Italian Serie A Showdown: Cagliari Hosts AC Milan in a Battle of Strengths and Away Struggles - A Tactical Preview Before Kick-Off

This Saturday, the Italian Serie A presents a key match-up as Cagliari welcomes AC Milan. This is expected to be an intense encounter. Looking at both teams' performances so far this season provides some insights. Cagliari has demonstrated solid defensive and attacking capabilities. Their overall attacking power is somewhat moderate in Serie A, but they still pose a threat (averaging 1.2 goals per match). They are also dangerous from corner kicks, creating over 3.5 opportunities per match. However, the team accumulates a relatively high number of yellow cards, averaging about 4 per game, a reminder for the players to be mindful of their conduct. AC Milan, the traditional rival in red and black, holds a clear advantage in overall strength. However, they face challenges in away matches. The Rossoneri have scored a total of 19 goals, thanks to their stronger and more efficient attacking force, and they average nearly 1.4 goals per game while maintaining defensive stability; they concede few scoring opportunities per match and receive fewer than 1.7 cautions. A slight concern is their performance as the away team, especially against strong opponents or in unfavorable situations, where their win rate is not very high, with a winning percentage of only about one-third in away games. Italian Serie A Cagliari - AC Milan 01-03 03:45 Betting direction: 2.25, Over