Serie A

Cremonese vs. Fiorentina: a survival showdown to close out matchday 29

Matchday 29 of Serie A comes to an end with a crucial clash: the points at stake in Cremonese vs. Fiorentina could prove invaluable.

With ten matches, including this one, still to be played, it won’t be decisive, but a victory would be a game-changer for both Cremonese and Fiorentina when they meet at the Zini. The hosts, coming off a defeat to Lecce, have to end their winless streak that began on 7 December to turn their campaign around, overtake their opponents in the standings, and climb out of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Fiorentina have different plans: thanks to the point earned last week against Parma, they moved out of the relegation zone and have no intention of slipping back into danger.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

In the 8 precedents in Cremona, home team never victorious against the Tuscans: 4 draws (latest 0-0, Serie A 1995/96) and 4 Viola victories (latest 2-0, Coppa Italia 2022/23).

Also considering the precedents in Florence (9), Cremonese has never beaten the Viola: 8 draws and 9 Tuscan victories.

Cremonese has not scored at home against Fiorentina for 381'; last goal signed by Corrado Verdelli at 69' of Cremonese-Fiorentina 1-3 in Serie A 1991/92.

DID YOU KNOW?

Cremonese without victory in Serie A 2025/26 since 7 December 2025: 2-0 at the Zini against Lecce. In the following 14 matches (11 matches without goals scored), 4 draws and 10 defeats.

In 2026, Cremonese without victory away: 6 defeats out of 6. Last positive away result on 20 December 2025 in Lazio-Cremonese 0-0.

Cremonese team of Serie A 2025/26 that concedes most shots on target (153): completing the top positions Sassuolo (143), Cagliari (135), Pisa (127) and Torino (124).

Only Genoa (18) has conceded fewer goals in the first half than Cremonese (20) in Serie A 2025/26: same value also for Pisa (20).

Cremonese team of Serie A 2025/26 with the highest value of expected goals against (xGA 52.4): followed by Pisa (49.7), Lecce (49.3), Parma (46.1) and Torino (43.7).

Only Pisa (616) and Verona (585) have won more aerial duels than Cremonese (553) in Serie A 2025/26.

Only Sassuolo (8), Verona (7) and Cremonese (7) have conceded more goals in the first 15 minutes of the match than Fiorentina (6).

Only Pisa (8) has gained fewer points away than Fiorentina (11).

Fiorentina coming off 257' without goals in the league: last signed by Kean at 13' of Fiorentina-Pisa 1-0 last 23 February.

Fiorentina for two consecutive matches without scoring in Serie A for the first time since the away match against Inter on 29 October 2025 (3-0) and the home defeat against Lecce on 2 November 2025 (0-1).

For the first time in Serie A 2025/26, Fiorentina has recorded two consecutive clean sheets in home matches (against Pisa and Parma).

COACHES and PLAYERS

Between Davide Nicola and Paolo Vanoli 4th official encounter: 2 victories for the Fiorentina coach, 1 draw and 1 victory for the Cremonese coach.

Federico Bonazzoli on target against Lecce: 6th goal in this championship for the Grigiorossi striker. He had not scored a goal since 7 December 2025, in Cremonese-Lecce 2-0.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: Pezzella (Cremonese)

Cautioned: Vardy, Bondo, Luperto (Cremonese); Fagioli, Pongracic (Fiorentina)

REFEREE

DI BELLO (LO CICERO – VECCHI) IV: SACCHI J.L., VAR: AURELIANO, AVAR: PEZZUTO

UPCOMING MATCHES

Parma-Cremonese (Saturday March 21th, 15.00 CET)

Fiorentina-Inter (Sunday March 22th, 20.45 CET)

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