Serie A: Cagliari vs Inter – Match Preview and Lineup Predictions

Inter Milan will face Cagliari in an away Serie A fixture on December 28th, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 CET at the Unipol Domus stadium in Cagliari.

Inter’s defense receives a boost as Stefan De Vrij returns from injury and is expected to start. However, Matteo Darmian remains sidelined, meaning Yann Bisseck will likely retain his place in the back three. Denzel Dumfries is set to operate as a right wing-back.

Manager Simone Inzaghi is expected to field his preferred midfield trio of Hakan Calhanoglu, Nicolò Barella, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Up front, Lautaro Martinez will look to end his four-game scoring drought in Serie A, partnering with Marcus Thuram in attack.

For Cagliari, coach Davide Nicola welcomes back Yerry Mina to bolster the defense. Fullbacks Nadir Zortea and Tommaso Augello may be deployed in more advanced wing positions, supporting Nicolas Viola in midfield.

Where to Watch

UK viewers can catch the match on TNT Sports 2 and One Football. In the US, it will be streamed on Paramount+. Italian fans can watch exclusively on DAZN.

Predicted Lineups

Cagliari (4-2-3-1): Sherri; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert; Makoumbou, Adopo; Zortea, Viola, Augello; Piccoli

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro Martinez