Cagliari vs Udinese Match Preview

Match Context

The Serie A clash at Unipol Domus in Cagliari on 2026-05-09 finds the hosts sitting 15th on 37 points, with a goal difference of -13. Udinese arrive in 11th place on 47 points, goal difference -3. This is a Regular Season - 36 fixture, not a cup tie.

Cagliari Availability

Cagliari face a lengthy absentee list. G. Borrelli (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. M. Felici (Knee Injury) is sidelined. R. Idrissi (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Liteta (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. L. Pavoletti (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, several players are doubtful: A. Deiola (Thigh Injury) is doubtful, L. Mazzitelli (Injury) is doubtful, O. Raterink (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, and J. Rodriguez (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Creative midfielder S. Esposito, with 6 goals and 5 assists, is available and will be central to their attacking plans.

Udinese Availability

Udinese have fewer issues but one suspension. C. Kabasele (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Zemura (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Key attacker K. Davis, on 10 goals and 3 assists, is available, as is leading creator N. Zaniolo with 5 goals and 6 assists.

Impact Summary

Cagliari’s absences mainly thin their depth in attack and midfield rotation rather than removing primary scorers. Udinese lose defensive stability through Kabasele and Zanoli, but crucially retain almost all of their attacking output, keeping their forward threat largely intact.