Cagliari vs Udinese Prediction, Match preview and Lineups — 9 May 2026
On May 9, 2026, in Matchday 36 of Serie A, Cagliari will host Udinese. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Match preview
Cagliari come into this match in fairly solid form. Over their last four games, the team have taken an important step toward securing survival in Serie A. During this stretch, they have suffered just one defeat against Inter, who recently secured the title. They also picked up wins over Cremonese and Atalanta, while their most recent match ended in a 0–0 draw away to Bologna.
In the standings, Cagliari are currently 15th, sitting 9 points clear of the relegation zone, which effectively guarantees their place in the top flight. At home, they have been fairly balanced this season, recording 6 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats, with 20 goals scored and 20 conceded. They are currently 13th in the home table and have won their last two home matches.
However, their head-to-head record at home against Udinese remains a major concern, as Cagliari are winless in their last six home meetings against this opponent, with 2 draws and 4 defeats.
Udinese, on the other hand, have also picked up strong form toward the end of the season. In their last six matches, they have suffered only one defeat, alongside three wins and two draws. Their most recent game was a confident 2–0 home victory over Torino, while earlier in this run they also recorded a notable 3–0 win against Milan.
Defensively, Udinese have been particularly solid, keeping a clean sheet in four of their last six matches. In the league table, they sit 11th with 47 points, with no pressure from either relegation or European qualification battles.
Their matches tend to be controlled and low-scoring, with 5 of their last 7 games finishing under 2.5 goals. Only one of Udinese’s last seven Serie A matches saw both teams score, which further highlights their disciplined defensive approach.
Head-to-head history also slightly favors Udinese, who are unbeaten in the last 8 meetings against Cagliari. In total, they have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats in the last 10 encounters. These fixtures are usually tight, with 5 of the last 6 ending under 2.5 goals. The reverse fixture also ended in a controlled 1–1 draw.
Probable Lineups
- Cagliari: Caprile, Ze Pedro, Mina, Dossena, Obert, Folorunsho, Sulemana, Adopo, Palestra, Gaetano, Esposito
- Udinese: Okoye, Solet, Mlacic, Kristensen, Kamara, Atta, Ekkelenkamp, Miller, Ehizibue, Buksa, Zaniolo
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Cagliari have won or drawn 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Udinese have won or drawn 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Udinese are unbeaten in the last 8 head-to-head meetings.
- 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
Prediction
Both teams come into this match with relatively stable form and without major pressure in the standings, as both have effectively secured survival in Serie A. Motivation levels are therefore not at their peak. Udinese stand out for their defensive solidity, especially in recent weeks, while Cagliari have also shown improved results but continue to struggle in this fixture historically. Cagliari also tend to start cautiously at home, rarely scoring early goals, which could slow the tempo of the match. Head-to-head meetings are usually tight and low-scoring, with Udinese holding a clear unbeaten run in recent encounters. Considering the lack of pressure, Udinese’s defensive structure, and the trend of low-scoring games between these sides, this match is likely to be controlled and cautious. Recommended bet: Under 2.5 goals — 1.62
