The Serie A clash between Cagliari and Milan is set for January 2, 2026. According to the 1X2 odds, Milan's victory is priced at 1.61, a draw at 4.24, and a Cagliari win at 6.34. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Milan - 61.21%, draw - 23.24%, Cagliari - 15.54%. Milan is the favorite according to both the odds and probabilities, reflecting the difference in team strength at this stage.
Over the last five matches, Cagliari has an average possession of 46%, receives 1.8 yellow cards, commits 14.8 fouls, and records 2.2 offsides per game. Milan, on the other hand, maintains 58.4% possession, receives 1.4 yellow cards, commits 9.8 fouls, and is caught offside 1.4 times per game. In their last three matches, Cagliari: 27.12.2025 Torino - Cagliari 1-2, 21.12.2025 Cagliari - Pisa 2-2, 13.12.2025 Atalanta - Cagliari 2-1. For Milan: 28.12.2025 Milan - Verona 3-0, 18.12.2025 Napoli - Milan 2-0, 14.12.2025 Milan - Sassuolo 2-2. In their last head-to-head on 11.01.2025, Milan and Cagliari drew 1-1.
Over the last 5 matches, Cagliari averages 2.6 goals per game, while Milan averages 3. Cagliari scores 1.4 and concedes 1.2, Milan scores 1.6 and concedes 1.4. In the last five matches, the total over 2.5 was recorded 3 times for both teams. By halves, Cagliari had a total over 1.5 in the first half once, and twice in the second half. Milan had a total over 1.5 in the first half twice, and three times in the second half. Cagliari most frequently scores between the 16th and 30th minutes and the 76th and 90th minutes (29% each), while Milan scores most often between the 31st and 45th minutes and the 46th and 60th minutes (30% each). Cagliari concedes most often between the 61st and 75th minutes (50%), and Milan between the 76th and 90th minutes (40%). The overall dynamics of totals and halves support a bet on over 2.5 goals, which is priced at 1.98.
Cagliari averages 3 corners per match, while Milan averages 4.8. In the last 5 matches, the total over 9.5 corners did not occur for Cagliari and happened twice for Milan. Adding the averages gives 7.8, which is close to the 8.0 line. For a total of 8.0, there are both options: over 8.0 is priced at 1.47, under 8.0 at 2.50. Milan is favored on corner outcomes with odds of 1.52. Considering both teams' statistics, a bet on over 8.0 corners seems reasonable, with Milan often being more active in this aspect.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Cagliari - Milan, 2026-01-02 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.98. Exact score: 0:2, odds 6.50.



