Inter beat Cagliari away from home, closing in on the top of Serie A.
An early goal from Calhanoglu secured a 1-0 victory for Inter against Cagliari at the Unipol Domus stadium, moving them up to sixth place in Serie A while the home team dropped to ninth.
- 0'The match has started.
Cagliari hosts Inter.
- 9'H. Calhanoglu opened the scoring early for Inter.
Right at the 9th minute,H. CalhanogluHe shone brightly, scoring the opening goal to give Inter a 0-1 lead. This early goal quickly gave the visitors the advantage and allowed them to take the initiative against Cagliari.
- 13'Inter dominated the game after taking the lead.
By the 13th minute, Inter were completely dominating the game with an overwhelming possession rate of 25% - 75% against Cagliari. The visitors proactively pressed forward and had 0-2 shots (0-1 on target) to maintain their 0-1 lead, while the home team had yet to create any scoring opportunities.
- 14'Akanji received a yellow card after a foul.
In the 14th minute, the central defenderM. AkanjiInter received a yellow card from the referee after a foul involving pulling an opponent. Despite holding a 0-1 lead, the visitors still need to maintain focus in defense to avoid unnecessary risks.
- 26'Inter dominated possession after taking the lead.
For almost half of the first half, Inter were completely dominating the game with possession of 28% - 72%. Cagliari were almost completely outplayed and unable to produce a single shot on goal under pressure from the visitors (0 - 2).
- 40'Inter completely dominated the game.
Towards the end of the first half, Inter completely dominated the game, holding possession of...71%Ball possession time (compared to 29% for the home team). The visitors' relentless pressure was materialized by a superior number of shots on goal.0 - 13(hit the target)0 - 4), while Cagliari has yet to create any notable scoring opportunities.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 52'Inter put immense pressure on Inter at the start of the second half.
At the 52nd minute,InterThe visitors completely dominated the match with a superior possession rate of 26% - 74% and relentless pressure on the home team's goal. Their dominance was evident in the shooting statistics: 2 shots - 16 (0 - 5 on target), leaving Cagliari completely overwhelmed and unable to create any truly dangerous opportunities.
- 56'A. Deiola received a yellow card after a foul.
In the 56th minute, the midfielderA. DeiolaCagliari received a yellow card from the referee after a foul involving pulling an opponent. The warning made the home team's midfield even more cautious in their efforts to find an equalizer while trailing 0-1.
- 57'Cagliari revamps its attack, Fadera comes on as a substitute.
In the 57th minute, Cagliari decided to make a personnel change whenA. Faderawas brought onto the field as a substitute forJ. Fazziniaiming to find a way to improve their gameplay while trailing 0-1.
- 57'Cagliari makes a substitution, R. Kofler comes on.
In the 57th minute, Cagliari made a personnel change whenR. Koflerwas brought onto the field as a substitute forH. Winks, aiming to refresh their playing style in the context of the home team being chased down 0-1.
- 57'Cagliari brought Kevin on to replace P. Mendy.
In the 57th minute, Cagliari decided to make a substitution whenKevinwas brought onto the field as a substitute forP. MendyThe home team is trailing Inter 0-1 and desperately needs a fresh start to improve their attacking pressure.
- 65'M. Thuram came on to strengthen Inter's attack.
In the 65th minute, Inter made a substitution in their attack whenM. Thuramwas brought on as a substitute.F. EspositoThe away team is currently leading 0-1, and the addition of a new striker could help them increase the pressure in search of a second goal.
- 65'Inter strengthens its midfield with P. Zielinski.
In the 65th minute, Inter made a substitution whenP. Zielinskiinto the field as a substitute.H. CalhanogluThe away team is currently leading 0-1, and a refresh in the midfield could be aimed at maintaining control of the game for the remainder of the match.
- 65'Inter strengthens its squad, C. Jones comes on to replace P. Sucic.
In the 65th minute, Inter made a substitution whenC. Joneswas brought on as a substitute.P. SucicHolding a 0-1 lead and a dominant 70% possession, the visiting team continued to inject new energy to maintain their control of the game.
- 65'Inter completely dominated Cagliari.
By the 65th minute, Inter completely dominated the game, controlling possession 31% - 69% and relentlessly attacking with a superior shot difference of 3 - 20 (0 - 6 on target). Cagliari were almost unable to launch counter-attacks and were constantly forced to endure the relentless pressure from the visiting team.
- 68'Inter revamps its defense with J. Stones.
In the 68th minute, Inter made a substitution whenJ. Stonescame onto the field as a substitute forM. AkanjiThe player had already received a yellow card in the first half. The away team proactively refreshed their defense in an attempt to maintain the 0-1 scoreline for the remainder of the match.
- 78'Cagliari strengthens its attack with G. Borrelli.
In the 78th minute, Cagliari made a change in their attack, bringing on...G. Borrellicame onto the field as a substitute.D. MaldiniThe home team is trying to find an equalizer while still trailing Inter 0-1.
- 78'Inter dominated and put immense pressure on Cagliari.
In the 78th minute, Inter continued to completely dominate the game with a high level of ball possession.31% - 69%The visiting team maintained relentless pressure with5 - 24shot (on target)0 - 6This left Cagliari almost entirely focused on defending and unable to create any dangerous opportunities to find an equalizer.
- 81'Inter makes substitutions to strengthen their squad.
81st minute,Interimplement personnel changes whenY. Bisseckwas brought on as a substitute.Luis HenriqueWith a 0-1 lead heading into the final minutes, reinforcements in the defense could help the visitors secure all three points at the Unipol Domus Stadium.
- 83'Cagliari brought R. Ciervo onto the field in an attempt to equalize.
In the 83rd minute, Cagliari made a personnel change whenR. Ciervowas brought onto the field as a substitute forA. DeiolaTrailing Inter 0-1 as the match drew to a close, the home team were forced to push forward in search of an equalizer.
- 88'Kevin received a yellow card after a brutal foul.
In the 88th minute,Kevinon the sideCagliariCagliari received a yellow card from the referee after a rough tackle. With their team trailing Inter 0-1, their impatience in the final minutes only made things more difficult for Cagliari.
- 90'Inter completely dominated in the final minutes.
Entering the 90th minute, Inter completely dominated the match with superior ball control.34% - 66%and maintained suffocating pressure on the opponent's goal. The visitors' dominance was clearly demonstrated by the shooting statistics.9 - 29(hit the target)0 - 7This resulted in Cagliari creating almost no dangerous opportunities and constantly having to defend while trailing 0-1.
- KTFinal score: Cagliari 0-1 Inter
The match ended with a score of 0-1.
Updated at 03:40 on 31/08/2026
The match between Cagliari and Inter will take place at 01:45 on August 31, 2026, at the Unipol Domus stadium. Both teams enter this encounter in high spirits after having both had a successful start with full victories.
A brilliant start for both teams.
In terms of points and league position, the two teams are very close to each other. Inter, the visiting team, currently holds 5th place with a full 3 points after a perfect record in their most recent match.
On the opposite side, the home team Cagliari also showed thorough preparation with one win each, earning 3 points and currently sitting in 9th place. Both teams' victories in their most recent matches have helped maintain high confidence ahead of their direct confrontation.
The head-to-head advantage leans towards the away team.
Despite Cagliari's high form and home advantage, the challenge for the team at the Unipol Domus stadium is considerable. Recent head-to-head history completely favors the Milan club.
Specifically, in the last five encounters between the two teams, Inter completely dominated, winning four matches and drawing one, while Cagliari failed to secure a single victory. Their superior form from previous meetings will be a strong psychological advantage for the visiting team.
Analyzing the match at Unipol Domus Stadium
With their superior head-to-head record, Inter are likely to take the initiative, imposing their style of play and seeking a second consecutive victory. However, Cagliari, with their high spirits and home advantage, will undoubtedly create many difficulties in their efforts to secure points.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
