Inter vs Cagliari: Serie A Match Preview

The Serie A clash at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan brings league leaders Inter against 16th-placed Cagliari on 17 April 2026 (18:45 UTC). Inter top the table with 75 points and a goal difference of 46, while Cagliari sit on 33 points with a goal difference of -11.

Inter Availability

Inter face both suspension and fitness concerns. P. Sučić (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. Y. Bisseck (Thigh Injury) is doubtful, while L. Martinez (Injury) is also doubtful. Lautaro Martínez, Serie A’s leading scorer in this data set with 16 goals and 4 assists, would be a major blow if he fails to recover, given his 64 shots and 35 on target. Inter’s attack remains strongly backed by M. Thuram (10 goals, 5 assists) and H. Çalhanoğlu (9 goals, 4 assists), who are both available.

Cagliari Availability

Cagliari have multiple confirmed absentees. M. Felici (Knee Injury) is sidelined, R. Idrissi (Knee Injury) is sidelined, and L. Mazzitelli (Injury) is sidelined. L. Pavoletti (Injury) is doubtful.

Impact Summary

Inter’s main concern is the potential loss of Lautaro Martínez, whose 16 goals are central to a side that has scored 75 league goals. Cagliari’s missing midfield options, including L. Mazzitelli, reduce support for creative hub S. Esposito (6 goals, 5 assists), limiting their already modest attacking output of 33 league goals.