Cagliari vs Udinese Preview: Serie A Match on May 9, 2026

Cagliari host Udinese at Unipol Domus in Cagliari on 2026-05-09 (13:00 UTC), in Serie A Regular Season - 36. Cagliari enter the fixture 15th with 37 points and a goal difference of -13, while Udinese sit 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. In addition, A. Deiola (Thigh Injury) is doubtful. L. Mazzitelli (Injury) is doubtful. O. Raterink (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. J. Rodriguez (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Key creator S. Esposito, who has 6 goals and 5 assists in the league, is available.

Udinese Availability

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

Impact Summary

Cagliari’s absences mainly thin their attacking depth in the forward and wide areas, but their primary creative hub Esposito remains available to drive a side that has scored 36 league goals. Udinese lose defensive stability through Kabasele and Zanoli, yet crucially retain Davis and Zaniolo, preserving the core of an attack that has produced 43 league goals.