Prediction: Fiorentina vs Cagliari

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 4/9

Bookmaker: Unibet

Fiorentina will look to continue their unbeaten streak in Serie A when they face newly-promoted Cagliari at Stadio Artemio Franchi in Monday’s round seven match.

Vincenzo Italiano’s  side aim to maintain their position in the top six by securing a win in this fixture. On the other hand, Claudio Ranieri’s Cagliari are in search of their first victory since returning to the top flight this summer.

Fiorentina

Fiorentina are showing signs of improvement in the Serie A after a slow start to the season. They recorded two wins and a draw in their last three fixtures, which is a significant improvement considering they had just one win in their first three games.

One of the highlights for Fiorentina was their 3-2 victory over Atalanta, a match that didn’t sit well with Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini due to his team’s mistakes and inability to control the game.

Fiorentina currently sit in sixth place with seven points from their first six games, showcasing their resurgence in form. Monday’s match will be their third home game of the season, and their unbeaten run at home, with four points from six, gives them confidence in securing maximum points.

To continue their positive run, Fiorentina will need to shore up their defense. They have conceded 10 goals so far, which is second only to Sassuolo (12) among the top 10 teams in the league. Tightening up at the back will be crucial for their success.

Team News

Fiorentina has several players unavailable for Monday’s match. Dodo is a long-term absentee due to an ACL injury, and he is not expected to return until the New Year.

Yerry Mina, Cristiano Biraghi, Niccolo Pierozzi, and Gaetano Castrovilli are expected to return sometime in October, but they will be unavailable for Monday’s game.

Cagliari

Cagliari, under the experienced management of Claudio Ranieri, have made a return to Serie A after a year away. However, their return to the top flight hasn’t been as smooth as they’d have liked; they have lost four out of their six games and scored only two goals while conceding nine.

In their last match against AC Milan, Cagliari took a surprising lead with a goal from Zito Luvumbo but eventually lost 3-1. Currently, they are at the bottom of the Serie A standings after six matches, but they have the opportunity to climb out of the bottom three if they manage to defeat Fiorentina and other results work in their favor.

It’s worth noting that Cagliari have struggled against Fiorentina in recent meetings, with no wins in their last five encounters. Additionally, in their last two visits to the Artemio Franchi, they have conceded four goals without scoring any.

Team News

Ranieri is facing injury issues at Cagliari, with several players not expected to return until the end of October. This list of injured players includes Jakub Jankto, Gaston Pereiro, Gianluca Lapadula, and Marko Rog.

Despite these injury concerns, it’s unlikely that Ranieri will deviate from the 3-5-2 formation that he has been using this season, and minimal changes in personnel are expected for the upcoming match.

Conclusion

Given their impressive record against Cagliari, as well as the current runs of form for these two teams, a Fiorentina victory without too much difficulty is to be expected.

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 4/9

Bookmaker: Unibet