Inter vs Cagliari: Probable line-ups and TV details ahead of Serie A showdown

Probable line‑ups

Both clubs have confirmed a few injury updates ahead of the match, allowing us to piece together the most likely eleven for each side. For Inter vs Cagliari, the visitors are expected to line up in a 3‑5‑2 formation, banking on defensive solidity and the creative spark of their midfield trio.

• Inter Milan (3‑5‑2):
  1. Goalkeeper: André Onana
  2. Centre‑backs: Milan Škriniar, Sandro Tonali, Andrea Ranocchia
  3. Right wing‑back: Federico Dimarco
  4. Midfield pivot: Marcelo Brozović
  5. Left wing‑back: Matteo Darmian
  6. Central midfielders: Lautaro Martínez (as a deep‑lying forward), Alejandro Garnacho, Nicolo Barella
  7. Strikers: Romelu Lukaku, Christian Eriksen
• Cagliari (4‑3‑3):
  1. Goalkeeper: Alessio Cragno
  2. Right‑back: Guglielmo Vicario
  3. Centre‑backs: Marcel Sabitzer, Enzo Maresca, Wanderson
  4. Left‑back: Alex Costa
  5. Midfield trio: Leonardo Pavoletti (holding), Matteo Pessina, Joaquín Correa
  6. Forwards: Gianluca Lapadula, Karol Linetty, Alberto Cerri

Inter’s double‑striker setup gives them a clear aerial threat, while Cagliari will rely on quick wing play and a solid back four to absorb pressure.

Where to watch

Television rights for Serie A are split across several broadcasters. In Italy, RAI and Sky Sport will air the encounter live, with RAI offering a free‑to‑air option on its main channel and Sky providing high‑definition coverage for subscribers.

British viewers can tune in via BT Sport, which holds the Premier streaming package for Serie A matches; the game will be shown on the BT Sport 1 channel and streamed through the BT Sport app.

In the United States, ESPN+ continues to be the go‑to platform for Italian football. The match will be available live on the ESPN+ streaming service, and a delayed broadcast may appear on the ESPN2 cable channel later that night.

For fans preferring online options, the official Serie A app offers a live feed in regions where the league has secured digital rights, and many betting sites also stream the match to registered users.