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Played
February 19, 2011 7:45 PM GMT
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza — Milano
Referee: D. Celi
Attendance: 57000
February 19, 2011 7:45 PM GMT
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza — Milano
Referee: D. Celi
Attendance: 57000
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| Inter | 1.40 | 0.00 | 1.40 | 1.16 | 1.40 |
| Draw | 4.20 | 0.00 | 4.50 | 5.00 | 4.30 |
| Cagliari | 9.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 | 15.00 | 8.50 |
Serie A Preview: Inter – Cagliari
The Nerazzurri are back on track in the Scudetto race and will aspire for maximum points against Cagliari...
By Subhankar Mondal
Back Up And Running
Last weekend's Derby d'Italia defeat to Juventus in Turin appeared to have caused a dent in Inter's Scudetto aspirations. However, the Italian and European champions had a game in hand and they won that in Florence in midweek.
Wednesday evening's 2-1 victory over Fiorentina has placed Leonardo's side in third place in the Serie A standings with 47 points from 25 matches, just five behind league leaders and city-rivals Milan.
Under Leonardo in 2011, Inter have lost just two competitive matches and have drawn none. Momentum is firmly on the Beneamata's side, who will be confident of defeat Cagliari at home.
Pushing For Europe
Cagliari commenced the 2010-11 campaign as an also-ran in Serie A and struggled in the bottom half of the table for much of the season. However, the Sardinians have improved encouragingly since January and are actually in with a chance of a top-six finish.
Last weekend's 4-1 demolition of Chievo in Sardinia placed Cagliari ninth in the league table with 35 points from 25 matches, just six points off a Europa League slot. It is not realistic for the Isolani to qualify for Europe next term especially as the teams above them are stronger.
Cagliari will also have revenge on their mind as in the reverse fixture earlier this season Roberto Donadoni's side lost 1-0 to Inter at home. However, the Rossoblu have a modest record on the road as they have won just three league games away from home this season.
TEAM NEWS
Inter
Lucio, Samuel and Milito are out injured for the Nerazzurri. Chivu is suspended.
Cagliari
There are no injury or suspension worries for the Sardinians.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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FC Internazionale 3-0 Cagliari
- 26.83 %
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FC Internazionale 3-1 Cagliari
- 19.86 %
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FC Internazionale 2-0 Cagliari
- 15.53 %
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Apr 14, 2013 | Cagliari 2 - FC Internazionale 0 |
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| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Nov 18, 2012 | FC Internazionale 2 - Cagliari 2 |
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| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Apr 7, 2012 | Cagliari 2 - FC Internazionale 2 |
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| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Nov 19, 2011 | FC Internazionale 2 - Cagliari 1 |
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| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Feb 19, 2011 | FC Internazionale 1 - Cagliari 0 |
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FC Internazionale
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| May 19, 2013 | FC Internazionale 2 - Udinese 5 | ITA1 |
| May 12, 2013 | Genoa 0 - FC Internazionale 0 | ITA1 |
| May 8, 2013 | FC Internazionale 1 - Lazio 3 | ITA1 |
| May 5, 2013 | SSC Napoli 3 - FC Internazionale 1 | ITA1 |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Palermo 1 - FC Internazionale 0 | ITA1 |
Cagliari
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| May 19, 2013 | Cagliari 1 - Lazio 0 | ITA1 |
| May 11, 2013 | Juventus 1 - Cagliari 1 | ITA1 |
| May 8, 2013 | Cagliari 0 - Parma 1 | ITA1 |
| May 4, 2013 | Chievo 0 - Cagliari 0 | ITA1 |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Cagliari 0 - Udinese 1 | ITA1 |
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| 33 | Julio César | Goalkeeper |
| 55 | Yuto Nagatomo | Defender |
| - | Iván Ramiro Córdoba | Defender |
| 23 | Andrea Ranocchia | Defender |
| 3 | Maicon | Defender |
| 4 | Javier Adelmar Zanetti | Defender |
| 8 | Thiago Motta | Midfielder |
| - | Houssine Kharja | Midfielder |
| 19 | Goran Pandev | Striker |
| 11 | Giampaolo Pazzini | Striker |
| 9 | Eto'o | Striker |
| 12 | Luca Castellazzi | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Marco Materazzi | Defender |
| 19 | Esteban Matias Cambiasso | Midfielder |
| 17 | M. Mariga | Midfielder |
| 5 | Dejan Stankovic | Midfielder |
| 20 | Obi | Midfielder |
| - | Coutinho | Midfielder |
| 1 | Michael Agazzi | Goalkeeper |
| - | Alessandro Agostini | Defender |
| 13 | Davide Astori | Defender |
| - | Michele Canini | Defender |
| 14 | Francesco Pisano | Defender |
| 21 | Andrea Lazzari | Midfielder |
| 5 | Daniele Conti | Midfielder |
| - | Davide Biondini | Midfielder |
| 7 | Andrea Cossu | Midfielder |
| 18 | Nenê | Striker |
| - | Robert Acquafresca | Striker |
| 32 | Ivan Pelizzoli | Goalkeeper |
| 24 | Gabriele Perico | Defender |
| 3 | Lorenzo Ariaudo | Defender |
| 3 | Simon Laner | Midfielder |
| - | Simone Missiroli | Midfielder |
| 4 | Radja Nainggolan | Midfielder |
| - | Daniele Ragatzu | Striker |
| Giampaolo Pazzini | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 11 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 30 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
Giampaolo Pazzini was on target again in midweek and his second-half goal saw Inter defeat Fiorentina 2-1. The Italy international striker has been a hit for the Nerazzurri since joining them in January and will be a major threat against Cagliari at San Siro as he will be keen to add to his tally and continue his good run of form.
| Andrea Cossu | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 7 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 24 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Andrea Cossu was crucial in Cagliari crushing Chievo 4-1 last weekend and the playmaker will be important against Inter in Milan. Leonardo's side have continued to concede goals and Cossu will have to take advantage of this by creating chances for his team's strikers.
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Results
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Match News
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Edinson Cavani Striker Napoli |
29 | 7 |
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Antonio Di Natale Striker Udinese |
23 | 4 |
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Pablo Daniel Osvaldo Striker Roma |
16 | 2 |
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Stephan El Shaarawy Midfielder Milan |
16 | 0 |
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Germán Denis Striker Atalanta |
15 | 5 |
