The title challenger Inter Milan will take on relegation-hit Cagliari in the Serie A encounter on Saturday. The Nerazzurri are third in the standings, a point behind Napoli and three points behind league leaders Atalanta.

Cagliari gets the heaviest task after the Christmas break and the Isolani are on the verge of facing relegation this season. After securing five points from four games last month including a 3-3 draw with AC Milan, Davide Nicola’s men are winless in December. 

Meanwhile, Inter Milan finished third in the Serie A on Christmas Day with one game in hand.

A setback against Leverkusen didn’t hurt much in the Champions League where they are the main contender to reach knockouts with four wins. Milan has excelled in Serie A since suffering a derby defeat against AC Milan in September and is unbeaten in the last 11 league games. 

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Where to watch Cagliari vs. Inter Milan in UK?

Here’s how to watch this Serie A match in UK:

TV channel: TNT Sports 2
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App

This game is available on TNT Sports 2 for live TV broadcast in UK. Streaming options are available on Discovery+, and Discovery+ App.

What time does Cagliari vs. Inter Milan kick off?

This Serie A clash takes place at the Sardegna Arena, in Cagliari, Italy and kicks off on Saturday, December 28 at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates for U.K.:

Cagliari vs. Inter Milan lineups, team news

Cagliari will miss Zito Luvumbo due to a sprained ankle and he remains the only player to miss out Saturday’s Serie A game due to injury. 

Roberto Piccoli was back in the previous game after being rested against Juventus. Leonardo Pavoletti, who scored the only goal in the last game as a substitute, can earn a surprise start.

Cagliari predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Sherri (GK) — Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert — Zortea, Adopo, Makoumbou, Augello — Lapadula, Piccoli

Injured: Zito Luvumbo
Suspended: None

As for Inter Milan, Simone Inzaghi can rotate his squad ahead of a crucial clash against Atalanta in Supercopa. Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, who made a return against Como, will continue in the attack. 

Inter will miss Benjamin Pavard and Francesco Acerbi due to injury. Nicolo Barella may return to face his former club after recovering from a thigh issue. 

Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Sommer (GK) — Bisseck, Bastoni, Augusto — Dumfries, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco — Martinez, Thuram

Injured: Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi
Suspended: None

Cagliari vs. Inter Milan Prediction 

The Nerazzurri are too strong for Cagliari but their spirited fight against AC Milan last month can inspire them to hold them for at least a draw.

However, Inzaghi’s side are on a winning run and are unlikely to drop points this weekend. We predict a comfortable win for Inter Milan. 

• Prediction: Cagliari 0-2 Inter Milan

Serie A fixture schedule this week

All times GMT

Saturday, December 28

• Parma vs. Monza (2:00 p.m.)
• Empoli vs. Genoa (2:00 p.m.)
• Cagliari vs. Inter Milan (5:00 p.m.)
• Lazio vs. Atalanta (7:45 p.m.)

Sunday, December 29

• Udinese vs. Torino (11:30 a.m.)
• Napoli vs. Venezia (2:00 p.m.)
• Juventus vs. Fiorentina (5:00 p.m.)
• AC Milan vs. AS Roma (7:45 p.m.)

Monday, December 30

• Como 1907 vs. Lecce (5:30 p.m.)
• Bologna vs. Hellas Verona (7:45 p.m.)