Inter 4-0 Cagliari – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Inter at 67% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Inter vs Cagliari encounter.
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Match Analysis
Inter host Cagliari at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Serie A, Regular Season - 17. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 12 December 2021 at 19:45 UTC.
Form Guide
Inter — All Games: 7W 2D 1L from 10 Serie A outings this season, averaging 2.30 points per game. Last five: D W W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 0.80 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for Inter, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Inter's form when playing at home: 5W 2D 0L across 7 games at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza this term (2.43 PPG). They are averaging 2.86 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 3 home clean sheets from 7 games (43%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 57% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across all Serie A games this season, Cagliari have recorded 1W 5D 4L from 10 outings — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L D D D D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Cagliari, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Serie A this season, Cagliari have posted 0W 3D 4L from 7 away outings — 0.43 PPG. Away from home they average 0.71 goals scored and 2.14 conceded per game.
Inter carry the stronger recent momentum — 1.50 PPG ahead of their opponents on 2.30 vs 0.80. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
In-Play Data
Inter trading profile (16 games, 7 at home): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in home games; they lead at the break 62% of the time; when trailing at the break they recover to draw or win in 25% of cases; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 50%.
Cagliari trading profile (16 games, 7 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 75% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%; they fail to score in 31% of games.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Inter 62% and Cagliari 69% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Inter 62% | Cagliari 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Inter 2.09 xG and Cagliari 0.79 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Inter attack 1.342 / defence 0.910 | Cagliari attack 0.609 / defence 1.240. League average goals — home 1.255 / away 1.429. Inter carry an above-average attack strength of 1.342 — their λ of 2.09 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Cagliari bring a strong defensive rating of 1.240 — this is suppressing Inter's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 16 Inter games / 16 Cagliari games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Inter 67% | Draw 20% | Cagliari 13%. Fair-value odds: Inter 1.49 | Draw 5.00 | Cagliari 7.69. The model has a clear lean to Inter (67%) — a 54pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.88. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.88 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Inter as the most likely outcome at 67% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 20% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.88 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 55% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.3 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 48%. Form rates are neutral: Inter 57% | Cagliari 43%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Inter vs Cagliari | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 17 | Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza • Kick-off: Sunday 12 Dec 2021, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Inter 67% | Draw 20% | Cagliari 13% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% | BTTS 48% | xG Inter 2.09 / Cagliari 0.79 • Poisson strength factors: Inter attack 1.342 / def 0.910 | Cagliari attack 0.609 / def 1.240 | league avg home 1.255 / away 1.429 • Poisson stance: Inter (67%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.09
Inter xG
Expected Goals
0.79
Cagliari xG
48%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
33%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Inter vs Cagliari kick off?
Inter vs Cagliari kicked off at 19:45 on Sunday 12 December 2021 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
What was the final score in Inter vs Cagliari?
Inter 4 - 0 Cagliari.
Where is Inter vs Cagliari being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
What competition is Inter vs Cagliari part of?
Inter vs Cagliari is a Regular Season - 17 fixture in the Serie A (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Inter vs Cagliari?
Our statistical model gives Inter a 67% chance of winning, Cagliari a 13% chance, and a 20% chance of a draw — making Inter the favourite.
Will both teams score in Inter vs Cagliari?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Inter and Cagliari will score (BTTS).
Will Inter vs Cagliari have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%.
What is the head-to-head record between Inter and Cagliari?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Inter and Cagliari in?
Inter (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 0.80 | L5 D-W-W-W-W. Cagliari (all comps): 1W-5D-4L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.50 | L5 L-D-D-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Inter's attacking strength (1.34x league average) is weighed against Cagliari's defensive record (1.24x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.09. The same calculation in reverse, Cagliari's attack versus Inter's defence, projects 0.79 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 16/16 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 2-0, at 12.2%. Close behind: 1-0 (10.5%), 1-1 (10.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Inter Win
67%
1.48
20%
5.13
13%
7.65
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
12.2%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 0
11.7%
Home win
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.09
Inter xG
Total xG
2.88
0.79
Cagliari xG
1.48
67%
Home win
5.13
20%
Draw
7.65
13%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
33%
Over 3.5
3.03
67%
Under 3.5
1.49
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.09
52%
BTTS No
1.92
Clean Sheet
45%
2.21
12%
8.08
Win to Nil
31%
3.28
2%
61.75
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 11.7 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 12.2 | 9.7 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 8.5 | 6.7 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Inter vs Cagliari?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.2%.
How many goals are Inter and Cagliari expected to score?
The model projects 2.09 expected goals for Inter and 0.79 for Cagliari, a combined total of 2.88.
How confident is the prediction model for Inter vs Cagliari?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 67%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Inter come into this having played 16 games, going 11W 4D 1L for 2.31 points per game. Their last five reads D-W-W-W-W. The sample for Inter is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Cagliari sit at 0.62 PPG from 16 outings (1W 7D 8L), a run that reads L-D-D-D-D across their last five. The sample for Cagliari is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Inter carry the stronger recent form of the two, 1.69 PPG clear of Cagliari — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Inter's home form reads 5W 2D 0L across 7 games on their own ground, a 2.43 PPG return.
Away from home, Cagliari have taken 0.43 points per game from 7 outings (0W 3D 4L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Inter come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Inter are averaging 2.44 goals scored and 0.94 conceded per game recently; Cagliari are on 1.06 scored and 1.88 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Inter have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games; Cagliari in 69%.
Defensively: Inter have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 16 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Inter
Blended
Cagliari
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Inter and Cagliari in coming into this match?
Inter have gone 11W 4D 1L in their last 16 games (2.31 PPG), while Cagliari have gone 1W 7D 8L in their last 16 (0.62 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Inter at home or Cagliari away?
Inter's home record (2.43 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Inter at home: 2.43 PPG; Cagliari away: 0.43 PPG.
Have Inter or Cagliari been keeping clean sheets recently?
Inter have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their recent games, Cagliari in 6%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Inter and Cagliari runs to 8 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to December 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 17 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Inter go into this on the back of 4 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 12 Dec 2021, when Inter won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Inter's record when hosting Cagliari specifically: 3W 1D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
7
Inter
1
Draws
0
Cagliari
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Inter and Cagliari?
From 8 meetings on record, Inter have won 7, Cagliari have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Inter and Cagliari last play each other?
They last met on 17 April 2026, when Inter 3-0 Cagliari.
Who has won more matches between Inter and Cagliari?
Inter have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Inter are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 71% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Cagliari are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Inter 57%, Cagliari 43% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 57% (Inter) and 57% (Cagliari). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 57% and 43% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Inter keep a clean sheet in 43% of their matches; Cagliari in 57%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Inter home games / Cagliari away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Inter play Cagliari?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 57% of Inter's recent matches and 43% of Cagliari's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Inter vs Cagliari usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 57% of Inter's matches and 57% of Cagliari's.
Do Inter and Cagliari tend to score early?
Inter have had a goal before half-time in 86% of their recent matches, Cagliari in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Inter run riot with a 4-0 hammering of Cagliari.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Inter beat Cagliari 4-0 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Regular Season - 17, in the Serie A. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Inter 2.09 xG and Cagliari 0.79 xG, a combined 2.88. The scoreboard read 4-0 for 4 actual goals. Inter beat their projection by 1.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Inter attack 1.34 / defence 0.91 against Cagliari attack 0.61 / defence 1.24, drawn from 16/16 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Inter 67% | Draw 20% | Cagliari 13%, with Inter to win its most likely call at 67%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. Over 3.5 was 33% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Inter 62%, Cagliari 56%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 66%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Inter's trading profile (16 games, 7 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and duly kept one.
Cagliari's trading profile (16 games, 7 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 69% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 31% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Inter arrived the stronger side — 2.31 PPG against 0.62. That form edge translated into the three points. Inter (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 2.86 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 0.86 average — tighter than their form line. Cagliari (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 2.14 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The numbers read this fixture well — the outcome largely followed the script the data laid out beforehand.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.