On match day 18 of the Serie A, Cagliari will host AC Milan on Friday at 7:45 PM IST, January 2, 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at the Unipol Domus, Cagliari, Italy, which has a seating capacity of 16,416 spectators.
This blog by 96APK will present a detailed preview of the Cagliari vs. AC Milan match, including team form, predicted lineups, and match predictions.
Match Preview: Cagliari vs AC Milan
Cagliari will come into this match on the back of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Torino. Goals from Prati and Kılıçsoy secured three crucial points for the Sardinians, while Vlašić scored Torino’s only goal in the 28th minute.
Meanwhile, AC Milan will arrive in strong form after a convincing 3-0 win over Hellas Verona in their previous outing. A brace from Nkunku and a goal from Pulisic helped the Rossoneri claim a comfortable victory and valuable points.
Recent Form: Cagliari vs AC Milan
Cagliari have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 1 of their last 5 fixtures. They are currently placed 14th in the league, having collected 18 points from 17 matches, with a record of 4 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses.
Meanwhile, AC Milan have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches. The Rossoneri sit 2nd in the league standings with 35 points from 16 games, after registering 10 wins, 5 draws, and just 1 loss. They are just 1 point behind league leaders Inter Milan in the title race.
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Cagliari vs AC Milan Channel Info
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- Online (Web): GXR World website
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Cagliari vs AC Milan – Predicted Starting Lineups
Cagliari (3-5-1-1): Elia Caprile (GK), Gabriele Zappa, Alessandro Deiola, Sebastiano Luperto, Marco Palestra, Michel Ndary Adopo, Matteo Prati, Luca Mazzitelli, Riyad Idrissi, Gianluca Gaetano, Semih Kilicsoy.
Unavailable players for Cagliari: Juan Rodriguez (injury), Yerry Mina (injury), Ze Pedro (injury), Mattia Felici (injury), Michael Folorunsho (injury), and Andrea Belotti (injury).
AC MILAN (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlović; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Modrić, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Nkunku, Pulisic.
Unavailable players for Milan: Rafael Leao (injury), Matteo Gabbia (injury), Santiago Gimenez (injury).
Form:
Cagliari: W-D-L-W-D
AC Milan: W-L-D-W-L
H2H Record Cagliari vs AC Milan:
Across their 51 head-to-head meetings, AC Milan dominated with 34 wins, while Genoa only won 03, and 14 matches have ended in draws.
AC Milan have not lost to Genoa in their last 15 encounters. In their latest meeting, Cagliari and AC Milan played 1-1 on 11 January 2025.
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Pre-Match Odds & Win Probability – 96.com
- CAG: 5.25 (16%)
- Draw: 4 (23%)
- AC Milan: 1.52 (61%)
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Cagliari: Sebastiano Esposito
The 23-year-old Italian is currently one of Cagliari’s key performers, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists in the ongoing Serie A campaign. The midfielder has featured in 16 matches, accumulating 1,162 minutes of playing time.
Although he has not scored in the last four games, he has provided 2 crucial assists for Cagliari. Esposito has attempted 23 shots, with 05 of them hitting the target.
AC Milan: Christian Pulisic
The 27-year-old American has scored 8 goals and provided 2 assists for his side this season. He has started 07 league matches and logged 594 minutes on the pitch. Pulisic last scored against Hellas Verona in the 3-0 win; he took just 16 shots, and 11 of them came on target.
Top Betting Tips (96.com)
- Correct Score: Cagliari 1-0(13), AC Milan 1-0(6.25)
- Match Odds: Half-Time: Cagliari(5.02), AC Milan(2.07)
- Any Time Goal Scorer: Luka Modric(5.5), Borrelli(5.5)
- Anytime Assist: Rabiot(5), Pulisic(3.8)
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Match Prediction
There is no doubt that AC Milan holds a clear upper hand in the head-to-head record against Cagliari, having remained unbeaten in their last 15 meetings with the Sardinians. Based on this dominance and their current form, we are backing AC Milan to win this match.
Predicted Score: AC Milan 2-0 Cagliari
FAQs: Cagliari vs AC Milan
1. When and where will Cagliari vs AC Milan be played?
The Serie A match between Cagliari and AC Milan will be played on Friday, 02 January 2026, at 07:45 PM IST at the Unipol Domus, Cagliari, Italy.
2. Where can fans watch Cagliari vs AC Milan live in India?
Indian viewers can watch the match live on the GXR World website with an active premium subscription.
3. What is the head-to-head record between Cagliari and AC Milan?
Across 51 head-to-head meetings, AC Milan have won 34 matches, Cagliari have won 3, and 14 games ended in draws. AC Milan are unbeaten in the last 15 encounters.
4. Who are the key players to watch in Cagliari vs AC Milan?
For Cagliari, Sebastiano Esposito is a key attacking threat, while Christian Pulisic remains one of AC Milan’s most dangerous players this season.
5. What is the predicted result for Cagliari vs AC Milan?
Based on current form, squad strength, and head-to-head dominance, AC Milan are favourites to win, with a predicted scoreline of AC Milan 2-0 Cagliari.
