vicario will start between the sticks on Sunday night. Despite still waiting to open his Serie A account, Randal Kolo Muani should keep his spot spearheading Spalletti’s attack.

Cagliari vs Juventus Key Factors to Consider

• When Juventus last travelled to Sardinia for a Serie A showdown back in January, the Old Lady fell to a toothless 1-0 loss.
• In what has become a remarkable start to proceedings, Cagliari have won four of their first five Serie A appearances.
• Likewise, Cagliari have won all of their previous three consecutive top-flight battles by an aggregate score of 4-1.
• Juventus have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their first six appearances across all competitions so far this season.
• Four of Cagliari’s opening five Serie A matchups have finished with just a sole strike.

Falling to a 1-0 defeat when they last travelled to Sardinia back in January, Juventus should be bracing themselves for another stern examination here. Watching Cagliari underline their status as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages so far this season, Sunday’s hosts are riding a serious wave of momentum. Remarkably winning four of their first five Serie A showdowns, the Islanders have also gained a real reputation for their rugged defensive displays. In fact, In fact, Sunday’s hosts have shipped just a pair of top-flight strikes since opening up the 2026/27 campaign.

Verdict: Both teams to score – No

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