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 with a goal difference of -13, while Udinese are 11th on 47 points with a goal difference of -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. Creative midfielder S. Esposito, with 6 goals and 5 assists, is available and expected to shoulder much of the home side’s attacking burden.

Udinese Availability

Udinese have fewer issues but one key suspension. C. Kabasele (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Zemura (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Leading scorer K. Davis, who has 10 goals and 3 assists, and top creator N. Zaniolo with 6 assists and 5 goals, are both available.

Impact Summary

Cagliari’s absences are concentrated in depth options across midfield and attack, but their primary playmaker Esposito remains fit, limiting the attacking damage. Udinese lose defensive stability through Kabasele and Zanoli, yet retain almost their full attacking output with Davis and Zaniolo available, giving the visitors a clearer edge in forward quality.