Fiorentina vs Cagliari predictions ahead of this Serie A affair on Monday. Bottom club Cagliari face a tough trip to Tuscany. Can Ranieri’s side make a statement in the relegation battle or it will be a routine win for Italiano’s men? Read on for our free Serie A predictions and betting tips.
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Fiorentina vs Cagliari Predictions
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Fiorentina’s Unbeaten Streak Faces Cagliari’s Survival Quest at Stadio Artemio Franchi
Key Stats
– In their last two home games, Fiorentina have netted five times, while Cagliari have scored only twice in six league matches.
– Cagliari have conceded nine goals this season, whereas Fiorentina’s defence has let in ten.
In an intriguing Serie A encounter, Fiorentina aim to carry their unbeaten momentum as they welcome recently-promoted Cagliari at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Monday for the seventh round of fixtures. Here’s an in-depth look at the match, with a lens on predictions based on available data.
The Hosts’ Resurgence
Vincenzo Italiano’s Fiorentina have been impressive lately, shaking off a rocky start to record two victories and a draw in their previous three fixtures. Having started the season with a heavy 4-0 loss against Inter Milan, they bounced back in style with a thrilling 3-2 triumph over Atalanta, a result that left La Dea’s manager Gian Piero Gasperini ruing his side’s missed opportunities.
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Now sitting comfortably in sixth place with seven points from nine, Fiorentina have proven their ability to overcome challenges. Monday’s match will be their third on home soil, where they’ve been particularly confident, amassing four points from the previous six available. However, a cause for concern remains their defensive frailties, having conceded 10 goals — a tally surpassed only by Sassuolo among the top 10 teams.
Cagliari’s Uphill Struggle
Claudio Ranieri’s Cagliari, back in Serie A after a year, haven’t had the most welcoming return. With four defeats in six and just two goals to their name, they currently reside at the bottom. A glimmer of hope came in their last encounter against AC Milan when they took a surprising lead via Zito Luvumbo, though it ended in a 3-1 defeat.
Historically, their record against Fiorentina isn’t promising either, having failed to secure a win in their last five outings, with their last two visits to Artemio Franchi yielding four conceded goals and none scored.
Team News and Key Players
Injury woes hit both sides. For Fiorentina, Dodo’s long-term absence due to an ACL injury continues, while Yerry Mina, Cristiano Biraghi, Niccolo Pierozzi, and Gaetano Castrovilli are expected to miss the upcoming fixture but should return later this month. On Cagliari’s side, Jakub Jankto, Gaston Pereiro, Gianluca Lapadula, and Marko Rog remain sidelined until the end of October.
Fiorentina’s top performers, based on the BettingTips4You Expert Rating, have been Pietro Terracciano, Alfred Duncan, and Lucas Martínez Quarta, while Cagliari’s standout players include Zito Luvumbo, Matteo Prati, and Edoardo Goldaniga.
Predictions
- Match Outcome: Given Fiorentina’s current form and Cagliari’s struggles, backing Fiorentina to win seems plausible. Considering Fiorentina’s defensive record and Cagliari’s lacklustre attack, a Fiorentina win with a -1 handicap seems appropriate.
- Correct Score: A 3-0 victory for Fiorentina is conceivable. Fiorentina’s attack, which has registered seven goals in three home games, against Cagliari’s porous defence justifies this prediction.
- Goal Scorer: Argentina’s Nicolas Gonzalez, with three goals in five league appearances for Fiorentina, is the man to watch. His current form suggests he could find the net in this fixture.
- Corner Prediction: With Fiorentina averaging 4 corners per game and Cagliari 3.8, it’s predicted that Fiorentina will edge out Cagliari in this metric. The total corners for the game might hover around 8.
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