Cagliari vs Udinese Match Preview: Serie A Showdown

Match Context

Cagliari host Udinese at Unipol Domus, 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. Creative hub S. Esposito, with 6 goals and 5 assists in league play, is available and will be central to their attacking plans.

Udinese Availability

Udinese have fewer concerns 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, is available, as is chief creator N. Zaniolo with 5 goals and 6 assists.

Impact Summary

Cagliari’s absences are concentrated in depth options across midfield and attack, increasing the burden on S. Esposito to supply end product. Udinese lose defensive stability through Kabasele and Zanoli, but crucially retain their primary attacking output in K. Davis and N. Zaniolo, preserving most of their offensive threat.