Cagliari vs Frosinone Serie A preview, Digi Mart USA News (Cagliari, Italy): On the birthday of Gigi Riva, Cagliari returns to the Domus after two away matches in Rome, but above all after four consecutive defeats that have contrasted sharply with its explosive start to the season. The opponent is Frosinone, which will contest the three points from 3 p.m.
in the Serie A 11th-round match.
After the four setbacks, Cagliari is now in 10th place, level with Torino and Genoa, on 13 points. Frosinone, under coach Alvini, is flying with 20 points, ahead of Juventus and Napoli, and sits in the European places, one point behind Milan and three behind Como, which occupies fourth place.
Frosinone has been unbeaten in its last four matches, winning three, all at home, and drawing once at Bergamo.
Cagliari and Frosinone have met in Serie A in Cagliari only twice: a 1-0 win in April 2019 and a 4-3 result in October 2023, when Cagliari staged a memorable comeback, led by a Pavoletti brace, after trailing by three goals. In Serie B, the head-to-head includes one draw, a 0-0 in 2023.
In Serie C, the home side recorded two wins, in 1987 and 1988. There have also been two Coppa Italia meetings: a 4-1 Cagliari win in 2025 and a 2-1 Frosinone win after extra time in 2013, following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.
Cagliari team news: Pisacane must do without Idrissi and Felici, who are long-term absentees, as well as suspended Obert and injured Mina, Aurelio, Fadera and Nzola. Caprile is expected in goal, with Zé Pedro, Deiola, Kofler and Rodríguez in defense, Rodríguez in the unusual role of left wing-back.
Romano, recently called up to the national team, Winks and Adopo are likely in midfield. Mendy, the lone striker, may make his first start alongside Maldini and Trepy.
Probable formation (4-3-2-1): Caprile; Zé Pedro, Deiola, Kofler, Rodríguez; Romano, Winks, Adopo; Trepy, Maldini; Mendy. Coach: Pisacane.
Frosinone team news: Alvini will be without Terzic, Grillitsch and Raimondo. Palmisani will start in goal, with Oyono and Bracaglia on the flanks and Calvani in central defense, alongside either Cittadini or Monterisi.
Calò and Masini form the midfield pair. Ghedjemis and Kvernadze play wide, with Schmid centrally behind the lone striker, and Birligea is favored over Bobcek for a starting place.
Probable formation (4-2-3-1): Palmisani; Oyono, Calvani, Cittadini, Bracaglia; Calò, Masini; Ghedjemis, Schmid, Kvernadze; Birligea. Coach: Alvini.
Giovanni Ayroldi will referee the match at the Unipol Domus this afternoon. The referee from the Molfetta section will be assisted by Davide Moro of Schio and Marco Colaianni of Bari.
The fourth official will be Mario Perri (Roma 1), with Valerio Marini (Roma 1) as VAR and Alessandro Prontera of Bologna as AVAR.
Cagliari has a favorable record under Ayroldi, winning three of five matches, drawing one and losing one. In two previous matches Ayroldi officiated at the Domus, both in 2020, Cagliari did not lose, recording one draw and one win.
Frosinone has had seven matches under Ayroldi, winning three, drawing two and losing two, and has won three of four away matches with him in charge.
The match between Cagliari and Frosinone can be watched live exclusively on DAZN, available via subscription on smart TVs and mobile devices. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m., with commentary by Orazio Accomando.
