Prediction:
Away Win & Over 1.5

Cagliari vs Inter - Prediction & Match Preview

Cagliari enter the match against Inter with confidence after opening the Serie A campaign with a 1-0 victory away against Parma. Alessandro Romano provided the decisive moment with a late strike, while a disciplined defensive performance secured three important points. A strong home atmosphere at Unipol Domus should provide additional motivation, but the quality of the opposition represents a significant step up.

Inter started the new campaign in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 victory over Monza. Four different players found the net, highlighting the attacking depth available to Cristian Chivu. Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Yann Bisseck and Francesco Pio Esposito all contributed to an impressive attacking display, with Inter showing the ability to create chances from different areas of the pitch.

Recent head-to-head history strongly favours Inter. Nine victories from the last ten Serie A meetings against Cagliari underline a clear advantage for the reigning champions. Inter also scored 26 goals across those ten matches, an average of 2.6 goals per game. Several recent encounters have ended with comfortable Inter victories, including 3-0, 2-0 and 3-1 results.

The attacking strength of Inter should create enough opportunities to break through the Cagliari defence. Statistical projections also give Inter the stronger probability of victory, while Over 1.5 goals carries a probability close to 70%. Recent meetings between the clubs have regularly produced multiple goals, adding further support to a goals-based selection.

Inter possess greater squad depth, stronger attacking options and a dominant record in this fixture. Cagliari can make the contest competitive, especially during the opening stages, but sustained pressure from the visitors should eventually create decisive chances. The prediction is Inter to win and Over 1.5 goals.