Cremonese vs Fiorentina Preview - A tense "relegation battle" in Serie A
The crucial Serie A match between Cremonese and Fiorentina, taking place at 02:45 on March 17, 2026, at Stadio Giovanni Zini, is of vital importance for the relegation battle.
The clash at Stadio Giovanni Zini on the morning of March 17th is not just a football match, but a test of character for both Cremonese and Fiorentina. With both teams languishing in the relegation zone, a victory would provide a huge advantage in escaping danger.
02:45 on March 17, 2026 - Serie A Round
Current ranking and standings
Currently, Fiorentina is in 17th place with 25 points, just one point ahead of Cremonese in 18th place. This is considered a "relegation battle" as the result will directly swap the positions of the two teams in the tough relegation race in Serie A this season.
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorentina | 17 | 25 | 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss |
| Cremonese | 18 | 24 | Wins 0, Draws 1, Losses 4 |
Performance analysis and statistics
Cremonese:The home team is going through an extremely difficult period with a dismal run of results. In their last five matches, they haven't tasted victory, suffering four defeats and only managing one draw. Cremonese's attacking ability is a major problem for the coaching staff, as they have only scored an average of 0.8 goals per game since the beginning of the season.
Fiorentina:Conversely, the representatives from Florence are showing slight signs of improvement. With 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 rounds, their form is much more stable than their opponents. However, Fiorentina's defense still doesn't inspire absolute confidence, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game.
History of confrontations: The dominance of the color purple.
Looking at the head-to-head history, Fiorentina holds a clear psychological advantage. In the last five encounters, they are unbeaten with four wins and one draw. Notably, in their two most recent away matches at Stadio Giovanni Zini in 2023, Fiorentina emerged victorious with a 2-0 win on both occasions.
- January 4, 2026: Fiorentina 1 - 0 Cremonese
- April 28, 2023: Fiorentina 0 - 0 Cremonese
- April 6, 2023: Cremonese 0 - 2 Fiorentina
- March 12, 2023: Cremonese 0 - 2 Fiorentina
- August 14, 2022: Fiorentina 3 - 2 Cremonese
Force situation: Severe losses
Both teams entered this match with significant personnel shortages, directly impacting the coaches' tactical planning.
Cremonese's absentee list
- F. Baschirotto:Absent due to muscle injury.
- G. Pezzella:Absent due to receiving a red card.
- M. Collocolo:His availability for the match is still uncertain due to injury.
- F. Moumbagna:His availability for the match is still uncertain due to a muscle injury.
Fiorentina's absentee list
- T. Lamptey:Absent due to a knee injury.
- L. Lezzerini:Absent due to muscle injury.
- M. Solomon:Absent due to muscle injury.
- M. Kean:His participation in the competition is currently uncertain due to a muscle problem.
Tactical analysis and prediction
Given the crucial nature of a relegation battle, both Cremonese and Fiorentina are likely to approach the game cautiously. Cremonese, despite having home advantage, may opt for a defensive counter-attacking style due to their poor form. Meanwhile, Fiorentina, with their stronger squad and better head-to-head record, will take the initiative and control the game.
Based on the statistics, the odds of winning are evenly split between the away team and the draw (45% each), while the home team's chances of winning are only 10%. The match is predicted to be low-scoring as both teams have low scoring efficiency.
Forecast:Fiorentina went from drawing to winning.
Team lineup updated at 02:15 on 17/03/2026
Official lineup
Cremonese
Diagram: 3-5-2
CoachDavide Nicola
Starting lineup:
- 1. Emil Audero (G)
- 55. Francesco Folino (D)
- 23. Federico Ceccherini (D)
- 5. Sebastiano Luperto (D)
- 22. Romano Floriani Mussolini (M)
- 2. Morten Thorsby (M)
- 38. Warren Bondo (M)
- 29. Youssef Maleh (M)
- 4. Tommaso Barbieri (M)
- 9. Milan Đurić (F)
- 90. Federico Bonazzoli (F)
Substitutes:
- 16. Marco Silvestri
- 69. Lapo Nava
- 30. Mikayil Faye
- 15. Matteo Bianchetti
- 24. Filippo Terracciano
- 32. Martín Payero
- 33. Alberto Grassi
- 27. Jari Vandeputte
- 7. Alessio Zerbin
- 99. Antonio Sanabria
- 14. Faris Moumbagna
- 77. David Okereke
Fiorentina
Diagram: 4-1-4-1
CoachPaolo Vanoli
Starting lineup:
- 43. David De Gea (G)
- 2. Dodo (D)
- 5. Marin Pongračić (D)
- 6. Luca Ranieri (D)
- 21. Robin Gosens (D)
- 44. Nicolò Fagioli (M)
- 65. Fabiano Parisi (M)
- 4. Marco Brescianini (M)
- 8. Rolando Mandragora (M)
- 10. Albert Guðmundsson (M)
- 91. Roberto Piccoli (F)
Substitutes:
- 50. Pietro Leonardelli
- 53. Oliver Christensen
- 15. Pietro Comuzzo
- 62. Luís Balbo
- 60. Eddy Kouadio
- 3. Daniele Rugani
- 27. Cher Ndou
- 80. Giovanni Fabbian
- 17. Jack Harrison
- 20. Moise Kean
- 22. Jacopo Fazzini
- 61. Riccardo Braschi
