Cagliari vs Fiorentina 24 Aug 2025

Watch the football match Live between a team Cagliari vs Fiorentina After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions Serie A .
This match is played on date 22 Aug 2025
This match takes place in Unipol Domus (Cagliari) – In championship competitions Serie A by Season 2025/2026
📝 Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | Cagliari vs Fiorentina |
Competition | Serie A – Matchday 1 |
Date | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 18:30 CEST (16:30 UTC) |
Venue | Unipol Domus, Cagliari |
Broadcast | DAZN (Italy), ESPN+ (USA), Sky Sports (UK) |
Last Meeting | Fiorentina 3–2 Cagliari (May 2025) |
Head-to-Head | Cagliari: 10 wins, Fiorentina: 22 wins, Draws: 10 |
🔎 Overview
The Serie A season kicks off with an intriguing matchup as Cagliari host Fiorentina at the Unipol Domus. This encounter marks the beginning of the 2025–26 campaign for both teams.
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Cagliari: The Sardinian club had a challenging previous season, finishing just above the relegation zone. They will be eager to start the new season on a positive note and improve upon their 15th-place finish.
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Fiorentina: Coming off a strong season where they secured a fifth-place finish, Fiorentina will look to build on their success and challenge for European spots once again.
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
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Total Matches: 42
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✅ Cagliari Wins: 10
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✅ Fiorentina Wins: 22
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🟰 Draws: 10
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⚽ Average Goals per Match: 2.45
Recent encounters have been closely contested, with Fiorentina winning four of the last five Serie A meetings between the two sides.
🧠 Tactical Preview
🟥 Cagliari
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Manager: Claudio Ranieri
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Formation: Likely 4-3-3
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Strengths: Solid defensive organization, quick transitions
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Weaknesses: Inconsistent attacking play
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Key Player: Joao Pedro – the Brazilian forward will be crucial in leading the attack
🟦 Fiorentina
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Manager: Vincenzo Italiano
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Formation: Likely 4-2-3-1
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Strengths: High pressing game, dynamic wingers
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Weaknesses: Occasional lapses in concentration
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Key Player: Dusan Vlahovic – the Serbian striker will be the focal point of the attack
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
Team | Form |
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Cagliari | 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟥 |
Fiorentina | 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 |
Both teams enter the season opener with positive momentum, having secured victories in their recent matches.
🎯 Prediction
Cagliari 1–2 Fiorentina
While Cagliari’s home advantage may provide a boost, Fiorentina’s superior squad depth and recent form give them the edge in this encounter.