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Serie A: Cagliari vs Ac Milan
Kickoff Time: 2026-1-3 3:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Cagliari defeated Torino 2-1 away in the last round, achieving 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five league matches, displaying decent form. Currently, Cagliari ranks 14th in the Serie A standings with 4 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, leading the relegation zone by 6 points. For Cagliari, staying in the league remains their primary goal this season. Notably, Cagliari’s performance is quite erratic; the team can grab points against strong opponents like Roma and Napoli but also drops points to newly promoted teams like Sassuolo and Pisa. Statistically, Cagliari has scored 19 goals and conceded 24 in the league. Although their attacking power is acceptable, they lack a target man in the front line, and the wings do not provide strong impact, making it challenging to pose threats to opponents’ goals in open play. Defensively, Cagliari also has certain vulnerabilities.
AC Milan won 3-0 against Verona at home in their last match, ending their winless streak. Following this round, Internazionale leads the Serie A standings with 36 points, while AC Milan closely follows with just 1 point less. Notably, the forward duo of Christian Pulišić and Christopher Nkunku performed excellently in the last match, with Pulišić opening the scoring for the team, and Nkunku breaking his goal drought by scoring twice. Under Massimiliano Allegri’s guidance, AC Milan exhibits a balanced approach on both offense and defense; although their attacking efficiency is not high, the quality of defense has significantly improved compared to last season. Additionally, AC Milan’s midfield control has shown clear improvement, allowing the team to dominate the majority of matches, with effective connections between the wings and the two forwards creating decent counterattack threats.
In terms of strength and league performance, AC Milan is far superior to Cagliari. Moreover, in their last 10 encounters, AC Milan has recorded 7 wins and 3 draws against Cagliari, remaining unbeaten and showcasing an absolute advantage. Overall, it is reasonable to expect AC Milan, with their superior strength and favorable head-to-head record, to secure victory.
Cagliari’s Last 5 Games: WDLWD
25-12-27 Torino 1-2 Cagliari
25-12-21 Cagliari 2-2 Pisa
25-12-14 Atalanta 2-1 Cagliari
25-12-07 Cagliari 1-0 Roma
25-12-04 Napoli 1-1 Cagliari
AC Milan’s Last 5 Games: WLDWL
25-12-28 AC Milan 3-0 Verona
25-12-19 Napoli 2-0 AC Milan
25-12-14 AC Milan 2-2 Sassuolo
25-12-09 Torino 2-3 AC Milan
25-12-05 Lazio 1-0 AC Milan
Head-To-Head Record
25-01-12 AC Milan 1-1 Cagliari
24-11-10 Cagliari 3-3 AC Milan
24-05-12 AC Milan 5-1 Cagliari
24-01-03 AC Milan 4-1 Cagliari
23-09-28 Cagliari 1-3 AC Milan
Prediction: AC Milan away victory