Udinese 0-1 Cagliari: result and AI prediction

Udinese – Cagliari, Serie A, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli

Udinese is #13 in the table (4 pts) and Cagliari #5 (9 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Udinese averages 2 goals per match this season. Cagliari has kept 2 clean sheets in 4 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Udinese 3, draws 2, Cagliari 1. Their last meeting, on May 9, 2026, ended Cagliari 0-2 Udinese.

UdineseUdinese
Final score0 - 1
CagliariCagliari
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 0-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Udinese return home needing a response after an extraordinary collapse at Inter, and their attacking threat remains real through Davis's hold-up play and creation. Cagliari bring the sharper early-season results and a more settled defensive platform, but their attack is less certain if Maldini is not cleared to start. The hosts' historical comfort in this matchup and home urgency give them a credible route to control the match, yet Solet's absence leaves them vulnerable whenever the game becomes stretched. Expect a competitive contest decided by whether Udinese can turn wing-back pressure into clear chances before Cagliari find transition space.

Head-to-head analysis

Udinese have held the stronger recent edge in this fixture, with several clean-sheet wins across the latest meetings. At Bluenergy Stadium, Cagliari have more often left with a draw than imposed a victory, making the hosts' familiarity a relevant counterweight to current form.

Injuries and absences

Solet's confirmed absence is the most significant team-news issue: it weakens Udinese's authority in the back three and invites Cagliari to attack the channels. Cagliari are without squad depth options including Felici and Idrissi, while Maldini's late status is pivotal because he is their most influential link around Mendy.

Form (last 5)

UdineseLeague position #13 · 4 ptsW L L
CagliariLeague position #5 · 9 ptsL W W

Udinese vs Cagliari stats

UdineseCagliari
Played44
Goals scored84
Goals conceded102
Clean sheets02

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-09Cagliari 0-2 Udinese
  • 2025-10-05Udinese 1-1 Cagliari
  • 2025-05-03Cagliari 1-2 Udinese
  • 2024-10-25Udinese 2-0 Cagliari
  • 2024-02-18Udinese 1-1 Cagliari
  • 2023-11-01Udinese 1-2 Cagliari

Unavailable players

Udinese

J. Arizala, J. Piotrowski, O. Solet, M. Palma, A. Zanoli

Cagliari

M. Felici, R. Idrissi, Y. Trepy, M. Nzola, J. Pedro

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