Juventus Eye Third Straight Clean Sheet in Cagliari Clash
NEW YORK, January 17, 2026 – Juventus will look to continue their impressive run of form when they travel to face Cagliari at the Unipol Domus on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The Bianconeri, fresh off consecutive 3-0 and 5-0 victories, are aiming for a third straight league win while keeping a clean sheet for the first time since early 2026.
Match Preview & Key Details
The Serie A Matchday 21 fixture is scheduled for a 2:45 PM ET kickoff (19:45 UTC / 20:45 CET). Juventus, under manager Luciano Spalletti, sit fourth in the table with 39 points from 20 games, while Cagliari occupy 16th place with 19 points.
Team Form & Head-to-Head Dominance
| Statistic | Juventus | Cagliari |
|---|---|---|
| Serie A Position | 4th | 16th |
| League Points (20 Games) | 39 | 19 |
| Recent League Form | W-W-D-W-W | L-D-L-W-D |
| Goals Scored (Avg. per Game) | 1.6 | 1.05 |
| Goals Conceded (Avg. per Game) | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Clean Sheets This Season | 8 | 3 |
| Expected Goals (xG) per Game | 1.87 | 1.13 |
| Top Serie A Scorer | Kenan Yildiz (7 Goals) | Sebastiano Esposito (3 Goals) |
| Top Serie A Assists | Kenan Yildiz (4 Assists) | Marco Palestra (3 Assists) |
Injury Concerns & Predicted Lineups
Cagliari will be without several key players, including forwards Mattia Felici and Andrea Belotti, as well as midfielder Michael Folorunsho and midfielder Alessandro Deiola. Juventus have traveled to Sardinia without star striker Dusan Vlahovic, defender Daniele Rugani, and forward Arkadiusz Milik.
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti is expected to confirm the attacking partnership of Kenan Yildiz and Jonathan David, with Fabio Miretti starting as an attacking midfielder for the third consecutive match. According to Sky Sport Italia, Teun Koopmeiners could replace Manuel Locatelli in central midfield as Juventus prepare for a midweek Champions League clash against Benfica.
Yerry Mina is available for Cagliari and is expected to start in central defense alongside Sebastiano Luperto.
Where to Watch Cagliari vs. Juventus
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 3, and DAZN in the UK and Ireland, and on Paramount+ in the United States. Football Italia will provide live commentary for the day’s three Serie A matches: Udinese vs. Inter, Napoli vs. Sassuolo, and Cagliari vs. Juventus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cagliari vs. Juventus start?
The Serie A match between Cagliari and Juventus is scheduled to kick off at 2:45 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Where can I watch Cagliari vs. Juventus in the USA?
American viewers can watch the Cagliari vs. Juventus match live on the streaming service Paramount+.
What is Juventus’s current position in Serie A?
Juventus currently sits in 4th place in the Italian Serie A standings with 39 points from 20 matches played.
Who is Juventus’s top scorer this season?
Young Turkish forward Kenan Yildiz is Juventus’s leading scorer in the 2025/26 Serie A campaign with 7 goals in 19 league appearances.