Cagliari vs Fiorentina Predictions 

Cagliari vs Fiorentina Predictions for this Serie A. Fiorentina, buoyed by a midweek European win, begin their Serie A campaign on Sunday evening with an away trip to face Cagliari. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Serie A  | Aug 24 2025 at 5:30 pm UK at Unipol Domus (Cagliari)

Cagliari vs Fiorentina Predictions

Can Fiorentina’s firepower prove too much for Cagliari’s fragile start?

• Fiorentina are unbeaten in their last nine meetings with Cagliari, winning the last four, which underlines a psychological and tactical dominance in this matchup.
• Cagliari have not won an opening Serie A fixture since 2013, with their last four season openers all ending in draws, highlighting a tendency to start slowly.
• Edin Dzeko has scored in his first league game of the season in seven of the last nine years, making him a reliable opening-day contributor.

Best Bet for Cagliari vs Fiorentina

The start of a new Serie A season always carries its share of drama, nerves and anticipation, and this weekend’s clash between Cagliari and Fiorentina is no different. The Sardinians, back at the Unipol Domus, begin another fight for survival, still buzzing from their Coppa Italia escape against Entella, where penalties rather than quality saw them through. Fiorentina, on the other hand, have already shaken off their rust with a European win in midweek, and they now arrive in Sardinia with momentum, confidence, and frankly, a squad that looks levels above what Cagliari can put on the pitch.

It’s also a fascinating subplot on the benches. Fabio Pisacane, who only months ago was working with the youth side, has been thrown into the deep end, while Stefano Pioli – a Scudetto winner in 2022 – is back in Florence looking to restore his reputation. That dynamic alone makes this match a proper footballing narrative. Add Moise Kean’s fiery form and Edin Dzeko’s evergreen presence, and you’ve got the makings of a proper Sunday evening spectacle.

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Best Bet for this match

Our Best Bet for this encounter is Fiorentina to win. Here at BettingTips4You, we pride ourselves on giving one clear prediction per match – no confusion, no list of contradictory punts, just the tip we genuinely believe carries the most value. For Cagliari vs Fiorentina, after going through all the key indicators, the Viola’s superior squad depth, sharper recent displays and attacking edge make them the standout selection.

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Why back Fiorentina?

When you watch Cagliari’s penalty shootout scrape past Entella, it’s impossible not to feel that this side will be in for a long campaign. Pisacane is talented but untested, and the squad’s lack of firepower is glaring. Roberto Piccoli could leave, Leonardo Pavoletti is injured, and that leaves young Sebastiano Esposito to lead the line against an experienced Fiorentina defence marshalled by David De Gea and Marin Pongracic. It’s a mismatch, plain and simple.

Fiorentina, meanwhile, looked sharp in Europe. Moise Kean managed both a goal and an assist before seeing red, but even in his absence the Viola pressed, moved the ball, and suffocated their opponents. That confidence will carry into this game. The introduction of Edin Dzeko – a man who has scored in 18 consecutive top-flight seasons – adds not only goals but leadership and composure. Add Robin Gosens and Nicolò Fagioli controlling the midfield tempo, and you can see why Pioli’s side should dominate possession and chances.

The key factor is quality in decisive areas. Cagliari will likely sit deep, hope for Zito Luvumbo’s bursts on the counter, but with their defence already stretched and Fiorentina unbeaten in nine against them, the odds tilt heavily towards the visitors.

As our Italian specialist Luca Pratesi summed up perfectly:

“Fiorentina look a step ahead in sharpness and mentality. Cagliari’s fight will be spirited, but class usually wins out at this stage of the season. Backing the Viola feels the most logical play.”

So while the Rossoblu will throw everything at their opening fixture, expect Fiorentina’s technical superiority and depth to see them through.

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Suggested correct score

A 2-0 victory for Fiorentina looks the most likely outcome. Cagliari lack a cutting edge in attack, while the Viola’s mix of youth and experience should secure them a controlled away win without too much drama.

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