Cagliari vs Udinese Match Preview

Match Context

Cagliari host Udinese at Unipol Domus in Cagliari on 2026-05-09 (13:00 UTC), in Serie A Regular Season - 36. Cagliari come in 15th with 37 points and a goal difference of -13, while Udinese sit 11th on 47 points with a goal difference of -3.

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, A. Deiola (Thigh Injury) is doubtful. L. Mazzitelli (Injury) is doubtful. O. Raterink (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. J. Rodriguez (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Key creator S. Esposito, who has 6 goals and 5 assists in league play, is available.

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. Their leading scorer K. Davis, with 10 goals and 3 assists, is available, as is top assister N. Zaniolo with 5 goals and 6 assists.

Impact Summary

Cagliari’s absences are concentrated in attack and midfield depth, potentially limiting rotation behind Esposito. Udinese lose defensive stability through Kabasele and Zanoli, but crucially retain their main attacking output in Davis and Zaniolo.