Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4' | Udinese | N. Zaniolo | 0-0 | |
| 22' | Udinese | J. Karlstrom | 0-0 | |
| 37' | Udinese | Substitution — K. Davis on, I. Gueye off | 0-0 | |
| 46' | Udinese | Substitution — N. Zaniolo on, G. Chakvetadze off | 0-0 | |
| 54' | Cagliari | Goal — D. Maldini | 0-1 | |
| 57' | Udinese | Substitution — L. Miller on, U. Gomez off | 0-1 | |
| 59' | Cagliari | Substitution — J. Rodriguez on, Y. Sugawara off | 0-1 | |
| 59' | Cagliari | Substitution — D. Maldini on, Kevin off | 0-1 | |
| 71' | Udinese | Substitution — H. Kamara on, A. Zanoli off | 0-1 | |
| 71' | Udinese | Substitution — C. Kabasele on, V. Bayo off | 0-1 | |
| 85' | Cagliari | Substitution — A. Romano on, R. Gagliardini off | 0-1 | |
| 85' | Cagliari | Substitution — P. Mendy on, A. Fadera off | 0-1 |
Cagliari left Bluenergy Stadium with all three points on Saturday, 19 September 2026, edging out Udinese 0-1 in a Serie A clash that stayed goalless until well after the break. The first half offered little in the way of clear openings, with both sides cautious and the game locked at 0-0 at the interval. Udinese probably had the better of the territory without really testing their visitors, and the deadlock held firm right up until the second period finally produced the breakthrough. That single goal proved enough to settle things. Cagliari showed real discipline to see out the remainder of the match once they'd nosed in front, defending the lead with composure rather than panic. For Udinese, it's another frustrating home outing where chances clearly weren't converted into goals. Cagliari, meanwhile, will take real encouragement from a result built on patience and a cool head at the right moment, picking up a away win that could matter come the season's business end.
The Matchup
Cagliari beat Udinese 0-1 at Bluenergy Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 65% in favour of Udinese, Cagliari made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 26 attempts from Udinese against 5 from Cagliari over the course of the game. Udinese had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Udinese vs Cagliari Lineups
Looking Ahead
Udinese have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes away at Torino, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Torino vs Udinese going to play at 12 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.
Cagliari, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to Juventus, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Cagliari vs Juventus going to play at 11 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.