Juventus will host Cagliari on 6th October 2024, with the Turin side looking to maintain their strong form and secure another vital win. Juventus, under Thiago Motta, have been impressive recently, while Cagliari continue to struggle at the lower end of the Serie A table. This clash seems poised in Juve's favour, but surprises are always possible in football.
Juventus Recent Form
Juventus enter this match buoyed by a confident 3-0 win over Genoa. This victory was a testament to their improving form under their new coach, Thiago Motta. They have now won several consecutive games, pushing towards the top of the table, only trailing Napoli.
Their consistent performances highlight a well-drilled defence and a potent attack, spearheaded by Dusan Vlahovic, who netted a brace in the previous game. Juventus' home form has been solid, giving them an edge over Cagliari, a team they’ve historically dominated.
Cagliari Recent Form
Cagliari, on the other hand, have had a difficult campaign so far. Despite a 3-2 win over Parma recently, they have struggled in most of their Serie A outings, especially away from home.
Their poor record in Turin, with seven consecutive losses, reflects the challenge ahead. With significant injury woes, including key attacking players sidelined, Cagliari will likely face an uphill battle against Juventus.
Injury and Team News
Juventus will be without Timothy Weah, Vasilije Adzic, and Arkadiusz Milik, who remain sidelined due to injuries. Despite these absences, Juventus have managed to cope well thanks to their squad depth.
Cagliari will miss their key attacking duo, Leonardo Pavoletti and Gianluca Lapadula, which further diminishes their attacking threat. Their absence significantly impacts Cagliari's ability to break down Juventus' strong defence, making this a tough outing for the visitors.
Last Juventus Lineup
Here is how Juventus lined up for their previous match against Genoa (3-0 win):
Last Cagliari Lineup
For their win against Parma (3-2), Cagliari fielded:
Juventus Player To Watch
Dusan Vlahovic is in fantastic form, having scored twice in their last game. His physicality, sharp finishing, and eye for goal make him a key player for Juventus in this encounter. Cagliari’s defence will need to be at their best to contain him.
Cagliari Player To Watch
Eldor Shomurodov is likely to lead Cagliari’s attack. Given their injuries up front, his ability to hold the ball and create chances will be crucial if Cagliari are to have any chance of troubling Juventus' defence.
Prediction
Considering Juventus' solid form and Cagliari's struggles both on the road and with injuries, it seems likely that Juve will secure a comfortable victory. The absence of key players in Cagliari's attack further tilts the scales in favour of the home team.
Our Prediction: Juventus 2-0 Cagliari
Betting Tips
Tip 1: Juventus to Win
Juventus are strong favourites at home and given their dominance in recent games, a straightforward home win seems the safest bet.
Tip 2: Under 2.5 Goals
With Cagliari’s attacking options limited due to injuries, this could result in a low-scoring affair despite Juventus' superiority.
Tip 3: Dusan Vlahovic to Score Anytime
In form and leading Juventus' attack, Vlahovic is a good bet to find the back of the net against a weakened Cagliari defence.
