Inter return to San Siro aiming to extend their dominance over Cagliarii in Serie A on Friday evening. The game kicks-off at 7:45pm in Milan, live on DAZN, and you can find our match preview and best bets for the game below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 Goals | 4/7 @ Bet365 (63.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Inter average 2.34 goals per game and have scored at least twice in four of the last five head-to-heads. Cagliari have conceded 44 in 32 games, and with Inter’s xG and shot stats, a high-scoring home win looks very likely. |
| Lautaro Martinez Anytime Scorer | 8/11 @ Bet365 (57.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Martinez is Inter’s leading scorer with 16 goals and is outperforming his xG considerably, demonstrating elite finishing. He also has 31 big chance assists, so is constantly involved in Inter’s best attacking moves. |
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Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inter | 1 | 32 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 75 | 29 | +46 | 75 |
| Cagliari | 16 | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 33 | 44 | -11 | 33 |
Inter have been relentless all season, averaging 2.34 goals per match with a league-best pass accuracy of 87.2% and 59.5% average possession. Cagliari, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency and rank among the league’s lowest scorers, with an average of just above one goal per game and a negative goal difference.
Potential Match-Winners
- Lautaro Martinez (Inter): 16 goals and 4 assists, shooting accuracy of 39.6%, and performing well above his xG (4.5), showing world-class finishing.
- Federico Dimarco (Inter): Serie A’s top creator with 13 assists and 80 big chance assists, delivering dangerous balls from wide areas with 82.4% pass accuracy.
- Nicolò Barella (Inter): Eight assists and 63 big chance assists, combining creativity with a high pass accuracy of 85.7% for midfield control.
Cagliari lack players with comparable output, underlining the gulf in attacking threat. Inter’s key men are in top form and rarely miss matches, so expect them to play a central role.
Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings
Inter have dominated this fixture, winning five of the last six matches against Cagliari, with the Sardinians managing just one draw and one win in their last sixteen attempts.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 27/09/25 | Cagliari 0-2 Inter | Serie A |
| 12/04/25 | Inter 3-1 Cagliari | Serie A |
| 28/12/24 | Cagliari 0-3 Inter | Serie A |
| 14/04/24 | Inter 2-2 Cagliari | Serie A |
| 28/08/23 | Cagliari 0-2 Inter | Serie A |
The trend is clear: Inter have both the firepower and the defensive resilience to control these meetings, with clean sheets in four of the last six and an aggregate scoreline of 12-3 in their favour.
Conclusion: Can Cagliari Spring a Shock?
Given Inter’s imperious record in this fixture, their dominance in every key attacking and defensive metric this season, and Cagliari’s struggles in both boxes, it’s difficult to look past another statement win for the hosts. With Lautaro Martinez in sparkling form and Dimarco pulling the creative strings, Over 2.5 goals looks a strong play, while goals and a Martinez strike look strong supporting picks. Can Cagliari defy the stats, or will the Nerazzurri cruise on?
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