Cagliari vs AC Milan Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
16th-placed Cagliari (10-10-17) travel to San Siro in Milano to face 3rd-placed AC Milan (20-10-7) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. AC Milan come into this in mixed form (WLLDW) while Cagliari are in mixed form (WLDWL).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 2:45 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 7:45 pm BST |
| Venue | San Siro, Milano |
| Competition | Serie A |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
AC Milan — WLLDW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-1 | Genoa |
| L | 3-2 | Atalanta |
| L | 2-0 | Sassuolo |
| D | 0-0 | Juventus |
| W | 1-0 | Hellas Verona |
Cagliari — WLDWL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-1 | Torino |
| L | 2-0 | Udinese |
| D | 0-0 | Bologna |
| W | 3-2 | Atalanta |
| L | 3-0 | Internazionale |
AC Milan have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-1 win over Genoa. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
Cagliari have picked up 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-1 win against Torino. Away form has been inconsistent, and getting a result here will be a test of their character.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
AC Milan
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Rafael Leão | Matches: 28, Goals: 9 |
| Goals | Christian Pulisic | Matches: 29, Goals: 8 |
| Assists | Samuele Ricci | Matches: 31, Assists: 4 |
| Assists | Christian Pulisic | Matches: 29, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Rafael Leão | 63 |
| Total Shots | Christian Pulisic | 51 |
| Saves | Mike Maignan | 99 |
| Saves | Pietro Terracciano | 4 |
Cagliari
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Sebastiano Esposito | Matches: 35, Goals: 7 |
| Goals | Gennaro Borrelli | Matches: 26, Goals: 4 |
| Assists | Sebastiano Esposito | Matches: 35, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Marco Palestra | Matches: 36, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Sebastiano Esposito | 54 |
| Total Shots | Michael Folorunsho | 36 |
| Saves | Elia Caprile | 120 |
Players to Watch
Rafael Leão has been AC Milan's standout performer this season, contributing 9 goals in 28 appearances. The AC Milan talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Cagliari will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Samuele Ricci (4 assists in 31 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Cagliari, Sebastiano Esposito leads the way with 7 goals in 35 appearances. Sebastiano Esposito has contributed 5 assists in 35 appearances and will be looking to unlock the AC Milan defense with creative passing. Cagliari will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
Serie A Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internazionale | 38 | 27 | 6 | 5 | +54 | 87 |
| 2 | Napoli | 38 | 23 | 7 | 8 | +22 | 76 |
| 3 | AC Milan | 37 | 20 | 10 | 7 | +19 | 70 |
| 4 | AS Roma | 37 | 22 | 4 | 11 | +26 | 70 |
| 5 | Como | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | +33 | 68 |
| ... | |||||||
| 14 | Fiorentina | 38 | 9 | 15 | 14 | -9 | 42 |
| 15 | Genoa | 37 | 10 | 11 | 16 | -9 | 41 |
| 16 | Cagliari | 37 | 10 | 10 | 17 | -14 | 40 |
| 17 | Lecce | 37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | -23 | 35 |
| 18 | Cremonese | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | -22 | 34 |
AC Milan sit 13 places above Cagliari in the table. Cagliari will need to punch above their weight to get something from this game.
Season Stats Comparison
| AC Milan | Stat | Cagliari |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Goal Difference | -14 |
| 52 | Goals Scored | 38 |
| 36 | Assists | 30 |
| 33 | Goals Conceded | 52 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| AC Milan (ML) | -330 |
| Cagliari (ML) | 850 |
| Spread | MIL -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have AC Milan as the heavy favorite at -330, with Cagliari the big underdog at 850. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Cagliari vs AC Milan including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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