Juventus backed to win 1-0 in Cagliari’s surprise start

Sports Mole predicts a 1-0 Juventus victory away to Cagliari on Sunday, October 11, with the Sardinians starting the fixture two points above the Bianconeri after five Serie A rounds.

Cagliari had collected 12 points and sat one point below the top of the table, making this more than a routine early-season trip. Juventus, meanwhile, were looking to end the hosts’ momentum and close the gap on a surprise challenger.

Sports Mole’s case for a Juventus win

The prediction points to Juventus’ away record: their defeat at Sassuolo was their only loss in eight Serie A away matches dating back to last season. Sports Mole also suggests Cagliari have been fortunate to concede only twice, and argues that the three-week international break could interrupt their good run.

That forecast is a narrow one rather than a call for a comfortable away performance. A single goal would be enough to separate the sides, with the prediction placing the emphasis on Juventus taking advantage of Cagliari’s defensive record eventually giving way.

Match Sports Mole prediction
Cagliari vs Juventus 0-1

A significant early test in the standings

Sports Mole describes Cagliari as a surprise package looking down on their illustrious visitors. Their position, just one point off top spot and two clear of Juventus, gives the Sardinians a chance to reinforce their fast start while leaving the Bianconeri with an immediate opportunity to reduce the deficit.

The match is part of a Sunday programme that also sends Roma to Como and AC Milan to Sassuolo. Juventus’ recent 2-0 win over Atalanta provides the latest league result entering the trip; the Atalanta fixture had also drawn attention to the side’s form before this away test.

Squad availability should be treated separately from Sports Mole’s prediction: its roundup does not confirm lineups or report injury updates. RotoWire published provisional team projections and injury information, but its lineup extract contains inconsistencies and should not be mistaken for confirmed selections. Juventus’ injury situation remains relevant to the eventual team news, while the Sassuolo match offers recent context for the away-record point behind Sports Mole’s call.

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