Udinese vs Cagliari Prediction & Betting Tips (18 February)

15th in Serie A with 2 points ahead of the first relegation place, Udinese is engaged in the fight not to go down this season. Last Monday, the Friulians surprised all observers to give themselves a little breathing room in the standings. Indeed, they managed to win in the lair of Juventus 0-1. This result was totally unexpected especially as it put an end to a bad dynamic of 5 games without a win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Eliminated from the Italian Cup since the beginning of November, Udinese can concentrate on its maintenance in Serie A. Cagliari is struggling to return to the elite and is now ranked 19th in the Serie A with 2 points behind the first non-relegation team.

Victorious only once in the last 9 days, for 2 draws and 6 defeats, Claudio Ranieri's men are moving slowly these days. They will quickly have to find solutions or risk getting stuck in the red zone. Optimism is not really in order since Cagliari have lost their last 4 league matches played against Frosinone 3-1, Torino 1-2, Roma 4-0 and Lazio 1-2. Like its opponent of the day, the Sardinian team is eliminated from the Italian Cup.

For Udinese, starting defender Bijol and long-term absentees Ebosse and Deulofeu are still unavailable this weekend, injured. In addition, suspended last weekend, the important attacking midfielder Roberto Pereyra must this time forfeit. Like the last 3 days, the offensive duo could be composed of Thauvin (4 goals in SA) and Lucca (6 goals and 3 assists in SA).

Arriving at the club this winter, experienced defender Giannetti (Velez) scored the winning goal against Juventus. On the other hand, it is necessary to note the departures of the promising Guessand (Volendam), Semedo (Volendam) and Pafundi (Lausanne) as well as the left side Masina (Torino) and the midfielder Quina (Vizela).