Serie A Gameweek 1
Cagliari 1 - 1 FT Fiorentina
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Futmetrix Verdict
91
FT
Mon, Oct 26
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2-1
Fenerbahçe
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
32
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
68
⚖️ Balance
42
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
Mbappé breaks El Clásico late
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
43' Adam Obert
45'+1 Gennaro Borrelli
HT
↓ C. Ndour ↑R. Mandragora 46'
↓ L. Ranieri ↑M. Viti 46'
61' ↓ M. Prati ↑L. Mazzitelli
61' ↓ S. Esposito ↑Z. Luvumbo
↓ P. Comuzzo ↑P. Mari 62'
R. Mandragora (A. Gudmundsson) 68'
Marin Pongračić 71'
↓ A. Gudmundsson ↑J. Fazzini 72'
74' ↓ A. Deiola ↑G. Gaetano
75' ↓ A. Obert ↑R. Idrissi
↓ R. Gosens ↑F. Parisi 77'
Pablo Marí 79'
81' ↓ G. Borrelli ↑S. Kilicsoy
82' Luca Mazzitelli
90' S. Luperto (G. Gaetano)
90'+7 Semih Kılıçsoy
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
Elia Caprile 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gabriele Zappa 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yerry Mina 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Sebastiano Luperto 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Adam Obert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Michel Adopo 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Matteo Prati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Alessandro Deiola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Sebastiano Esposito 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Gennaro Borrelli
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Michael Folorunsho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Velizar-Iliya Iliev 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giuseppe Ciocci
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Riyad Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Di Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gianluca Gaetano 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
16
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Nicolò Cavuoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Mazzitelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattia Felici
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Semih Kılıçsoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zito Luvumbo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Vinciguerra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
David de Gea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pietro Comuzzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Marin Pongračić
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Luca Ranieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Dodô
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Sohm
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nicolò Fagioli 
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
71
Passes
6
Duels
Robin Gosens
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
Albert Guðmundsson 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Cher Ndour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Moise Kean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Luca Lezzerini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tommaso Martinelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pablo Marí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eman Košpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattia Viti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niccolò Fortini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddy Kouadio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabiano Parisi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rolando Mandragora
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Abdelhamid Sabiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacopo Fazzini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amir Richardson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edin Džeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Braschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2025 | Cagliari | 1 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 04/23/2025 | Cagliari | 1 - 2 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 12/08/2024 | Fiorentina | 1 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 05/23/2024 | Cagliari | 2 - 3 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 10/02/2023 | Fiorentina | 3 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 01/23/2022 | Cagliari | 1 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
08/24/2025
04/23/2025
12/08/2024
05/23/2024
10/02/2023
01/23/2022
Cagliari Win
Fiorentina Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cagliari
Fiorentina
Cagliari
Fiorentina
Luperto’s Late Heroics Deny Viola at Unipol Domus
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. A relentless Cagliari siege finally broke Fiorentina's resistance at the death, ensuring a split of the points in a high-stakes encounter that rewarded the hosts' persistence.
The Siege at Unipol Domus
The match exploded into life with Cagliari establishing an early dominance that dictated the tempo for much of the afternoon. Playing at their home Unipol Domus, the Rossoblù unleashed a barrage of 14 shots, turning the final third into a constant zone of pressure. An Intensity rating of 85 reflects the relentless energy shown by the home side, with Yerry Mina providing a rock-solid foundation at the back. Despite their attacking intent and numerous entries into the box, the opening period remained goalless. Cagliari’s inability to convert their statistical dominance into a tangible lead left the door open for their opponents, as the first half concluded with a tactical stalemate that belied the one-sided nature of the shot count.
Mandragora’s Impact and the Tactical Shift
In the second half, Fiorentina managed to weather the storm and controlled possession with 55%, looking for the clinical opening that their hosts had lacked. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 68th minute through a moment of substitute magic. R. Mandragora, introduced to stabilize the midfield, found himself in the right place to convert an assist from A. Gudmundsson. This goal shifted the Balance of the match entirely, putting the Viola in a position to steal all three points despite having only managed one shot on target all game. It was a classic display of efficiency over volume, forcing the home side to find another gear or face a demoralizing defeat on home soil.
Redemption at the Death
As the clock ticked toward full-time, the Stakes felt increasingly high for a Cagliari side that had given everything but remained trailing. However, the introduction of G. Gaetano provided the creative spark needed for a final flourish. In the 90th minute, Gaetano’s pinpoint delivery found S. Luperto, who powered home a dramatic equalizer to send the home fans into raptures. The 1-1 draw was the least the hosts deserved given their offensive output throughout the 90 minutes. While Fiorentina will lament their inability to see out the result, Cagliari’s spirit suggests they will be a difficult prospect for anyone in this season's mid-table battles, proving that persistence often overcomes tactical discipline in the final moments.
Key Questions
Did Cagliari deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. With 14 shots compared to Fiorentina's 4, their relentless attacking pressure eventually forced the breakthrough they deserved.
How did Yerry Mina change the game?
Yerry Mina was a defensive colossus, winning vital duels and allowing Cagliari to maintain their high-pressing attacking shape throughout.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Instincts Take Center Stage at Unipol Domus
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. This clash is defined by defensive caution as both sides look to crawl away from the drop zone in a high-pressure environment.
The Setup
As Serie A moves into its opening stages on August 24, 2025, the table presents a grim reality for the visitors. Fiorentina finds itself languishing in 18th place, a far cry from their usual European aspirations. Conversely, Cagliari occupies a more stable 12th position, buoyed by a Form rating that has seen them pick up seven points from their last nine available. However, the low Stakes score of 1.0 reflects the early-season nature of the tie, even if the narrative of a relegation battle is already being written. The Balance between the squads suggests a tight encounter where neither side can afford to gamble too early.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in whether the Fiorentina attack can breach a disciplined Sardinian block. M. Kean and A. Guðmundsson represent the primary threat for the visitors, but they face a formidable wall in goalkeeper E. Caprile. The Stars rating of 2.5 indicates a lack of marquee individual brilliance to break deadlocks, meaning the battle between M. Palestra in the Cagliari midfield and the Fiorentina defensive unit led by P. Comuzzo will likely be won on grit rather than flair.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where the Unipol Domus crowd acts as a shield for the home side. Fiorentina will likely control possession but struggle to convert dominance into clear-cut chances. Cagliari will be content to sit deep and strike on the counter. A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome, as the tactical setup suggests a stalemate born from mutual necessity to avoid defeat. Both teams will likely leave the pitch feeling they have done just enough to survive another day without truly solving their seasonal crises.