Serie A: Cagliari vs Inter – Probable Line-ups and TV Info
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Preview of the Serie A fixture between Cagliari and Inter, including probable line-ups and broadcast details.
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Attributed to original sourceReigning Serie A champions Inter will look to continue their perfect start to the 2026-27 season when they visit Cagliari, who also got their league campaign off to a winning start last weekend.
Cristian Chivu’s side set the pace for the rest of the division to match when they trumped newly-promoted Monza 4-1 in San Siro last Saturday, and will be hoping to make it back-to-back victories when they visit the Unipol Domus on Sunday evening. Kick-off is due at 19.45 BST.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Francesco Pio Esposito of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Cagliari also picked up three points during the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season thanks to an Alessandro Romano strike in a 1-0 victory away against Parma .
According to pre-match reports from Sky Sport Italia , both sides could stick with unchanged starting line-ups following their winning starts last weekend.
Inter went without any of their new summer signings against Monza last weekend, although England international John Stones did appear from the bench in the second half. For now, though, a back three of Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni is expected.
Curtis Jones has joined Inter from Liverpool (inter.it) Curtis Jones is set to be involved with the squad for the first time following his summer transfer from Liverpool , but like compatriot Stones, he is likely to start on the bench behind Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu and Piotr Zielinski.
Lautaro Martinez and Pio Esposito are expected to lead the line on Sunday evening.
Cagliari will stick with last week’s goalscorer Romano in midfield, likely to be joined again by Harry Winks and Jacopo Fazzini. Daniel Maldini, Michel Adopo and Paul Mendy are also in line to start again in attack.
Cagliari vs. Inter: Probable line-ups MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Cristian Chivu looks on before the Serie A match against AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) Cagliari (4-3-2-1): Caprile; Ze Pedro, Deiola, Rodriguez, Obert; Romano, Winks, Fazzini; Adopo, Maldini; Mendy.
Inter (3-5-2): J.Martinez; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Esposito, L.Martinez.
Where to watch Cagliari vs. Inter Tonight’s game will be available to watch live on TV in the UK on TNT Sports 1, and online through HBO Max and DAZN. Supporters in the USA are able to tune in via Paramount+.
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Football Italia provides probable starting line-ups for the Serie A match between Cagliari and Inter. The article covers expected formations, key players, and where fans can watch the match on TV. Inter are expected to field a strong squad as they continue their Serie A campaign, while Cagliari look to leverage home advantage. Specific lineup details and tactical considerations are outlined ahead of kickoff.
Chance analysis
Cagliari host Inter in a Serie A fixture that carries different weight for each side depending on their league position. Inter, regular title challengers, typically rotate selectively during congested schedules, and any confirmed absences could shape the tactical setup. For Cagliari, these matches against top opposition often define the tone of their season — a strong performance can build momentum, while defensive frailty against elite attacks remains a recurring concern. The probable line-ups offer an early indication of each manager's approach.
Probable line-ups give early indication of tactical shape and player availability for both Cagliari and Inter ahead of the Serie A fixture.