AC Milan vs Cagliari Preview
AC Milan round off their Serie A campaign at home against a Cagliari side that has been surprisingly competitive in recent weeks. Milan have been inconsistent but showed good character by winning away at Genoa last time out, while Cagliari arrive off the back of a home victory over Torino.
These two sides have produced some entertaining encounters in recent seasons, including a remarkable 3-3 draw at Cagliari not too long ago, so goals are very much on the cards here.
AC Milan Finding Their Feet Again After a Turbulent Spell
Milan’s recent overall form has been a rollercoaster of encouraging and frustrating results. They bounced back brilliantly with a 1-2 away win at Genoa last time out, but a 2-3 home defeat to Atalanta and a painful 2-0 away loss at Sassuolo before that highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities this season.
At home, Milan’s record has been patchy and unconvincing at times. They were beaten 0-3 at home by Udinese and drew 0-0 with Juventus on their own patch, though a gritty 3-2 home win over Torino and a 1-0 home victory against Inter Milan earlier showed they can still be a genuine threat at San Siro.
Cagliari Spirited Visitors Who Struggle to Hurt Top Opposition on the Road
Cagliari have shown plenty of fighting spirit in their recent overall outings. They claimed an impressive home win over Torino and beat Atalanta 3-2 at home, but a 0-2 home defeat to Udinese was a reminder of how quickly things can turn for this unpredictable side.
Away from home, Cagliari’s record tells a difficult story. They were beaten 3-0 away at Inter Milan and lost 3-1 away at Pisa in recent away matches, with only a goalless draw away at Bologna offering any real encouragement on their travels this season.
AC Milan vs Cagliari Prediction
Milan’s home quality should ultimately prove too much for a Cagliari side that struggles badly away from home. AC Milan to win combined with over 2.5 goals looks the standout selection here at 1.95 odds.
Both teams have shown they can find the net, and Cagliari are unlikely to sit deep and defend for ninety minutes. Both teams to score looks a reasonable play at 2.10 odds.
Milan have the firepower to win this comfortably at San Siro, and a 3-1 scoreline would reflect their attacking quality while acknowledging Cagliari’s threat. Back AC Milan to win 3-1 at 12.00 odds.