Serie A returns with an intriguing fixture as Cagliari host AC Milan at the Unipol Domus Stadium in the first league match of the new year. Read our prediction for the match between Cagliari and AC Milan. With Milan firmly in the title race and Cagliari fighting to stay out of relegation trouble, both sides will be desperate for points. Read on for our full preview and prediction.
The match is scheduled for Friday and the kick-off will take place in Cagliari. MatchPlug brings you the latest odds, analysis and betting insights for this Serie A match.
Betting example for Cagliari vs AC Milan
● Location: Unipol home stadium
● Date: Friday January 2, 2026
● Time: 8:45 PM CET
● Teams to play: Cagliari vs AC Milan
● Opportunities as provided by: 1XBet
Betting on Cagliari
● 1XBet spread: +1.5
● 1XBet Moneyline: 6:00 am
● 1XInset top/bottom: Below 2.5
Cagliari have struggled with consistency this season, but ended the year on a positive note with a 2–0 win over Torino, only their fourth win of the season. That result lifted them six points above the relegation zone and provided some much-needed breathing space.
Home form has played a key role in their survival bid, with half of their points coming to the Unipol Domus. However, history is firmly against them here. Cagliari are winless in their last 15 meetings with AC Milan and have failed to score in a number of recent home games against the Rossoneri. Inconsistency remains a major problem, especially against top opposition.
Betting on AC Milan
● 1XBet spread: -1.5
● 1XBet Moneyline: 1.55
● 1XInset top/bottom: More than 2.5
AC Milan enter the new year fully focused on the Serie A title race. The Rossoneri sit second in the table, just one point behind leaders Inter Milan, and remain the only team unbeaten away from home in the league this season.
Despite disappointments in the cup competitions, Milan ended 2025 on a high with a convincing 3-0 win over Verona. Their away performances were particularly impressive, combining defensive solidity with clinical finishing. Milan have also won four of their last five visits to Cagliari, underscoring their dominance in this match.
MatchPlug prediction for Cagliari vs AC Milan
Cagliari will take confidence from their recent win, but consistency has been lacking all season and this represents a big step forward in quality. Milan, meanwhile, are chasing the Scudetto and cannot afford to drop points against teams in the bottom half.
The visitors’ excellent away record, superior squad depth and long-term dominance in this match make them clear favourites. With Milan fully focused on league action, they should have enough to control the match and claim all three points.
Final prediction: AC Milan Moneyline
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