The Italian Island of Sardinia is where we are jetting off to for Saturday’s final Serie A fixture, where Cagliari host Udinese. Both teams have demonstrated poor performances this season, as they find themselves near the bottom of the table with Cagliari in 19th, whilst Udinese are in a slightly better position of 15th. The Unipol Domus will host this fixture, as Cagliari are using this as a temporary stadium whilst they get a new and shiny one built.
In terms of the form of both teams, we will be witnessing a clash of two sides who will be desperate to win, as neither team have picked up three points in the league for a while. Cagliari, nicknamed Gli Isolani, are on a disappointing run of nine games without a win. Udinese, who sometimes go by I Bianconeri, have only gone five games without a win. With both teams floating above the bottom of the table and not wanting to be dragged into a relegation scrap, they will both be desperate for the three points tonight, as it is a much win game for both sides.
Cagliari v Udinese Bet Builder Tips & Predictions
Both Teams to Score – Yes
Three points are crucial for both teams tonight, with Cagliari and Udinese believing that they have what it takes to win in a matchup that looks very tight on paper. Looking at the numbers, we can expect both teams to score as the games of both sides are never dull. Cagliari, the home team, have conceded at least one goal in their last nine home league games. With Udinese edging out as the favourites tonight, we can expect this trend to continue as the visitors will be the ones expected to score. However, when Cagliari concede goals, they also manage to score for themselves. In the league this season, they have averaged one goal scored in every game. Pairing these stats together, both teams to score seems like it’s on the cards.
Looking at the goals form of the visitors, Udinese have conceded an average of 1.65 goals per game. Like their opponents, they also manage to get on the scoresheet themselves, as they have been able to score in six of their last eight games. Pairing together the goalscoring form of both teams, it looks incredibly similar on paper which makes it appear like we can expect no team to keep a clean sheet tonight.
To back this selection up a bit more, both teams have 1+ average goals scored per game, which makes it seem like both sides will be firing tonight in a match that means so much to them. To sweeten the selection a little bit more, Cagliari have had 100% of their home games this season feature over 1.5 goals, meaning that the match tonight shouldn’t be for dull viewing.
Alberto Grassi to be Carded
The referee we have in charge for tonight’s game is Fabio Maresca. In his matches this season, he has averaged a total of EIGHT yellow cards per game. With the Italian enjoying booking an average of over a third of the players on the pitch, we can expect a good number of them to be receiving a yellow card tonight. My choice is Alberto Grassi as a favourite to be booked. The 26-year-old midfielder for Cagliari has committed an average of 2.42 fouls per game this season, and with the importance of winning the game tonight for both sides being huge, pressure can lead to some rash tackles.
Racking up 11 appearances this season, he has started the last six games and has accumulated two yellow cards throughout the current campaign. With both of his bookings coming in the first half of games, this suggest that he likes to get stuck right into the match from the first whistle and takes no prisoners. With the chance that he will be making challenges from minute one, there’s no doubt that our card-happy referee will not give him too many warnings before presenting him with a yellow card. There’s a good chance that the referee’s card reputation will continue into this game, as the intensity caused by the pressure on both teams to pick up a result, will likely result in some desperation which could lead to a few bad challenges.
Over 10.5 Match Corners
Three points for Cagliari could see them jump two places if results go their way and see them escape the relegation zone for the time being. On the other hand, three points for Udinese could see them jump one place, whilst putting them on the same level as an extremely tight midfield fight in the table. The cost of a loss tonight would result in the possibility of a relegation fight for both sides. The severity of these possibilities will act as strong motivation for both teams tonight, as they know the importance of the immense value of what three points could do to give them a mid-season boost. With both sides near the bottom of the table, they will both believe in their chance to win, which could result in both teams making flurries of attacks throughout the game. The attacking mindset of both sides can see a good number of corners being featured.
In terms of the numbers behind my corner selection, Cagliari have been witness to an average of 10.56 corners per home game this season. Udinese have seen similar numbers, as they have participated in an average of 11 corners per away game this season. This is ammunition to my selection, as in a game that will see both sides going for it to claim the three points, these average stats should be met. To top it off even more, 100% of Udinese’s away games this season have seen over 8.5 corners take place.
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How to watch Cagliari v Udinese in Serie A
📅 When is Cagliari v Udinese? / Saturday, 18 December 2021, 19:45
🏟 Where is Cagliari v Udinese? / Sardegna Arena (Cagliari)
📺 What TV Channel is Cagliari v Udinese? / BT Sport 1
📱 Online Live Streaming for Cagliari v Udinese? / bet365
🟨 …And who is the referee for Cagliari v Udinese? / Fabio Maresca 🇮🇹
