{"id":1450380,"date":"2026-05-21T09:49:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1450380"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:09:28","slug":"match-preview-milan-vs-cagliari-24-05-26-serie-a","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-milan-vs-cagliari-24-05-26-serie-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Milan vs Cagliari: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Milan<\/a> host Cagliari<\/a> at San Siro this weekend in a clash that pits one of Serie A<\/a>‘s most efficient sides against a team fighting to finish the campaign on a high. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With kick-off set for Sunday at 7:45pm (UK time), Milan will look to maintain their remarkable head-to-head record over Cagliari and solidify their top-three finish. Cagliari, meanwhile, come into this on the back of a rare win, but history and season form suggest a tough evening awaits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Milan’s commanding home record, higher attacking output, and Cagliari’s defensive frailties, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in a Milan win due to their dominant recent form and a long-standing hold over Cagliari in direct encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Milan to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/7 @ Bet365<\/a>
(77.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Milan to win because they have claimed victory in 12 of the last 17 meetings and are unbeaten in their last 12 home games against Cagliari. Milan’s attack is more potent (52 goals vs 38), while Cagliari’s defence is among the leakiest in the league.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rafael Leao Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLeao has been a regular threat for Milan in attack, and with Cagliari conceding an average of 1.4 goals per game, he should get chances. Milan create 1.89 big chances per match, and Leao is often at the heart of their best moves.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Milan have been a model of consistency and balance, with a league-high 15 clean sheets and an attack that averages 1.41 goals per game. Cagliari, in contrast, have the third-worst defensive record and have only managed a win in 27% of matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Milan<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n+19<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cagliari<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n-14<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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