Cagliari – Inter

Inter will break Cagliari’s winning streak.

Cagliari secured three consecutive victories. In the third round match, the "rossoblu" hosted Parma. Fabio Pisacane's charges could have conceded twice by the 28th minute. However, as is often the case, it was the team that had been patient that scored first. After a scramble in the penalty area, Mina found the net and put his team ahead. The "Crusaders" continued to attack and create chances, but it was the hosts who scored again. A goal from Felici towards the end of the second half set the final score. In the last round Pisacane's charges faced Lecce. The opponents exchanged goals in the first half. In the second half, the "wolves" were eager to score a second goal but instead conceded a penalty. Belotti's brace not only restored the striker's confidence but also earned Cagliari three points. On Wednesday, in the Italian Cup, the "rossoblu" thrashed Frosinone 4:1. Inter unexpectedly found themselves in the middle of the league table after four rounds. Losses to Udinese and Juventus prevented Kivu's charges from climbing higher than tenth place. In the last round, the "Nerazzurri" hosted Sassuolo. A quick goal from Dimarco allowed the "snakes" to feel comfortable for a long time. An own goal by Maharemovic in the 81st minute almost settled the question of the match winner. And although Shadira scored a consolation goal, the guests deserved nothing more. It was a crucial victory for Inter after two consecutive losses in the league. Three days after the reported match, the "snakes" will host Slavia Prague in the Champions League. It is clear that Kivu does not see this European match as extremely important. It is unlikely that the "Nerazzurri" will significantly rotate their squad because of it. It is worth looking at the results of the last direct encounters between the opponents. Inter has comfortably beaten their rival in four out of five recent matches. Interestingly, at the "Sardegna Arena," the "snakes" have done this five times in a row. Last season, in Sardinia, the "Nerazzurri" thrashed the hosts 0:3. The return match at "Giuseppe Meazza" ended in a slightly more "modest" victory for Inter, 3:1. The superiority of Cristian Kivu’s charges is evident even now. While Cagliari is in good form, they are unlikely to pose a challenge to such an opponent. Furthermore, the cup match in the middle of the week will further diminish the "rossoblu"'s chances of success.