AC Milan vs Cagliari Prediction & Picks - Serie A

Italy - Serie A

AC Milan
5/24/26 14:45
Cagliari

Prediction:

 

Over 2.5 goals

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 by Erik Gibbs | in Serie A Picks

AC Milan and Cagliari meet at San Siro on the final weekend of the Serie A season, with the two clubs facing very different stakes. Milan enter the match still needing a result to protect their Champions League position. They sit near the top of the table, but the race behind them remains tight enough that the final day still matters. Their season has been strong overall, though not spotless. Recent results have included setbacks, so this is less about extending a dominant run and more about finishing the job at home.

Cagliari arrive from the lower end of the table after a difficult and inconsistent campaign. They have shown fight in stretches, but their season has been shaped by uneven performances and limited attacking reliability. Against Milan, the challenge is clear: stay compact, slow the rhythm of the match and make the home side work for chances. If they leave space between midfield and defense, Milan have enough individual quality to punish them.

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AC Milan vs Cagliari Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
5 AC Milan
70 38 20 10 8 +18
14 Cagliari
43 38 11 10 17 -13

AC Milan and Cagliari Latest Matches

AC Milan
AC Milan Latest matches
L W D L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
33% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

May 17, 2026 - Serie A

Genoa
1 :  2
AC Milan

May 10, 2026 - Serie A

AC Milan
2 :  3
Atalanta

May 3, 2026 - Serie A

Sassuolo
2 :  0
AC Milan

Apr 26, 2026 - Serie A

AC Milan
0 :  0
Juventus

Apr 19, 2026 - Serie A

Hellas Verona
0 :  1
AC Milan

Apr 11, 2026 - Serie A

AC Milan
0 :  3
Udinese
L W W L D L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
33% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

May 10, 2026 - Serie A

AC Milan
2 :  3
Atalanta

Apr 26, 2026 - Serie A

AC Milan
0 :  0
Juventus

Apr 11, 2026 - Serie A

AC Milan
0 :  3
Udinese

Mar 21, 2026 - Serie A

AC Milan
3 :  2
Torino FC

Mar 8, 2026 - Serie A

AC Milan
1 :  0
Inter Milan

Feb 22, 2026 - Serie A

AC Milan
0 :  1
Parma
W L L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.67 Total goals
17% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

May 17, 2026 - Serie A

Genoa
1 :  2
AC Milan

May 3, 2026 - Serie A

Sassuolo
2 :  0
AC Milan

Apr 19, 2026 - Serie A

Hellas Verona
0 :  1
AC Milan

Apr 6, 2026 - Serie A

Napoli
1 :  0
AC Milan

Mar 15, 2026 - Serie A

Lazio
1 :  0
AC Milan

Mar 1, 2026 - Serie A

Cremonese
0 :  2
AC Milan
Cagliari
Cagliari Latest matches
W L W D L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
33% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

May 17, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
2 :  1
Torino FC

May 9, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
0 :  2
Udinese

May 3, 2026 - Serie A

Bologna
0 :  0
Cagliari

Apr 27, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
3 :  2
Atalanta

Apr 17, 2026 - Serie A

Inter Milan
3 :  0
Cagliari

Apr 11, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
1 :  0
Cremonese
L L W W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

May 17, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
2 :  1
Torino FC

May 9, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
0 :  2
Udinese

Apr 27, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
3 :  2
Atalanta

Apr 11, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
1 :  0
Cremonese

Mar 20, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
0 :  1
Napoli

Mar 7, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
1 :  2
Como 1907
L D L L L D
Victories

0/6 (0%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
50% BTTS
0.5 Goals scored
1.83 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

May 3, 2026 - Serie A

Bologna
0 :  0
Cagliari

Apr 17, 2026 - Serie A

Inter Milan
3 :  0
Cagliari

Apr 4, 2026 - Serie A

Sassuolo
2 :  1
Cagliari

Mar 15, 2026 - Serie A

Pisa SC
3 :  1
Cagliari

Feb 27, 2026 - Serie A

Parma
1 :  1
Cagliari

Feb 9, 2026 - Serie A

Roma
2 :  0
Cagliari

AC Milan against Cagliari : Head to Head (H2H)

AC Milan

67 %

Draw

33 %

Cagliari

0 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

4
Total goals
83.33%
BTTS
2.83
Goals scored
1.17
Goals conceded
66.67%
Over 2.5
33.33%
Under 2.5

Jan 2, 2026 - Serie A

Cagliari
0 :  1
AC Milan

Jan 11, 2025 - Serie A

AC Milan
1 :  1
Cagliari

Nov 9, 2024 - Serie A

Cagliari
3 :  3
AC Milan

May 11, 2024 - Serie A

AC Milan
5 :  1
Cagliari

Jan 2, 2024 - Coppa Italia

AC Milan
4 :  1
Cagliari

Sep 27, 2023 - Serie A

Cagliari
1 :  3
AC Milan
AC Milan vs Cagliari Picks

AC Milan against Cagliari Lineups: Starting 11

AC Milan

Formation : 3 - 5 - 2

16
M. Maignan
23
F. Tomori
46
M. Gabbia
31
S. Pavlovic
56
A. Saelemaekers
19
Y. Fofana
30
A. Jashari
12
A. Rabiot
33
D. Bartesaghi
7
S. Gimenez
18
C. Nkunku
29
G. Borrelli
94
S. Esposito
33
A. Obert
14
A. Deiola
10
G. Gaetano
8
M. Adopo
28
G. Zappa
15
J. Rodriguez
26
Y. Mina
32
Ze Pedro
1
E. Caprile

Formation : 3 - 5 - 2

Cagliari

Substitutes

AC Milan
AC Milan
Goalkeeper

L. Torriani

M. Pittarella

Defender

Z. Athekame

F. Tomori 62'

D. Odogu

V. Vladimirov

K. De Winter

P. Estupinan

Midfielder

S. Ricci

J. Sardo

L. Modric

A. Jashari 62'

R. Loftus-Cheek

Forward

C. Balentien

R. Leao

Y. Fofana 68'

C. Pulisic

S. Gimenez 46'

N. Fullkrug

C. Nkunku 61'

Cagliari
Cagliari
Goalkeeper

G. Ciocci

A. Sherri

Defender

M. Palestra

Ze Pedro 63'

A. Dossena

J. Rodriguez 62'

Midfielder

A. Russo

Sulemana

A. Deiola 74'

I. Sulev

N. Grandu

O. Raterink

L. Mazzitelli

Forward

M. Felici

S. Esposito 90'

A. Albarracin

P. Mendy

G. Borrelli 74'

Y. Trepy

A. Belotti

Missing players

AC Milan
AC Milan
Cagliari
Cagliari
Defender

R. Idrissi

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato AC Milan
CD Huachipato Cagliari
Top Goalscorer
Portugal R. Leao (9 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Italy S. Esposito (7 Goals)
Best assists
France A. Rabiot (4 Assists) , 
USA C. Pulisic (4 Assists) , 
Italy S. Ricci (4 Assists)
Best assists
Italy S. Esposito (5 Assists)

AC Milan - Cagliari Key Points

  1. The Over is 3-2 in AC Milan's last 5 home games
  2. The Over is 2-1-2 in Cagliari's last 5 away games
  3. AC Milan are 1-3 ATS in their last 5 home games
  4. Cagliari are 2-2 ATS in their last 5 away games
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Our AC Milan vs Cagliari Prediction

Rafael Leao remains one of Milan's main attacking threats, especially when he can isolate defenders on the left and attack open grass. He may not be in unstoppable scoring form, but his pace and direct running still give Milan a clear route into the penalty area. Adrien Rabiot gives the midfield power, experience and ball-carrying quality, while Milan's wider attacking structure can stretch Cagliari if the visitors are forced to defend deep for long spells.

Cagliari will likely need a disciplined defensive performance rather than an open game. They do not have Milan's squad depth or attacking ceiling, so their best path is to frustrate the hosts, limit transitions and look for moments from set pieces or quick counters. That makes the opening stages important. If Cagliari can keep the match level, pressure could build on Milan given the table situation.

Milan have the stronger squad, home advantage and clearer motivation because of the Champions League race. However, the matchup should not be framed as a routine procession or a guaranteed comfortable win. Milan have had enough recent inconsistency to make caution necessary. The accurate expectation is that the Rossoneri hold the edge, but they still need a focused performance to avoid turning a winnable final-day fixture into a nervous one. Our prediction for AC Milan vs. Cagliari: Over 2.5 goals.

Prediction:

 

Over 2.5 goals

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