Cagliari - Inter

Cagliari enter this matchday two encounter following a narrow victory against Parma Calcio 1913 on 22 August 2026, building on their earlier Coppa Italia success against S.S. Arezzo. The hosts will look to maintain this momentum at Unipol Domus, with Daniel Maldini and Paul Mendy expected to lead the attack. Conversely, Inter arrive in fine form after a dominant 4-1 win over Monza in their opening league fixture. The visitors field a strong side, with Lautaro Martinez and Francesco Pio Esposito spearheading the forward line in an expected XI that highlights their intent to secure another positive result.

The recent head-to-head history heavily favours the visitors, who secured a 3-0 victory over Cagliari on 17 April 2026. While Inter have consistently found the net in these meetings, Cagliari will be eager to disrupt that trend on home soil. As the two sides clash on 30 August 2026, the primary question remains whether the hosts can withstand the pressure of a high-scoring Inter attack or if the visitors will continue their recent dominance in this fixture.