Match story
- Inter fired more attempts (17 vs 10 shots).
- Inter was more accurate in front of goal (41% on target vs 20%).
- Inter held more of the ball (62% possession).
Inter defeated Cagliari 1-3 in Serie A. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 37 stage in the 2021 season. The match was played at Unipol Domus in Cagliari. D. Doveri officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Cagliari vs Inter meeting in Serie A with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Cagliari and Inter. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Serie ARecorded meetings: 19 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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Lionel Messi is set to start as Inter Miami host Nashville SC in a crucial Eastern Conference clash. Lionel Messi is expected to be in the starting lineup as Inter Miami host Nashville SC on Saturday at Nu Stadium, with interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos still in charge of the side while incoming coach Cristian “Kily” Gonzalez continues to await the work permit needed to officially take over. The stakes are significant for both sides. Miami sit third in the Eastern Conference on 44 points, nine behind a Nashville side that occupies first place despite having just suffered its first MLS defeat since late July, a 2-1 loss to Toronto FC. The Herons, for their part, have cooled off after their emphatic 7-1 rout of CF Montreal, following it up with back-to-back draws against Atlanta United and Chicago Fire that cost them valuable ground in the Supporters’ Shield race. Miami still boast the most potent attack in the league, having scored a league-high 59 goals this season, while Nashville counter with the competition’s stingiest defense, having conceded just 19. Tonight, together 👊#MIAvNSH • @MarriottBonvoy pic.twitter.com/5EHA37kJIU— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) September 12, 2026 That contrast in styles, MLS’s most prolific offense against its most disciplined backline, sets up an intriguing tactical battle at Nu Stadium, with Messi’s ability to find space between the lines likely to be decisive. Inter Miami probable lineup Hoyos will have to make do without Mateo Silvetti, Santiago Morales and Tadeo Allende, all ruled out through injury, leaving the club with three absences to account for heading into kickoff. Inter Miami probable starting XI: Dayne St. Clair; Ian Fray, Casemiro, Maximiliano Falcon, Fricio Caicedo; Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright, Telasco Segovia; Lionel Messi, German Berterame, Luis Suarez. Nashville SC probable lineup Nashville are set to line up in a 4-3-3 of their own, with Warren Madrigal unavailable because of a lower-body injury, opening the door for Cristian Espinoza to retain his place alongside Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar up top. Nashville SC probable starting XI: Brian Schwake; Andy Najar, Jack Maher, Maxwell Woledzi, Reed Baker-Whiting; Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Elias Saad; Cristian Espinoza, Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr head into today’s meeting with Al-Khaleej carrying very different levels of momentum. Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr head into today’s meeting with Al-Khaleej carrying very different levels of momentum. The reigning champions are looking to stay near the top of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League, while Al-Khaleej is still searching for its first victory of the campaign and faces a difficult test at home. Al-Khaleej has collected only four points from six matches, drawing four and losing two to sit 13th in the table. The biggest concern has been its attack, with the club scoring just twice while conceding nine goals. The recent results underline that problem. The Pearls have drawn with Al-Taawoun, Al-Shabab, Abha and Al-Riyadh, while heavy defeats against Al-Hilal and Neom have exposed its vulnerability against stronger opposition. The home record offers little encouragement either. Al-Khaleej is winless in its last 11 matches in all competitions, while it has failed to score in six of those games and has gone more than 242 minutes without finding the net. On the other hand, Al-Nassr has enjoyed a completely different start, sitting near the top of the table after winning five of its first six league matches. The club bounced back from its 2-1 defeat to Al-Ittihad by beating Abha 2-1, with Ronaldo scoring the opening goal with a header. DateAl-Khaleej’s OpponentResultScoreSep 7, 2026Al-RiyadhDraw0–0Sep 3, 2026NEOMLost0–3Aug 28, 2026Al-HilalLost1–5Aug 25, 2026AbhaDraw1–1Aug 22, 2026Al-ShababDraw0–0 That goal took Ronaldo’s league tally to three for the season and reinforced his importance to Ange Postecoglou’s attack. The Knight of Najd has also scored 13 goals in its first six league matches, compared with Al-Khaleej’s two. DateAl-Nassr’s OpponentResultScoreSep 9, 2026AbhaWon2–1Sep 5, 2026Al-IttihadLost1–2Aug 28, 2026Al-TaawounWon2–1Aug 25, 2026Al-EttifaqWon3–2Aug 21, 2026Al-RiyadhWon4–0 Will Ronaldo play against Al-Khaleej? The answer is yes; Ronaldo is expected to start for Al-Nassr. The Portugal captain is projected to lead the attack once again after scoring against Abha, with Joao Felix expected to return alongside him following his suspension. That means Ronaldo is likely to start in a 4-4-2 or similar attacking structure, with Joao Felix or Abdullah Al-Hamdan listed among the options in one projected lineup. His presence gives Al-Nassr a major advantage against an Al-Khaleej defence that has struggled to keep opponents away from goal. Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al Nassr FC celebrates scoring The 41-year-old veteran also has an impressive record in this particular fixture. He is the top scorer in Al-Khaleej vs Al-Nassr history with seven goals, four more than Joao Felix, adding another intriguing layer to his expected appearance. Al-Nassr has several absences While Ronaldo is expected to lead the line, Al-Nassr will have to cope with several unavailable players. Sultan Al-Ghannam remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury, while Kingsley Coman is also expected to miss the match because of a hamstring problem. Joao Felix, meanwhile, is available again after serving his suspension and should return to the starting lineup. Depending on the final tactical setup, Al-Nassr could therefore use Felix and Ronaldo as the main attacking pairing. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr celebrates with teammates Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman after scoring. Al-Khaleej vs Al-Nassr: Projected lineups Al-Khaleej projected XI (4-4-2): Moris; Al-Hamsal, Al-Khabrani, Kouyate, Rebocho; Al-Sadi, Mascarell, Crespo, Kanabah; Fulgini, Al-Khaibri. Al-Nassr projected XI (4-4-2): Bento; Al-Nasser, Martinez, Simakan, Boushal; Mane, Costa, Al-Khaibri, Angelo; Felix, Ronaldo.
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