Serie A Regular Season - 29

Cremonese vs NS Fiorentina

Stadio Giovanni Zini

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Futmetrix Verdict
38
Cremonese
vs
Fiorentina
Mon, Mar 16 • 19:45 Italiano
⚡ Form 39
⚖️ Balance 80
🏆 Stakes 9
⭐ Stars 72
Ultimate Serie A survival six-pointer.

Survival on the Line at Stadio Giovanni Zini

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. With just one point separating them at the dreaded drop zone, this absolute six-pointer will drastically alter the survival landscape for both clubs.

The Setup

The Stakes are astronomically high this March 16, 2026, as Cremonese welcome Fiorentina for a classic relegation dogfight. The home side's dreadful Form—boasting a win rate of barely 15% on their own turf—has dragged them into 18th place. Conversely, the visitors have shown slightly more resilience lately, pulling just clear of the bottom three. While the Balance of quality might lean toward the visitors, the raw desperation from both camps guarantees a tense affair. Even in a gritty scrap, individual Stars can emerge from the shadows to claim hero status.

Key Battle

Cremonese's rearguard, anchored by the busy Emil Audero in goal, faces a relentless test against Fiorentina's frontline. This shapes up as a classic tactical clash between a home defensive unit desperate for a clean sheet and an away attacking force eager to exploit fragile confidence.

Our Prediction

We expect Fiorentina to edge a nervy 1-0 victory. The away side's superior momentum should eventually break through a fragile home defense that simply forgets how to win in front of their own fans.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Only if you love the gritty, high-anxiety drama of a relegation battle. Expect tension rather than beautiful football.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a narrow 1-0 away victory for Fiorentina, capitalizing on the hosts' dismal home record.

Where are Cremonese and Fiorentina in the league table?

Cremonese sit in the relegation zone in 18th place, while Fiorentina hover precariously just above them in 17th.

What is Cremonese's current form?

They are struggling immensely, failing to win any of their last five matches in a dismal winless streak.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Moise Kean of Fiorentina is the standout, with 3 goals in 4 matches and an average 7.0 rating.

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.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
27/04/2023 Fiorentina 0 - 0 Cremonese Coppa Italia Stadio Artemio Franchi
05/04/2023 Cremonese 0 - 2 Fiorentina Coppa Italia Stadio Giovanni Zini
12/03/2023 Cremonese 0 - 2 Fiorentina Serie A Stadio Giovanni Zini
14/08/2022 Fiorentina 3 - 2 Cremonese Serie A Stadio Artemio Franchi
27/04/2023
Coppa Italia Stadio Artemio Franchi
05/04/2023
Coppa Italia Stadio Giovanni Zini
12/03/2023
Serie A Stadio Giovanni Zini
14/08/2022
Serie A Stadio Artemio Franchi
Cremonese Win
Fiorentina Win
Draw

Season Statistics

18
League Position
17
24
Points
25
21
Goals Scored
30
38
Goals Conceded
42

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 28 67 64 22 +42 LAC Milan 1 - 0 Inter (08-03-2026)WInter 2 - 0 Genoa (28-02-2026)WLecce 0 - 2 Inter (21-02-2026)WInter 3 - 2 Juventus (14-02-2026)WSassuolo 0 - 5 Inter (08-02-2026)
2 AC Milan 28 60 44 20 +24 WAC Milan 1 - 0 Inter (08-03-2026)WCremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan (01-03-2026)LAC Milan 0 - 1 Parma (22-02-2026)DAC Milan 1 - 1 Como (18-02-2026)WPisa 1 - 2 AC Milan (13-02-2026)
3 Napoli 28 56 43 29 +14 WNapoli 2 - 1 Torino (06-03-2026)WHellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli (28-02-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Napoli (22-02-2026)DNapoli 2 - 2 AS Roma (15-02-2026)WGenoa 2 - 3 Napoli (07-02-2026)
4 Como 28 51 46 21 +25 WCagliari 1 - 2 Como (07-03-2026)WComo 3 - 1 Lecce (28-02-2026)WJuventus 0 - 2 Como (21-02-2026)DAC Milan 1 - 1 Como (18-02-2026)LComo 1 - 2 Fiorentina (14-02-2026)
5 AS Roma 28 51 38 21 +17 LGenoa 2 - 1 AS Roma (08-03-2026)DAS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus (01-03-2026)WAS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese (22-02-2026)DNapoli 2 - 2 AS Roma (15-02-2026)WAS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari (09-02-2026)
6 Juventus 28 50 50 28 +22 WJuventus 4 - 0 Pisa (07-03-2026)DAS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus (01-03-2026)LJuventus 0 - 2 Como (21-02-2026)LInter 3 - 2 Juventus (14-02-2026)DJuventus 2 - 2 Lazio (08-02-2026)
7 Atalanta 28 46 39 26 +13 DAtalanta 2 - 2 Udinese (07-03-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta (01-03-2026)WAtalanta 2 - 1 Napoli (22-02-2026)WLazio 0 - 2 Atalanta (14-02-2026)WAtalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese (09-02-2026)
8 Bologna 28 39 37 34 +3 LBologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona (08-03-2026)WPisa 0 - 1 Bologna (02-03-2026)WBologna 1 - 0 Udinese (23-02-2026)WTorino 1 - 2 Bologna (15-02-2026)LBologna 0 - 1 Parma (08-02-2026)
9 Sassuolo 28 38 35 38 -3 LLazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo (09-03-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta (01-03-2026)WSassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona (20-02-2026)WUdinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo (15-02-2026)LSassuolo 0 - 5 Inter (08-02-2026)
10 Lazio 28 37 28 28 0 WLazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo (09-03-2026)LTorino 2 - 0 Lazio (01-03-2026)DCagliari 0 - 0 Lazio (21-02-2026)LLazio 0 - 2 Atalanta (14-02-2026)DJuventus 2 - 2 Lazio (08-02-2026)
11 Udinese 28 36 33 41 -8 DAtalanta 2 - 2 Udinese (07-03-2026)WUdinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina (02-03-2026)LBologna 1 - 0 Udinese (23-02-2026)LUdinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo (15-02-2026)LLecce 2 - 1 Udinese (08-02-2026)
12 Parma 28 34 20 32 -12 LTorino 4 - 1 Parma (13-03-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Parma (08-03-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Cagliari (27-02-2026)WAC Milan 0 - 1 Parma (22-02-2026)WParma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (15-02-2026)
13 Genoa 28 30 34 40 -6 WGenoa 2 - 1 AS Roma (08-03-2026)LInter 2 - 0 Genoa (28-02-2026)WGenoa 3 - 0 Torino (22-02-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Genoa (15-02-2026)LGenoa 2 - 3 Napoli (07-02-2026)
14 Cagliari 28 30 30 38 -8 LCagliari 1 - 2 Como (07-03-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Cagliari (27-02-2026)DCagliari 0 - 0 Lazio (21-02-2026)LCagliari 0 - 2 Lecce (16-02-2026)LAS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari (09-02-2026)
15 Torino 28 30 28 49 -21 WTorino 4 - 1 Parma (13-03-2026)LNapoli 2 - 1 Torino (06-03-2026)WTorino 2 - 0 Lazio (01-03-2026)LGenoa 3 - 0 Torino (22-02-2026)LTorino 1 - 2 Bologna (15-02-2026)
16 Lecce 28 27 20 37 -17 WLecce 2 - 1 Cremonese (08-03-2026)LComo 3 - 1 Lecce (28-02-2026)LLecce 0 - 2 Inter (21-02-2026)WCagliari 0 - 2 Lecce (16-02-2026)WLecce 2 - 1 Udinese (08-02-2026)
17 Fiorentina 28 25 30 42 -12 DFiorentina 0 - 0 Parma (08-03-2026)LUdinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina (02-03-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa (23-02-2026)WComo 1 - 2 Fiorentina (14-02-2026)DFiorentina 2 - 2 Torino (07-02-2026)
18 Cremonese 28 24 22 40 -18 LLecce 2 - 1 Cremonese (08-03-2026)LCremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan (01-03-2026)LAS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese (22-02-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Genoa (15-02-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese (09-02-2026)
19 Hellas Verona 28 18 22 49 -27 WBologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona (08-03-2026)LHellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli (28-02-2026)LSassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona (20-02-2026)LParma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (15-02-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa (06-02-2026)
20 Pisa 28 15 20 48 -28 LJuventus 4 - 0 Pisa (07-03-2026)LPisa 0 - 1 Bologna (02-03-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa (23-02-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 AC Milan (13-02-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa (06-02-2026)