Preview

In the fifth round of Serie A, the local Cagliari and Empoli will face each other at the Arena Sardinia in Cagliari. Both teams are at opposite poles in terms of expectations and results, which makes this match especially interesting.

Cagliari, under the management of Davide Nicola, are not having the best start to the season. With two draws and two defeats in four rounds, the club is clearly not living up to the expectations of its fans. Despite investing 11 million euros in new players after selling leaders for 17 million, the team's performance leaves much to be desired. Problems on the coaching bridge undermine hopes for a stable season, and Nicola may be at risk of being fired if results do not improve before the winter break.

Empoli, under the management of Roberto D'Aversa, on the other hand, has become one of the pleasant surprises of the start of the season. The team, one of the most modest in Serie A in terms of finances, has not suffered a single defeat in four rounds. An impressive away win against Roma and draws against Juventus and Bologna underline Empoli's fighting spirit. Despite only three goals scored and two conceded, the team has demonstrated a competent and restrained game, which allows them to collect points against strong opponents.

On the one hand, Cagliari desperately needs a win to break their losing streak, on the other hand, Empoli will try to extend their unbeaten streak and continue to surprise. This match will be a real test for both teams, and we can expect a tough fight on the pitch.

The match can be watched on the MEGOGO platform