Juventus vs Cagliari: Preview, Prediction, Lineups

Juventus vs Cagliari — Match Preview

Juventus welcome Cagliari to the Allianz Stadium this Saturday for Matchday 13 of Serie A. The Bianconeri, led by Thiago Motta, are fresh off a crucial 3-2 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt and are looking to build consistency in the league after a draw with Fiorentina. Currently sitting 7th, the Old Lady needs all three points to climb back towards the Champions League spots.

Davide Nicola’s Cagliari, meanwhile, are navigating choppy waters in 14th place. The Sardinians are winless in their last five matches (3 draws, 2 losses) and are coming off a chaotic 3-3 draw against Genoa. With a defense that has leaked 17 goals in 12 games, a trip to Turin looks daunting, but their fighting spirit remains their biggest asset.

Juventus vs Cagliari — Quick Match Info

Fixture: Juventus vs Cagliari
Competition: Serie A (Matchday 13)
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin (Capacity: 41,507)
Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
Kickoff Time: 18:00 CET / 17:00 GMT / 22:30 IST
Referee: Valerio Crezzini
TV Channel (UK): TNT Sports
TV Channel (USA): Paramount+, CBS Sports
TV Channel (India): JioCinema, OneFootball
Live Stream: Paramount+ (USA), JioCinema (India)

Juventus vs Cagliari — Match Context (2025/26 Season)

Juventus:

Position: 7th in Serie A (20 Points).
Form: Solid but too many draws. In their last 5 league games, they have 2 wins and 3 draws. They remain unbeaten at home.
Current Challenge: Finding consistency. The Champions League win boosted morale, but injuries (Bremer, Milik) are piling up. Motta needs to manage fatigue.

Cagliari:

Position: 14th in Serie A (11 Points).
Form: Declining. No wins in their last 5 games. The defense is the weak link, conceding 7 goals in their last 3 outings.
Current Challenge: Rediscovering the winning feeling and tightening up a leaky backline against a quality Juve attack.

Juventus vs Cagliari — What’s at Stake

For Juventus:

Top 4 Pursuit: With the league leaders setting a fast pace, Juve cannot afford to drop points at home against bottom-half teams. A win is vital to stay in the hunt.

For Cagliari:

Survival Points: Getting anything from Turin would be a bonus. A point would restore confidence to a squad that is struggling to close out games.

Juventus vs Cagliari — Team Form

Juventus (Last 5 Matches):

W vs Bodo/Glimt (3-2 – CL)
D vs Fiorentina (1-1)
D vs Torino (0-0)
D vs Sporting CP (1-1 – CL)
W vs Cremonese (2-1)

Cagliari (Last 5 Matches):

D vs Genoa (3-3)
D vs Como (0-0)
L vs Lazio (0-2)
L vs Sassuolo (1-2)
D vs Verona (2-2)

Juventus vs Cagliari — Team News

Juventus:

Gleison Bremer: Out (Knee Injury – Huge loss for the defense).
Arkadiusz Milik: Out (Calf Injury).
Daniele Rugani: Out (Calf Injury).
Carlo Pinsoglio: Out (Calf Injury).
Douglas Luiz: Returning to fitness, likely on the bench.
Dusan Vlahovic: Expected to start and lead the line.

Cagliari:

Andrea Belotti: Out (Knee Injury).
Luca Mazzitelli: Out (Muscle Injury).
Joao Pedro: Out (Knee Injury).
Alessandro Deiola: Questionable (Injury).
Yerry Mina: Expected to marshal the defense despite recent knocks.

Juventus vs Cagliari — Head to Head

24 Feb 2025: Cagliari 0–1 Juventus
18 Dec 2024: Juventus 4–0 Cagliari (Coppa Italia)
06 Oct 2024: Juventus 1–1 Cagliari
20 Apr 2024: Cagliari 2–2 Juventus
11 Nov 2023: Juventus 2–1 Cagliari

Juventus vs Cagliari — Predicted Lineups

Juventus (4-2-3-1):

Motta may rotate slightly after the midweek European game.

GK: Michele Di Gregorio
RB: Nicolò Savona
CB: Federico Gatti
CB: Pierre Kalulu
LB: Andrea Cambiaso
CDM: Manuel Locatelli
CDM: Khéphren Thuram
RW: Francisco Conceição
CAM: Teun Koopmeiners
LW: Kenan Yildiz
ST: Dusan Vlahovic

Cagliari (3-5-2):

Nicola will rely on a packed midfield to stifle Juve.

GK: Simone Scuffet
CB: Gabriele Zappa
CB: Yerry Mina
CB: Sebastiano Luperto
RWB: Nadir Zortea
CM: Michel Adopo
CM: Matteo Prati
CM: Razvan Marin
LWB: Tommaso Augello
ST: Zito Luvumbo
ST: Roberto Piccoli

Juventus vs Cagliari — Impact Bench Options

Juventus:

Timothy Weah: His pace off the bench is a game-changer against tired legs.
Weston McKennie: Adds energy and box-to-box running if the midfield battle gets stuck.

Cagliari:

Gianluca Lapadula: The veteran striker offers grit and experience if Cagliari are chasing a goal.
Nicolas Viola: dangerous from set-pieces late in the game.

Juventus vs Cagliari — Tactical Outlook

Juventus:

Playing Style: Control & Verticality. Motta wants possession, but without Bremer, they are vulnerable at the back. They will look to feed Conceição and Yildiz quickly to isolate Cagliari’s wide center-backs.
Weakness: Set Piece Defense. Missing Bremer’s aerial dominance makes them susceptible to corners.

Cagliari:

Playing Style: Grit & Counter. Nicola will set up a low block, frustrating Juve and looking to hit long balls to Luvumbo or Piccoli. They will fight for every second ball.
Strength: Resilience. They scored 3 against Genoa, proving they never give up even when behind.

Juventus vs Cagliari — Key Battles

Matchup	Battle Type	Edge
Dusan Vlahovic vs. Yerry Mina	Physical War: Mina loves to wrestle strikers. Vlahovic needs to keep his cool and use his movement to drag Mina out of position.	Juventus
Kenan Yildiz vs. Gabriele Zappa	Skill vs. Discipline: Yildiz will drive at Zappa all game. Zappa needs support from the midfield or he will be beaten.	Juventus
Pierre Kalulu vs. Zito Luvumbo	Speed Test: Luvumbo is electric on the break. Kalulu has the pace to match him, but one slip could be fatal.	Tie

Juventus vs Cagliari — Spotlight Players

Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus):

The Dutch midfielder is the creative engine. His late runs into the box and long-range shooting are vital against teams that sit deep. He will be the key to unlocking the Cagliari defense.

Razvan Marin (Cagliari):

The Romanian midfielder controls the tempo for Cagliari. He is also a threat from distance. If he can keep the ball and relieve pressure, Cagliari have a chance.

Juventus vs Cagliari — Fan Reactions

Juventus Fans:

“No more draws! We need a convincing win at home.”

“Vlahovic needs to be clinical today. We create chances, we just need to finish them.”

Cagliari Fans:

“It’s tough in Turin, but we scored 3 last week. Anything is possible.”

“Just fix the defense, please. We can’t keep conceding 2 or 3 goals every game.”

Juventus vs Cagliari — Match-Defining Factors

The First 20 Minutes: Juve will want to score early to calm the nerves. If Cagliari survive the initial onslaught, the crowd might get frustrated.
Fatigue: Juventus played a hard game on Wednesday. Cagliari have had a full week to prepare.
Vlahovic’s Form: If the striker is on song, Juve usually win. If he is isolated, they struggle.

Juventus vs Cagliari — Prediction

Score Prediction: Juventus 2–0 Cagliari

Betting Insights:

Outcome: Juventus to Win.
Total Goals: Under 3.5 Goals (Juve are solid at home; Cagliari will defend deep).
Anytime Goalscorer: Dusan Vlahovic.

Analysis: The quality gap is significant. Despite Juve’s European fatigue and injuries, their home form is strong. Cagliari’s leaky defense is the perfect opponent for Vlahovic and Yildiz to get back among the goals. Expect a professional, controlled victory for the Bianconeri.

Juventus vs Cagliari — Final Word

Juventus cannot afford to slip up if they want to stay in the elite group of Serie A. Cagliari will bring fight and passion, but their defensive frailties are likely to be their undoing against a motivated home side.

Juventus vs Cagliari — FAQs

When is the Juventus vs Cagliari match?

The match kicks off on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at 18:00 CET (22:30 IST).

Is Bremer playing?

No, Gleison Bremer is out with a knee injury.

Where can I watch the match in India?

You can watch the match on JioCinema and OneFootball.

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