Fiorentina vs Cagliari Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Fiorentina vs Cagliari Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 24th, 2026 | Stadio Artemio Franchi | Serie A | 17:00 (GMT)

This is a gritty relegation six-pointer at the Artemio Franchi. Fiorentina occupies 17th, sitting outside the drop zone only on goal difference, but they carry momentum from a vital away win at Bologna. They host a 15th-place Cagliari side that is buzzing after a shock 1-0 upset of Juventus. It’s a battle of philosophies: Fiorentina’s possession-heavy style versus Davide Pisacane’s pragmatic, counter-attacking masterclass.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams to Score at 2.50 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Fiorentina vs Cagliari Predicted Lineups

Fiorentina Predicted XI: de Gea (GK), Dodo, Comuzzo, Pongracic, Gosens; Mandragora, Fagioli, Ndour; Ranieri, Piccoli, Gudmundsson

Team News: Kean, Lamptey, and Dzeko will all be key misses for Fiorentina’s starting lineup.

Cagliari Predicted XI: Caprile (GK), Luperto, Mina, Pedro; Obert, Mazzitelli, Gaetano, Adopo, Palestra; Esposito, Kilicsoy

Team News: Deiola, Felici, Folorunsho, and Belotti will all be absent from this fixture due to their ongoing long term injuries.

Fiorentina vs Cagliari Current League Standings

Fiorentina are currently in 17th with 17 points (3W-8D-10L), safe from the relegation zone only by goal difference over Lecce. They face a Cagliari side in 15th with 22 points (5W-7D-9L) that has pulled five points clear of the drop zone following a massive upset win over Juventus. While Fiorentina has struggled at home (only 2 wins at the Franchi), Cagliari has the momentum, having picked up two wins in their last five games to move toward mid-table safety.

Fiorentina vs Cagliari Head-to-Head Timeline

Two historically great clubs who have now fallen into mediocrity. I Viola and Gli Isolani have met 27 times over the last 15 years, with Fiorentina winning on 13 occasions, Cagliari winning on 6 occasions, and 8 draws occurring. Cagliari haven’t beaten Fiorentina in any of their last 10 meetings dating back almost seven years.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• August 2025: Cagliari 1-1 Fiorentina (Serie A)
• April 2025: Cagliari 1-2 Fiorentina (Serie A)
• December 2024: Fiorentina 1-0 Cagliari (Serie A)
• May 2024: Cagliari 2-3 Fiorentina (Serie A)
• October 2023: Fiorentina 3-0 Cagliari (Serie A)

Recent Fiorentina and Cagliari Matches Analysis

Fiorentina Last 5 Matches:

• Bologna 1-2 Fiorentina (Serie A)
• Fiorentina 1-1 AC Milan (Serie A)
• Lazio 2-2 Fiorentina (Serie A)
• Fiorentina 1-0 Cremonese (Serie A)
• Parma 1-0 Fiorentina (Serie A)

There are small signs of life in Florence as the Viola have recorded two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five. A crucial victory over Bologna last week has given them hope, following a gritty draw against AC Milan that showed they can still compete with the elite. While they remain in 17th place, their upward trajectory is clear, and they are finally starting to turn possession into points.

Cagliari Last 5 Matches:

• Cagliari 1-0 Juventus (Serie A)
• Genoa 3-0 Cagliari (Serie A)
• Cremonese 2-2 Cagliari (Serie A)
• Cagliari 0-1 AC Milan (Serie A)
• Torino 1-2 Cagliari (Serie A)

The Sardinians are the league's current "giant-killers," coming off a run of two wins, one draw, and two losses. While their overall form is mixed, they have secured the result of the season by beating Juventus last week, a win that pulled them five points clear of the drop.

Fiorentina vs Cagliari Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in over 2.5 goals and both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Fiorentina vs Cagliari Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS @ 2.50 (Kwiff Bet) - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted plenty of goals in this fixture. Their superior form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Fiorentina vs Cagliari

Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina): Mandragora has been the engine of Fiorentina’s recent resurgence, providing a veteran presence and a goal in the recent victory over Bologna.

Sebastiano Esposito (Cagliari): Currently on loan from Inter Milan, and enjoying a breakout year on Sardinia with 4 goals, Esposito has become Cagliari’s primary threat in counter-attacking situations

Fiorentina vs Cagliari Match Facts

Broadcast Details: DAZN

Stadium Information: Located in the Campo di Marte district of Florence, the Franchi is an architectural landmark designed by Pier Luigi Nervi. It was opened in 1931 and is famous for its distinctive Maratona Tower and curved spiral staircases. A masterpiece of reinforced concrete, the stadium currently holds 43,147 fans.

Referee: Marco Guida (Italy)