# Cagliari vs Inter Milan Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Lineups, How to Watch — Serie A Round 33

URL: https://technosports.co.in/cagliari-vs-inter-milan-match-preview/  
Published: 2026-04-12  
Updated: 2026-04-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Friday night football at the San Siro doesn’t get bigger than this. **Inter Milan host Cagliari** in a **Serie A Round 33 clash** on **April 17, 2026** — and while the Nerazzurri are chasing Scudetto glory, the Sardinians are desperately clinging to their top-flight status. Two clubs, two completely different worlds, one massive match.

## Cagliari vs Inter Milan Match at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Inter Milan vs Cagliari |
| **Date & Time** | April 17, 2026 – 8:45 PM CEST / 7:45 PM BST |
| **Venue** | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro), Milan |
| **Competition** | Serie A – Round 33 |
| **Prediction** | Inter Milan 3–0 Cagliari |

## Context & Stakes

Currently, Inter rank 1st while Cagliari hold 16th position in Serie A — a table that says it all. Inter’s title defence is in full swing: they hammered Roma 5-2 recently and are the division’s most clinical side. Cagliari are in danger of being dragged into the relegation scrap on the final day [LiveScore](https://www.livescore.com/en/news/football/serie-a/predictions/) and need every point they can get.

**Inter Milan Form (Serie A):** W D D L D **Cagliari Form (Serie A):** W L L L L

![Cagliari vs Inter Milan](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Intetemm.jpg)

## Head-to-Head

The current H2H record stands at Inter 19 wins, Cagliari 4 wins, and 6 draws. [fotmob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/cagliari-vs-inter/2fpx1z) Cagliari haven’t beaten Inter in their last 10 consecutive encounters. Inter have kept the most clean sheets in Serie A this season (15) [fotmob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/cagliari-vs-inter/2fpx1z) — a ferocious defensive record that Cagliari will struggle to crack.

## Team News & Injuries

| Club | Absentees |
| --- | --- |
| **Inter Milan** | Lautaro Martínez (muscle – late April), Bisseck (thigh – late April) |
| **Inter Milan** | ✅ Sommer, Barella, Thuram, Calhanoglu, Dimarco all available |
| **Cagliari** | Mazzitelli (muscle), Pavoletti (doubtful), Idrissi (ACL – season over), Felici (ACL – season over) |
| **Cagliari** | ✅ Caprile, Esposito, Zortea expected to start |

## Predicted Lineups

**Inter Milan (3-5-2):** Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Arnautovic, Thuram

**Cagliari (3-4-2-1):** Caprile; Palomino, Mina, Luperto; Zortea, Adopo, Prati, Augello; Esposito, Luvumbo; Piccoli

## Prediction

Lautaro Martínez is the competition’s top scorer with 16 goals [fotmob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/cagliari-vs-inter/2fpx1z) but misses out here through injury. However, Inter’s depth is world-class — Thuram, Arnautovic, and Barella can still dismantle almost any defence. Elia Caprile ranks 3rd in saves per match (3.3) [fotmob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/cagliari-vs-inter/2fpx1z) in Serie A, so Cagliari’s goalkeeper will be busy, but the dam is likely to break.

**Our Pick: Inter Milan 3–0 Cagliari** ✅

Follow the latest [Serie A standings on the official Lega Serie A website](https://www.legaseriea.it/en).

## How to Watch

| Country | TV / Stream |
| --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | DAZN UK |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Paramount+, DAZN US |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | DAZN Canada |
| 🇮🇳 India | Sports18 / JioCinema |

Also read: [Inter Milan’s Scudetto Race 2025-26 — Can They Defend the Title?](https://technosports.co.in) | [Serie A 2025-26 Relegation Battle — Who Goes Down?](https://technosports.co.in)

## FAQs

### **Q1. What time does Inter Milan vs Cagliari kick off on April 17, 2026?**

 The match kicks off at **8:45 PM CEST (7:45 PM BST / 18:45 UTC)** at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, on Friday, April 17, 2026. [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/football/match/cagliari-inter/Xdbsueb)

### **Q2. Is Lautaro Martínez playing against Cagliari?**

No — Lautaro Martínez is sidelined with a muscle injury and is not expected back until late April 2026. [fotmob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/cagliari-vs-inter/2fpx1z) Despite his absence, Inter’s squad depth remains more than capable of handling Cagliari.