Serie A Gameweek 22
Fiorentina 1 - 2 FT Cagliari
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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
S. Kilicsoy (M. Palestra) 31'
HT
46' ↓ R. Mandragora ↑G. Fabbian
M. Palestra (S. Esposito) 47'
56' Marin Pongračić
59' ↓ R. Gosens ↑M. Brescianini
59' ↓ C. Ndour ↑J. Harrison
Elia Caprile 63'
↓ S. Esposito ↑I. Sulemana 64'
↓ S. Kilicsoy ↑G. Borrelli 71'
74' M. Brescianini (Dodo)
↓ M. Palestra ↑G. Zappa 80'
↓ L. Mazzitelli ↑M. Prati 80'
↓ A. Obert ↑R. Idrissi 80'
83' ↓ M. Solomon ↑N. Fortini
Yerry Mina 85'
Zé Pedro 87'
90'+2 Pietro Comuzzo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
David de Gea 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dodô 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Pietro Comuzzo 
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
106
Passes
8
Duels
Marin Pongračić
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
88
Passes
5
Duels
Robin Gosens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Midfielders
Rolando Mandragora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Nicolò Fagioli
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
81
Passes
7
Duels
Cher Ndour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Manor Solomon
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Roberto Piccoli 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Albert Guðmundsson
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
51
Passes
13
Duels
BENCH
Luca Lezzerini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oliver Christensen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Ranieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eman Košpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niccolò Fortini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddy Kouadio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Balbo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Brescianini 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
31
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Hans Nicolussi Caviglia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacopo Fazzini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovanni Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Harrison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Braschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
Elia Caprile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zé Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yerry Mina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastiano Luperto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Marco Palestra 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Michel Adopo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gianluca Gaetano
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luca Mazzitelli
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Adam Obert 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Sebastiano Esposito
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Semih Kılıçsoy
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Alen Sherri
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
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Martín Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Dossena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriele Zappa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Prati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Cavuoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gennaro Borrelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Pavoletti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Trepy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zito Luvumbo
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
Fiorentina Win
Cagliari Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +31
P: 22 GD: +18
P: 22 GD: +14
P: 22 GD: +11
P: 22 GD: +18
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 22 GD: +10
P: 22 GD: +5
P: 22 GD: +2
P: 22 GD: -9
P: 22 GD: -4
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -9
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -19
P: 22 GD: -16
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -19
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Cagliari
Fiorentina
Cagliari
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Cagliari Stun Franchi as Palestra Masterclass Sinks Fiorentina
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A textbook smash-and-grab performance boosts Cagliari's survival hopes while leaving Fiorentina's season in peril following a toothless display of possession dominance.
Possession without Purpose
The match at Stadio Artemio Franchi began with a familiar pattern as Fiorentina controlled the ball, eventually reaching a staggering 70% possession. However, an Intensity rating of 8.2 suggested a frenetic tempo that the hosts couldn't quite harness into clinical finishing. Against the run of play in the 31st minute, Cagliari struck with surgical precision. Marco Palestra delivered a pinpoint ball for Semih Kılıçsoy, who silenced the home crowd with a clinical finish. Despite the creative efforts of Dodô, who provided four key passes throughout the match, the Viola struggled to convert their territorial advantage into genuine threats before the interval.
The Palestra Pivot
Any hopes of a quick Fiorentina comeback were extinguished just two minutes after the restart. In a moment that defined the Upset factor of 8.0, S. Esposito found Marco Palestra in space, and the midfielder turned from provider to executioner to double the visitors' lead. This goal exposed a lack of defensive Balance in the Fiorentina setup, as they were caught committing too many men forward in search of an equaliser. Cagliari’s ability to score twice from just six shots on target highlighted the massive gap in efficiency between the two sides, leaving the home supporters frustrated as their team chased shadows despite dominating the middle of the pitch.
Brescianini Spark and the Final Siege
With the Stakes rising as the clock ticked down, Fiorentina manager introduced Marco Brescianini to find a way back into the contest. The substitute delivered in the 74th minute, heading home from another Dodô assist to set up a grandstand finish. The final fifteen minutes saw a barrage of pressure, with the home side racking up 11 corners in total. However, the Cagliari rearguard remained resolute, absorbing 15 total shots to secure a vital three points. For Fiorentina, this defeat in a crucial six-pointer raises serious questions about their ability to survive the drop, while Cagliari leapfrog their rivals in the standings.
Key Questions
What made Marco Palestra the Man of the Match?
Palestra was the game-changer, recording both a goal and an assist while maintaining tactical discipline to secure the upset win.
How did substitute Marco Palestra change the game?
Though he started the match, Palestra's goal immediately after half-time provided the two-goal cushion that ultimately broke Fiorentina's momentum.
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.
Franchi Survival Scrap: Fiorentina’s Desperation vs Cagliari’s Resilience
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A high-stakes encounter for the bottom half of the table where tactical discipline will likely outweigh individual flair.
The Setup
The atmosphere at Stadio Artemio Franchi is heavy as Fiorentina enters this January 24th clash entrenched in the relegation zone. A Form rating of 5.1 masks a deeper crisis: the hosts have managed just two wins in their last ten home outings. While Cagliari sits more comfortably in 12th place, the Stakes remain high for a Fiorentina side that cannot afford another slip. The overall Balance suggests a match that could easily stagnate if neither side finds an early breakthrough.
Key Battle
The game will be decided by the creative spark of Albert Guðmundsson against the anchoring presence of Luca Mazzitelli. Guðmundsson is the primary architect for the Viola, tasked with breaking down a Cagliari defense that often plays with a low block. Mazzitelli’s role will be to disrupt that supply line and ensure the hosts remain frustrated. If the Cagliari midfielder can dominate the central zone, Fiorentina’s attack could become one-dimensional.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair. While Fiorentina boasts Stars like M. Kean, their efficiency in front of goal has been poor. They face an Elia Caprile in inspired form, with the Cagliari keeper averaging nearly five saves per match recently. We predict a 1-1 draw; a result that does little to pull Fiorentina out of the mire but maintains Cagliari's steady momentum in the mid-table pack.