Cagliari vs Udinese: Serie A 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 sit 15th on 37 points (goal difference -13), while Udinese are 11th with 47 points (goal difference -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. A. Deiola (Thigh Injury) is doubtful. L. Mazzitelli (Injury) is doubtful. O. Raterink (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. J. Rodriguez (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. From the league-wide stats, S. Esposito (6 goals, 5 assists) is fit and available to lead the hosts’ creativity.

Udinese Availability

Udinese have key defensive issues. C. Kabasele (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension. A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Zemura (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. In attack, top scorer K. Davis (10 goals, 3 assists) and chief creator N. Zaniolo (5 goals, 6 assists) are both available.

Impact Summary

Cagliari’s absences mainly thin out their depth in midfield and attack but spare their primary creator Esposito. Udinese lose an experienced defender in Kabasele and full-back Zanoli, but crucially retain the bulk of their attacking output through Davis and Zaniolo.