Cagliari vs Inter prediction & probabilities (2026-08-30)

Serie A

Cagliari vs Inter Cards

2026-08-30 · 19:45
Cards44.0%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Cagliari 0-1 Inter
3 yellow cards (Cagliari 2, Inter 1)
0 red cards (Cagliari 0, Inter 0)
✓ Under 3.5✓ No

We called Under 3.5 at 56.1% and it landed (3 in the match). We called No at 90.4% and it landed (0 in the match).

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 44.0%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
44%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 3.5 cards at 44.0%, its strongest read on the Cards market. The total-cards ladder runs from 65.4% for over 2.5 to 13.3% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 44.0%. On the card count, Inter are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 40.5%, with a level count at 22.4%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.565.4%

Over 3.544.0%

Over 4.525.8%

Over 5.513.3%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 65.4% 34.6%
3.5 cards 44.0% 56.1%
4.5 cards 25.8% 74.2%
5.5 cards 13.3% 86.7%

Who picks up more cards

Cagliari37.1%

Level22.4%

★ ModelInter40.5%

Team card lines

Cagliari over 1.5

48.9%

Cagliari over 2.5

23.3%

Inter over 1.5

51.5%

Inter over 2.5

25.5%

Card handicap

Cagliari line Cagliari Inter
-1.5 18.9% 81.2%
-0.5 37.1% 62.9%
+0.5 59.5% 40.5%
+1.5 78.6% 21.4%

Red card

Any red card9.6%

Cagliari red card7.0%

Inter red card2.8%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 75.7% 24.3%
22.5 fouls 63.5% 36.5%
24.5 fouls 50.2% 49.8%

The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Cagliari vs Inter. Slightly more cards are projected for Inter for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

44.0%Over 3.5 cards
9.6%Any red card
40.5%Most cards: Inter
48.9%Cagliari over 1.5 cards
51.5%Inter over 1.5 cards
63.5%Over 22.5 fouls

By team, Cagliari over 1.5 cards sits at 48.9% and Inter at 51.5%. A red card for either side is rated at 9.6% (Cagliari 7.0%, Inter 2.8%).

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 44.0% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 9.6%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianInter are the pick to collect more cards at 40.5%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 44.0%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Cagliari vs Inter?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 44.0% for Cagliari vs Inter.

Will there be a red card in Cagliari vs Inter?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 9.6%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Cagliari vs Inter?
Before kickoff, the model rated Inter to pick up more cards at 40.5%, with a level count at 22.4%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 10,145 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Cards actually happened 48.6% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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