Cagliari Prepares for Serie A Clash with Inter Milan

CAGLIARI, Italy — Cagliari Calcio will host Inter Milan this Saturday, September 27, in a highly anticipated Serie A matchup at the Unipol Domus. The game is set to kick off at 2:45 PM ET.

Inter Milan enters the match favored after recovering from a two-match winless streak with a recent 2-1 victory against Sassuolo. They remain the top scorer in Serie A, netting 11 goals in four games. Meanwhile, Cagliari is coming off three straight wins and is eager to challenge their rivals at home.

Marco Piccinini will officiate the match, assisted by Giovanni Moro and Vito Mastrodonato. Daniele Doveri will oversee VAR operations. The match promises to be competitive, as both teams aim to assert their dominance.

Cagliari’s midfielder Nicolò Barella has a strong history against Inter, having scored seven goals and provided six assists in his previous encounters. He expressed special emotions about facing his former club, which further adds to the rivalry.

The match preview earlier indicated that Cagliari has been in great form at home, scoring in their last seven matches at the Unipol Domus. Conversely, Inter has struggled away, winning only three of their last ten league games outside San Siro.

Defensively, Cagliari will likely employ a strong backline led by goalkeeper Elia Caprile. Coach Fabio Pisacane plans to use noticeable attacking threats like Andrea Belotti and Sebastiano Esposito to maintain their offensive momentum.

In contrast, Inter coach Cristian Chivu is expected to rely on Lautaro Martinez, who has been prominent in their attacks. He partners with Marcus Thuram, aiming to continue Inter’s strong showing against Cagliari.

The two teams have faced each other 88 times in Serie A, with Inter winning 45 of those encounters. Cagliari has won 14 times, and 29 matches ended in a draw. The Nerazzurri’s recent record shows they’ve won their last five meetings against the Sardinians.

This weekend’s match provides an exciting opportunity for Cagliari to continue their winning streak while testing Inter’s resolve as they push for their title aspirations. The teams are set to battle fiercely as fans eagerly await a thrilling encounter.