Surprise package Cagliari will welcome Juventus to Sardinia on Sunday night, looking down at their illustrious visitors in the Serie A standings.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Rossoblu sit two points ahead of the Bianconeri and just one shy of top spot following a sensational opening month, making this a crucial clash as both teams return from the international break.Fabio Pisacane’s side have collected 12 points from their opening five matches – their best start to a top-flight campaign since 1969/70 – and boast the division's best defensive record with only two goals conceded.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017279##Meanwhile, Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus respond with strong defensive statistics of their own, having registered four clean sheets across six competitive fixtures while conceding the fewest shots in Serie A.Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 11 OctoberVenue: Unipol Domus, CagliariGroup: Serie A (Matchday 6)Current standings: Cagliari – 4th (12 pts), Juventus – 5th (10 pts)Qualification implications: Cagliari can maintain their spot in the Serie A top four and extend their gap over Juventus, while the Bianconeri seek a victory to leapfrog their hosts and close the distance to the league leaders.Chivu's enigma over Inter's squadForm GuideCagliari✅ Win vs Udinese✅ Win vs Atalanta✅ Win vs Lecce❌ Loss vs Verona❌ Loss vs Inter Milan##NAJAVA_MECA_10017136##Juventus❌ Loss vs Cremonese✅ Win vs Atalanta✅ Win vs NEC Nijmegen❌ Loss vs Sassuolo➖ Draw vs AC MilanChelsea’s five-goal symphony – Bournemouth broken for easier breathingHead-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)✅ Cagliari 1-0 Juventus (2026 Serie A)❌ Juventus 2-1 Cagliari (2025 Serie A)❌ Cagliari 0-1 Juventus (2025 Serie A)❌ Juventus 4-0 Cagliari (2024 Coppa Italia)➖ Juventus 1-1 Cagliari (2024 Serie A)##NAJAVA_MECA_10017236##Team NewsCagliari❌ Alessandro Deiola – Injury (out).❌ Mattia Felici – Injury (out).❌ Yael Trepy – Injury (out).❌ Riyad Idrissi – Injury (out).🟡 Kevin Carlos – Major fitness doubt.Neuer's blunder for Bundesliga recordJuventus❌ Kenan Yildiz – Injury (out).❌ Manuel Locatelli – Injury (out).❌ Khephren Thuram – Injury (out).❌ Jeremie Boga – Injury (out).❌ Jeff Ekhator – Injury (out).❌ Kamil Grabara – Reserve GK, injury (out).BETTING GUIDE: Liverpool vs Manchester City, Match Preview, Team News and PredictionPlayer to Watch: Daniel Maldini (Cagliari)Daniel Maldini enters this fixture in rich form after scoring in three consecutive Serie A appearances prior to the international break. Fresh off earning his ninth senior cap for the Italian national team, the attacking midfielder has established himself as Cagliari’s primary creative focal point.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017161##Maldini’s ability to unlock tight defenses and arrive late into the box will be essential against a Juventus backline that yields very few chances. If Cagliari are to preserve their momentum at the Unipol Domus, Maldini’s form between the lines will be critical.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Under 2.5 Goals🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Cagliari or Draw (Double Chance)🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Juventus to Win 1-0
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