Inter Form and Lineup
Last week Inter used up enough good fortune to last a whole year. The hosts somehow managed to beat solid Como away (4:3) despite being far worse than their opponents in almost every statistical indicator. Just look at 0.88 xG against 3.12. A similar situation occurred in the meeting with Roma (5:2), where the team of Chivu generated only 1.52 in expected goals. Obviously, their luck cannot last forever.
Key Inter statistics:
In 7 of their last 10 matches, the team have scored no more than two goals.
Inter have conceded in five league rounds in a row.
Lautaro Martinez has scored 16 goals — the top scorer in Serie A.
Inter are the best team in the league for points won at home (38).
Potential Inter Lineup (3-5-2):
Sommer — Bastoni, Acerbi, Akanji — Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco — Thuram, Esposito.
Unavailable: Bisseck (injury), Sucic (suspension)
Cagliari Form and Lineup
In the last round Cagliari beat Cremonese (1:0), ending a long winless run of eight matches. It is also worth noting that after the international break the away side have significantly improved: 2.8 xG over two rounds and a total of 28 shots on goal. In addition, forward Belotti has recovered from injury, and his experience will undoubtedly help the team.
Key Cagliari statistics:
Sebastiano Esposito has scored three goals in his last four matches.
Cagliari have not lost by more than two goals for 12 matches in a row.
The team have scored in four of their last five away games.
Potential Cagliari Lineup (4-5-1):
Caprile — Palestra, Mina, Rodriguez, Obert — Adopo, Gaetano, Esposito, Deiola, Folorunsho — Borrelli.
Unavailable: Mazzitelli, Pavoletti, Idrissi, Felici (all injured).
