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After their disastrous exit from the Champions League, Juventus must refocus on Serie A as they visit Cagliari in a crucial match for both teams.

🔹 Juventus sit fourth in Serie A, battling for a top-four finish.
🔹 Cagliari have moved out of the relegation zone, but need more points to ensure safety.
🔹 Can Juve recover from their midweek disappointment, or will Cagliari take advantage?

⚡ Interesting Fact:

🔹 Juventus have won 20 of their last 26 league meetings with Cagliari but have drawn the last two.

🧐 Team Analysis

🔴 Cagliari

Cagliari have shown improved form in 2025, including a 0-0 draw against Atalanta last week. With home advantage, they will look to frustrate Juventus and possibly sneak a crucial win.

📊 Current Form:

🏆 Last 5 matches: W2, D2, L2
⚽ Last match: 0-0 draw vs. Atalanta (A)

🔥 Key Players:

• Roberto Piccoli – 6 goals this season, including a strike vs. Juve in May 2023.
• Nadir Zortea – Has netted 5 goals, including two match-openers.
• Razvan Marin – Provides a creative spark from midfield.

🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:

✅ No major injury concerns for Cagliari.

🏟 Home Form (Serie A):

📌 Played: 13
✅ Wins: 4
🤝 Draws: 3
❌ Losses: 6

Cagliari have won three of their last six home games, a big improvement from earlier in the season.

⚫ Juventus

Juventus collapsed against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, losing 3-1 after extra time despite leading from the first leg. Now, they must shift focus to Serie A’s top-four race.

📊 Current Form:

🏆 Last 5 matches: W4, L2
⚽ Last match: 1-0 win vs. Inter Milan (H)

🔥 Key Players:

• Randal Kolo Muani – Scored or assisted in his first four Serie A appearances.
• Teun Koopmeiners – A key playmaker for Juve’s midfield.
• Andrea Cambiaso – Returning from injury, adds defensive depth.

🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:

❌ Renato Veiga – Tendon injury
❌ Bremer & Juan Cabal – Long-term injuries
❌ Pierre Kalulu – Still unavailable
❓ Teun Koopmeiners – Should recover from illness
✅ Douglas Luiz is back from injury

🚀 Away Form (Serie A):

📌 Played: 12
✅ Wins: 5
🤝 Draws: 6
❌ Losses: 1

Juventus are aiming for back-to-back away wins for the first time this season.

📊 Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

🤝 Juventus 1-1 Cagliari – Oct 2024, Serie A
🤝 Cagliari 0-0 Juventus – May 2024, Serie A
✅ Juventus 4-0 Cagliari – Dec 2023, Coppa Italia

🔹 Key Stats:

• Juventus are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Cagliari.
• Cagliari last beat Juventus in Serie A in July 2020.
• Juve have kept clean sheets in three of their last five meetings.

🔮 Prediction

⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Cagliari 1-2 Juventus

Juventus need a response after their European exit. Expect a tight game, but Juve’s attacking quality should be enough to edge out Cagliari.

💰 Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: Yes
✅ Cagliari have scored in five of their last seven home games.
✅ Juventus have conceded in four of their last five matches.

📌 Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
✅ Juventus’ last three away games have had over 2.5 goals.

📌 Anytime Goalscorer: Randal Kolo Muani
✅ Has contributed a goal or assist in every Serie A match he’s played.

📌 Half-Time Result: Draw (0-0)
✅ Cagliari have drawn the first half in three of their last four home games.

📝 Possible Lineups

🔴 Cagliari (4-5-1):

🧤 Caprile
🛡️ Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Augello
⚡ Zortea, Adopo, Makoumbou, Marin, Felici
🔥 Piccoli

⚫ Juventus (4-2-3-1):

🧤 Di Gregorio
🛡️ Savona, Gatti, Kelly, Cambiaso
⚡ Thuram, Koopmeiners
🔥 Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz
🎯 Kolo Muani

📅 Match Details

📅 Match Date: February 23, 2025
🏟 Venue: Unipol Domus, Cagliari
⏰ Kickoff Time: 7:45 PM UK Time

Final Verdict: Can Juventus bounce back, or will Cagliari cause an upset?

Juventus must regroup after their Champions League disappointment. Can Cagliari take advantage of a vulnerable Juve side, or will Kolo Muani and co. prove too strong? Let us know your predictions! 🔥⚽