Match Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A – Matchweek 1 (2025/26) |
| Date & Time | Sunday, 24 August 2025 – 20:45 CEST |
| Venue | Unipol Domus, Cagliari |
| Context | Cagliari and Fiorentina face off in their Serie A season opener, both looking to start strong after mixed campaigns in 2024/25. |
Match Review & Analysis
Cagliari
Cagliari narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing 16th with just a few points separating them from the drop zone. The team will rely heavily on their home form at the Unipol Domus, where they have historically been much harder to beat. Summer reinforcements, particularly in midfield and defense, aim to solidify their structure and improve consistency.
Fiorentina
Fiorentina enjoyed a stronger campaign, finishing in the top half and making a run in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Under their current manager, they’ve developed a more attacking style, led by key forward Nicolas González and creative midfield play. However, their away form has been inconsistent, something they will want to address early in the season.
Head-to-Head
In their last five meetings, Fiorentina have had the upper hand, winning three times, with Cagliari managing just one victory and one draw. Last season’s corresponding fixture ended in a 3–0 win for Fiorentina.
Prediction
Given Fiorentina’s recent dominance in head-to-heads and superior squad depth, they enter as favorites. However, Cagliari’s home advantage and fresh motivation to start the season well could make this a closer contest than expected. Predicted score: Cagliari 1–2 Fiorentina.
Summary
- Cagliari: Fighting to improve after a relegation scare; strong at home.
- Fiorentina: Stronger squad and attacking style but need away consistency.
- Prediction: Narrow win for Fiorentina.