Cagliari vs Udinese Match Preview: Serie A Showdown

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. None of these players appear among the league’s top scorers, so Cagliari’s primary creative threat S. Esposito (6 goals, 5 assists) is expected to be available.

Udinese Availability

Udinese have a key defensive suspension and some fitness concerns. C. Kabasele (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Zemura (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Star striker K. Davis (10 goals, 3 assists) and leading creator N. Zaniolo (6 assists, 5 goals) are both available.

Impact Summary

Cagliari’s absences are concentrated in squad depth across midfield and attack, limiting rotation but not removing their main goal contributors. Udinese lose defensive stability with Kabasele and Zanoli sidelined, but crucially retain almost all of their attacking output through Davis and Zaniolo.