Cagliari and Juventus will meet at the Unipol Domus on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 8:45 p.m. local time (UTC+2) for the sixth round of the Serie A season.
Broadcast Channels and Streaming Access on DAZN
Viewers can access the live broadcast by logging into the DAZN application using registered credentials on smart televisions, PCs, smartphones, or tablets. For subscribers using satellite equipment, the match is available via a dedicated DAZN option on Sky Q, as well as through a specific pay-per-view channel on Sky at an additional cost of 5 euros, according to broadcast details. Commentary for the fixture will be handled by the pairing of Mastroianni and Giaccherini.
League Standings and Juventus Chase for Continuity
ANSA reported that Juventus enters the fixture sitting in seventh place with 10 points from five matches, just three points behind the leading group composed of Inter Milan, Roma, and Lazio. Manager Luciano Spalletti seeks greater consistency following consecutive victories prior to the international break against Nec and Atalanta. The Bianconeri face a demanding schedule of nine matches across Serie A and the Europa League between October 11 and November 7. Spalletti’s squad deals with significant absences, as long-term injuries sideline Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli into 2027, while goalkeeper Kamil Grabara faces an extended absence. Forward Kenan Yildiz aims to increase training loads during the break to target a December return, while Francisco Conceicao and Juan Cabal carry hopes of making the matchday squad in Sardinia. The squad will lean on Kolo Muani to lead the attack, though the French forward has yet to score in the league, with his only goal since returning to the club coming in the Europa League against Nec.
Cagliari Form and Team News at Unipol Domus
Cagliari occupies fourth place in the standings with 12 points, two ahead of Juventus, after winning four of their opening five league fixtures. Coach Fabio Pisacane prepares to rely on Romano and Gianluca Maldini alongside defender Yerry Mina, who is confirmed for the central defensive pairing. The Sardinian club is tracking toward a sold-out stadium for the Sunday evening encounter, though the team manages minor fitness evaluations for players including Deiola and Kevin Carlos, who have trained separately. Player availability received boosts as Rodriguez returned directly from international duty with Uruguay to train with the squad, while Obert completed a lighter training session following more than 80 minutes of action in his final match for the Slovakian national team. Up front, Mendy is expected to get the nod, though Nzola’s goal in a friendly match against Rayo Vallecano in Madrid demonstrated his readiness.
Historical Precedents in Sardinia
The most recent meeting on January 17, 2026, saw Luca Mazzitelli score the decisive goal to secure a 1-0 victory for the hosts at the Unipol Domus. Eurosport statistics note that prior to that January win, Cagliari had gone nine consecutive league matches without defeating Juventus, with their previous back-to-back successes against the Bianconeri occurring in 2009 under Massimiliano Allegri. Historical encounters in Turin also featured a 3-2 Cagliari victory where Davide Biondini initially opened the scoring before goals from Mohamed Sissoko and Pavel Nedved triggered a Juventus comeback that was subsequently overturned by Jeda and Alessandro Matri. Additional historical wins in Sardinia include a 2-0 victory on July 29, 2020, under Walter Zenga featuring goals from Luca Gagliano and Giovanni Simeone, as well as a 2-0 success on November 29, 2009, with goals from Nenê and Alessandro Matri.
Serie A Resumes October 11 at Unipol Domus
The sixth-round fixture kicks off at 8:45 p.m. local time at the Unipol Domus on Sunday, October 11, 2026, marking the resumption of Serie A following the international window.
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