Looking at this highly anticipated Juventus vs Cagliari match, there are some key aspects to highlight. In the goalkeeper department, Juventus appears sound with Mattia Perin boasting a 7.10 rating and an equally competent back-up in Michele Di Gregorio rated at 7.00. As for Cagliari, they rely on the gloves of Simone Scuffet, who holds a decent 6.33 rating.
The top players tell an interesting tale. Juventus' Federico Gatti stands out with a 7.90 rating even without registering a goal, while teammate Dušan Vlahović is the only one with more than a single goal this season in both teams. For Cagliari, the spotlight shines on Răzvan Marin and Nadir Zortea, both contributing a goal each.
Looking back at past clashes, the teams seem well matched. A couple of draws and a slight edge towards Juventus, in their second- most recent meetup.
It's essential, though, to take into account the recent form of these teams. Juventus are undefeated and seem quite comfortable in nil-nil draws, but they also know how to pack a punch when needed, recording 3-0 wins twice recently. Cagliari's form looks more like the jagged peaks of a mountain range, with their most recent victory against Parma being clouded by their defeats to Empoli and Napoli.
Given all these factors, the Old Lady of Turin, Juventus, seems to have this game under control, barring any mishaps. Let's not forget though, this is football and anything can, and usually does, happen.
Albert’s Prediction: Juventus by 2