Cagliari vs Udinese Match Update

Match Context

The Serie A fixture at Unipol Domus in Cagliari kicks off on 2026-05-09 at 13:00 UTC. Cagliari enter the Regular Season - 36 round in 15th place on 37 points (goal difference -13), while Udinese sit 11th with 47 points (goal difference -3).

Cagliari Availability

Cagliari face a lengthy absentee list. G. Borrelli (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. M. Felici (Knee Injury) is sidelined. R. Idrissi (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Liteta (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. L. Pavoletti (Knee Injury) is sidelined. A. Deiola (Thigh Injury) is doubtful. L. Mazzitelli (Injury) is doubtful. O. Raterink (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. J. Rodriguez (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Key creator S. Esposito, with 6 goals and 5 assists in Serie A, is available and will shoulder much of the attacking burden.

Udinese Availability

Udinese have fewer concerns but an important suspension. C. Kabasele (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Zemura (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Their leading scorer K. Davis, on 10 goals and 3 assists, is available, while top assister N. Zaniolo (5 goals, 6 assists) also remains in contention.

Impact Summary

Cagliari’s absences mainly thin their depth in attack and midfield rotation, increasing reliance on Esposito. Udinese lose defensive stability through Kabasele and Zanoli, but crucially retain almost all of their attacking output via Davis and Zaniolo.