Udinese - Cagliari

Keinan Davis spearheads the Udinese attack as they return to the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli on 19 September 2026 for this Serie A matchday 5 clash. The hosts are looking to steady their defensive rhythm following a high-scoring 5-3 defeat to Inter last time out. With Oumar Solet and Jakub Piotrowski sidelined through injury, the expected XI must find the cohesion that secured a 3-2 victory over Monza earlier this season. The side will hope to replicate their recent success against these opponents, having kept a clean sheet in a 2-0 win as recently as 9 May 2026.

Cagliari arrive with momentum after an impressive 2-1 victory away to Atalanta, a result that highlights their growing confidence. Paul Mendy and Daniel Maldini are expected to lead the line as the visitors aim to maintain their positive run in the league. While their Coppa Italia campaign ended in a narrow defeat to Hellas Verona, their recent defensive resilience in Serie A suggests a difficult afternoon for the hosts. This encounter serves as a pivotal test for both sides as they look to establish consistency in the early stages of the season.