Cagliari vs Inter Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

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3 Minutes Read
September 14, 2025

Inter Milan, travel to the Unipol Domus to face a Cagliari side deep in a relegation battle. The hosts are fighting for every point to secure their top-flight status, while the visitors will be in a celebratory mood after clinching the Scudetto. This home vs away match preview examines whether the champions’ quality will prevail or if the home side’s desperation will lead to a shock result.

Cagliari vs Inter Match Preview/Betting Preview

This home vs away betting preview presents a unique challenge. Cagliari, under Claudio Ranieri, will be organized, physical, and will fight for every ball, making them a dangerous opponent despite their league position. Inter, having achieved their primary goal, must guard against a drop in intensity. The key for this betting preview is assessing Inter’s motivation and squad rotation against Cagliari’s sheer desperation for points.

Team Recent Form

Cagliari: DLWDD

Inter: WWWWW

Key Stats

Inter have won their last 11 matches across all competitions.
Cagliari are unbeaten in their last five home Serie A matches (W2 D3).
Inter have scored at least two goals in each of their last 10 league games.

I predict the correct score will be Cagliari 1 – 2 Inter. While Cagliari’s home form is strong and they will put up a fierce fight, Inter’s quality and winning momentum are simply too powerful. Even with a rotated squad, the Nerazzurri’s attacking depth should see them score multiple goals. However, Cagliari’s fighting spirit and Inter’s potential complacency suggest the hosts will find a consolation goal.

Cagliari vs Inter H2H

Inter have won the last five head-to-head meetings against Cagliari.
The reverse fixture ended in a 2-0 victory for Inter at the San Siro.
Inter have kept a clean sheet in three of the last five encounters.
Cagliari’s last win against Inter was a 2-1 victory in January 2020.

Pre Game Odds

Cagliari Win: 5/1
Draw: 7/2
Inter Win: 4/7

(Odds are indicative and subject to change)

Team News Home

Cagliari will be without their first-choice goalkeeper due to suspension, which is a significant blow. Key midfielder Nahitan Nández is also a major doubt, which could disrupt their ability to compete in the center of the park.

Team News Away

With the title secured, Inter manager Simone Inzaghi is expected to make significant rotations. Key players like Lautaro Martínez, Nicolò Barella, and Alessandro Bastoni may be rested or start on the bench, giving minutes to squad players like Marko Arnautović and Kristjan Asllani.