Juventus is set to face Cagliari in a crucial Serie A matchup on Saturday. The Bianconeri aim to maintain their momentum after a strong mid-season run, while Cagliari looks to avoid further decline in the league standings.
Cagliari vs Juventus Preview: Predictions, Lineups, and Team News
Match Context
Juventus enters this game as one of the league’s rejuvenated teams. They have secured five wins in their last six matches, putting them in contention for a Champions League spot. Cagliari, however, has struggled significantly, collecting just one point in their last three fixtures.
Recent Form
- Juventus: W W W D W W
- Cagliari: L D W L D L
Juventus’ Strengths
Recently, Juventus showcased an impressive performance by defeating Cremonese 5-0, marking their largest Serie A victory since 2018. Their defense has tightened up, recording five clean sheets in seven matches. Luciano Spalletti has been a key figure since taking the helm, overseeing a remarkable turnaround.
Cagliari’s Challenges
Cagliari has not won against Juventus in their last nine league encounters. Their last victory over the Bianconeri came in July 2020. Currently sitting 16th, Cagliari is dangerously close to the relegation zone after a heavy 3-0 loss to Genoa.
Team News
Juventus may be without top scorer Kenan Yildiz due to flu-like symptoms. Francisco Conceicao is expected to step in if Yildiz cannot play. Dusan Vlahovic and Daniele Rugani remain sidelined, but Federico Gatti is poised to return to the squad.
Cagliari may make changes to their forward line. The team is considering Semih Kilicsoy and Gennaro Borrelli for the starting roles. They will continue to miss Alessandro Deiola and Michael Folorunsho due to injuries.
Starting Lineups
| Team | Starting XI |
|---|---|
| Cagliari | Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Luperto; Palestra, Adopo, Prati, Mazzitelli, Idrissi; Esposito; Kilicsoy |
| Juventus | Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Miretti, Yildiz; David |
Match Prediction
Given their current form, Juventus is favored to clinch victory. They are expected to effectively control the match and maintain a clean sheet, potentially winning 2-0 against Cagliari.
