Cagliari are set to host Fiorentina at the Unipol Domus on Wednesday, April 23, in a rescheduled Serie A Matchday 33 fixture, following the recent passing of Pope Francis , which led to a national day of mourning and the postponement of this round’s weekend matches.
The home side, Cagliari, are currently six points above the relegation zone, and while they’re not in immediate danger, there’s no room for complacency with just a handful of games remaining. Coach Claudio Ranieri will be without midfielder Alessandro Deiola, who is serving a one-match suspension due to yellow card accumulation. Fortunately for the Sardinian side, there are no major injury concerns in the squad.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, arrive in Cagliari after a draining Conference League tie against Celje, and their form on the road has been a concern — they’ve lost three of their last four away matches in Serie A. A 0-0 draw with Parma at the weekend added to their inconsistency, and they’ll need to bounce back quickly if they are to stay in contention for European spots next season.
The visitors are also dealing with squad fitness issues. Both Robin Gosens and Andrea Colpani remain doubtful, while Edoardo Bove is sidelined indefinitely due to a heart condition.
Given Fiorentina’s European fatigue and struggles away from home, and Cagliari’s motivation to steer clear of relegation trouble, the Rossoblu will be eyeing a crucial three points in front of their fans on this emotionally charged and symbolic matchday.
Serie A Match Preview: Parma vs Juventus – Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 18:30
Matchday 33 of the Serie A campaign will conclude with an intriguing clash between Parma and Juventus, now rescheduled for Wednesday, April 23, due to the national day of mourning following the death of Pope Francis.
Parma enter the fixture on the back of five consecutive league draws, with their most recent stalemates against Inter and Fiorentina showing marked improvement, particularly in defense. Sitting just four points above the relegation zone, this match holds major significance for Cristian Chivu’s men as they aim to edge closer to safety. The return of Pontus Almqvist from suspension is a welcome boost for the hosts’ attacking options.
Juventus, meanwhile, are pushing hard for a Champions League spot after a narrow 2-1 win over Lecce. While the Bianconeri boast greater quality on paper, their inconsistency this season and Parma’s recent resilience suggest a close contest could be on the cards. Notably, the reverse fixture in Turin ended in a 2-2 draw, hinting at another potentially tight affair.
Massimiliano Allegri will have to cope without several defensive options, with Bremer, Cabal, and Gatti all ruled out through injury. However, there is a silver lining as Arkadiusz Milik is nearing a return and could be included in the matchday squad.
With both sides needing points for very different reasons, a cautious tactical battle is expected at the Ennio Tardini Stadium — and a draw may once again be the most likely outcome.
