FLORENCE, ITALY – April 21, 2025 – Cagliari go head-to-head with Fiorentina at Unipol Domus this Easter Monday, as both teams seek crucial points in their respective battles this season. Fiorentina, fresh from securing their spot in the Conference League semifinals for the third consecutive year, aims for a Champions League qualification, while Cagliari is desperate to gather points for survival.
Cagliari’s coach, Davide Nicola, is likely to field a 4-3-1-2 formation. With goalkeeper Caprile solidifying the defense, the backline will consist of Zappa, Mina, Luperto, and Obert. Midfielder Deiola’s suspension means Makoumbou, Prati, and Adopo will complete the midfield trio, while Viola is set to support the forward duo of Luvumbo and Piccoli.
On the other side, Raffaele Palladino‘s Fiorentina is expected to start with a 3-5-2 formation. Goalkeeper De Gea will command a back three comprising Ranieri, Pongracic, and Pablo Marí. After resting during the Thursday Conference match against Celje, Dodo returns to the starting lineup among five midfielders, joining Mandragora, Cataldi, Fagioli, and Gosens. Up front, the tandem of Kean and Gudmundsson looks poised to retain their positions, with Beltran waiting in the wings to challenge for a starting spot.
The probable lineups for today’s match are: CAGLIARI (4-3-1-2): Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert; Makoumbou, Prati, Adopo; Viola; Luvumbo, Piccoli. Coach: Nicola. FIORENTINA (3-5-2): De Gea; Pongracic, Pablo Marí, Ranieri; Dodo, Mandragora, Cataldi, Fagioli, Gosens; Kean, Gudmundsson. Coach: Palladino.
