Where to watch Cagliari vs. Inter Milan live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups, prediction for Serie A match

Inter Milan will look to reduce the gap with Atlanta in the closely contested Scudetto race when they take on relegation-hit Cagliari in the Serie A encounter. A better goal difference and a game in hand give a big edge to the Nerazzurri in retaining the title. 

The hosts have lost three straight games in Serie A and also faced elimination in Coppa Italia.

Talking about the head-to-head encounters against Inter, Cagliari have lost 10 of their last 13 league matches against the Milan side.

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

Simone Inzaghi's side is three points behind Atalanta BC, with whom they will play next in the Supercopa Italiana semifinal. A 6-0 win over Lazio improved their goal difference and the Nerazzurri added two more wins against Udinese and Como. 

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.

Cagliari vs. Inter Milan live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Serie A match in the U.S.:

TV channel: - CBS Sports Golazo Network
Live stream: Paramount+

This game is available for live TV broadcast in English language on CBS Sports Golazo Network. Meanwhile, in the U.S. streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a seven-day FREE trial.

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 across the U.S.:

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 ET

Saturday, December 28

• Parma vs. Monza (9:00 a.m.)
• Empoli vs. Genoa (9:00 a.m.)
• Cagliari vs. Inter Milan (12:00 p.m.)
• Lazio vs. Atalanta (2:45 p.m.)

Sunday, December 29

• Udinese vs. Torino (6:30 a.m.)
• Napoli vs. Venezia (9:00 a.m.)
• Juventus vs. Fiorentina (12:00 p.m.)
• AC Milan vs. AS Roma (2:45 p.m.)

Monday, December 30

• Como 1907 vs. Lecce (12:30 p.m.)
• Bologna vs. Hellas Verona (2:45 p.m.)