Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Tuesday, December 17, Juventus will face Cagliari in the Italian Cup Round of 16. The match is set to kick off at 21:00 Central European Time. Here's a detailed look at the game, including a suggested individual total bet.
Juventus vs Cagliari: Match facts and head-to-head
- Juventus are unbeaten in their last 11 matches, although eight of them ended in draws.
- Cagliari have lost their last two games.
- Juventus have scored at least one goal in their last four matches.
- The Turin side has recorded the most draws in Serie A this season, with ten matches ending level.
- In Cagliari's last three matches, fewer than 1.5 total goals were scored.
- Juventus score more than 1.5 goals in 68% of their matches, while Cagliari hit that mark in 67%.
- In 57% of Cagliari's away games, both teams manage to score.
- Juventus have kept a clean sheet in 32% of their matches this season.
- The last two meetings between Juventus and Cagliari ended in draws, but Juventus won three of the last five encounters.
Match preview
Juventus enter the Italian Cup as defending champions, starting their campaign in the Round of 16 against Cagliari. While Massimiliano Allegri led Juventus to their last Cup victory, Thiago Motta is now at the helm. Under his management, Juventus have the most draws in Serie A this season, with ten stalemates. Despite their unbeaten run of 11 matches, eight have ended level.
Cagliari, on the other hand, began their Italian Cup journey in the Round of 64, defeating Carrarese 3-1. They followed up with a 1-0 win over Cremonese to set up this clash with Juventus. In Serie A, however, the team has lost their last two matches without scoring, dropping into the relegation zone with 14 points after 16 rounds. They trail the safety of 17th place by just one point, raising questions about their motivation for this Cup tie. Survival in Serie A may take precedence over advancing in the Italian Cup.
Predicted lineups
- Juventus: Perin; Danilo, Kalulu, Gatti, Rui; Luis, Locatelli, Fagioli; Conceição, Weah, Mbengue.
- Cagliari: Scuffet; Wieteska, Palomino, Obert; Azzi, Deiola, Marin, Falco; Viola; Lapadula, Pavoletti.
Prediction
Juventus are likely to be more motivated for this game as they look to defend their title. Cagliari, with their focus on escaping relegation, may not prioritize this tournament. My suggested bet is on Juventus' individual total goals over 1.5, with odds of 1.62.
