Probable Lineups

4-3-3
Inter
4-3-1-2
Cagliari
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(52) 33 Goals 28 (41)
(41) 32 Assists 19 (27)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
29.4 Average Age 27.6
179.1 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(1.1) 1 Shots pg 1 (1)
(50%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 56% (53%)
(0.9) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.8) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Walter Samuel Out 7.22
Gaby Mudingayi Out 6.4
Philippe Coutinho Out 6.45
Fredy Guarín Out 7.11
Andrea Ranocchia Out 7.45
McDonald Mariga Out 6.03
Joel Obi Out 6.95
Cristian Chivu Out 6.49
Dejan Stankovic Out 6.22
Wesley Sneijder Doubtful 7.29
No missing players.

Team News

Inter
  • Coach Stramaccioni has to deal with a number of injuries, the most important of them being Walter Samuel.
  • Without the Argentinian, the manager could stick with the 4-man defence or move Cambiasso into the backline.
  • Sneijder is close to a full recovery and may even be called up in the next two rounds.
Cagliari
  • Pulga is in a completely different situation compared to his opposite number, as he will have his full squad available for the trip to Milan.
  • Dossena and Ekdal are battling for the last free spot in the midfield, where Conti and Nainggolan should be safe to play.
  • Pinilla and Sau are expected to start up front, but Nenè is also ready to play.

Prediction

  • Inter threw away the psychological advantage they had on Juventus after beating them, and proved to be a little weak when missing their typical defence that had played so well before their match in Bergamo. Stramaccioni needs three points here, because dropping them to Cagliari could mean letting Juventus run clear.
  • Cagliari had an impressive run of victories but have only got one point in their last two matches. Pulga will definitely travel to San Siro to try and get a draw and prepare for the next match with a couple of consecutive good results.
  • This time "Strama" will not be able to sit and wait for his opponent as the Sardinians will probably use the same strategy. Therefore Inter will have to be the team trying to initiate the attacks, which is something they still have to improve at. However, the quality of the home players should be enough to win them three points and keep the pressure on Juve.
Prediction:
Inter
2
1
Cagliari
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Latest Comments

 
  • Javad

    F*** that referee!

    26 weeks ago
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  • fernando1307

    no silvestre please

    26 weeks ago
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  • kelevra

    Ranocchia probably will sit on the bench, Samuel out again will be available at least in ten days. So defense is in emergency and vulnerable, I think Inter will concede at least one goal.

    26 weeks ago
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  • JoachimUlin

    ole..ole.. ole,,olee.... Interr,,,, Interr,,,,,,,
    ole..ole.. ole,,olee.... Interr,,,, Interr,,,,,,,
    ole..ole.. ole,,olee.... Interr,,,, Interr,,,,,,,
    Gooooo Inter!!victory again...

    26 weeks ago
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
9 Inter 16 6 16 54 wllldl
11 Cagliari 12 11 15 47 lldldw

Top Players

Inter
Cagliari
A. Ranocchia 7.45
R. Palacio 7.25
M. Kovacic 7.25
D. Conti 7.42
D. Avelar 7.17
D. Astori 7.1
R. Palacio 12
D. Milito 9
A. Cassano 7
M. Sau 12
M. Pinilla 7
V. Ibarbo 6
A. Cassano 9
E. Cambiasso 5
R. Palacio 5
A. Cossu 8
Nenê 3
D. Avelar 3

Match Forecast

Inter will control the game in the opposition's half  
Inter will create many scoring chances  
Inter will make a comeback if they go behind  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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