The visitors’ away run could continue: Monza vs Cagliari prediction
The Serie A seventh-round clash between Monza and Cagliari will take place on October 19, 2026, at the U-Power Stadium. After six matches, the hosts have just four points and remain in the relegation zone, while the Sardinians have surprisingly climbed to fourth place and are only a few points off the leaders. The difference in current form is clear, and what stands out most is Cagliari’s recent confidence on the road.
Monza: the return to the top flight has been difficult
Ivan Jurić’s team is still struggling to adapt to the level of Serie A. In six rounds, Monza have managed just one win, one draw and four defeats, conceding at least twice in five of those matches. In the most recent round, the team lost 3-1 to Lazio, while their chances of a positive result became minimal before halftime following Lorenzo Lucchesi’s red card.
The hosts’ biggest problem is their defensive weakness. Monza concede more than two goals per game on average, and the personnel situation makes the task even more difficult: Lucchesi is suspended, while Matteo Pessina and Jan Ziolkowski are injured. In attack, much of the team’s hopes rest on Gustavo Varela, who has already scored four goals, but one forward is not enough when the team continues to make mistakes in front of its own goal.
Cagliari: one of the best away teams
Fabio Pisacane’s side have made an excellent start to the season, recording four wins, one draw and just one defeat after six rounds. In the previous matchday, Cagliari drew 1-1 with Juventus, having previously beaten Lecce, Atalanta and Udinese in succession. Their defensive reliability is particularly impressive: the Sardinians have conceded only three goals in six league matches.
The team’s away record is even more impressive. Including the end of last season, Cagliari have won four consecutive Serie A away matches, matching a club record set 61 years ago. Daniel Maldini poses an additional threat: the former Monza player has already scored four goals in the current campaign and is once again expected to operate alongside Paul Mendy in attack.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Cagliari are unbeaten in their last four Serie A matches.
- The Sardinians have won four consecutive league matches away from home.
- In Monza’s last Serie A season, Cagliari won both head-to-head meetings — 2-1 and 3-0.
The visitors look significantly more consistent: Monza vs Cagliari prediction
Monza can count on home advantage and Varela’s attacking threat, but the hosts’ current defensive statistics inspire little confidence. Jurić’s team allow opponents to create chances far too often, and against an organized and confident Cagliari side, such mistakes could prove decisive.
The Sardinians currently look better in virtually every key department: they concede fewer goals, collect points more consistently and feel particularly comfortable on the road. If the visitors maintain their usual discipline and exploit their opponents’ defensive problems, they have a strong chance of extending their winning run away from home.
