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Cagliari most-used starting XI41 MATCHES

Cagliari's most-used starting XI last season, across 41 official matches, was Caprile in goal, a back five of Obert, Palestra, Mina, Pedro and Luperto, and Esposito leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Palestra, Luperto, Folorunsho and Gaetano.
  • Most-used shape: 3-5-2 in 13 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 53% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Cagliari last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Formation tendency
3-5-2most-used · 13 of last 30
3-5-2
43%
4-3-2-1
7%
5-3-2
7%
4-5-1
7%

Sets up with a back three in 53% of matches.

Last Season's Most Common Cagliari XI

Based on 41 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Cagliari

Who started Cagliari's last match?
Cagliari's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the Serie A (3-5-2): E. Caprile, J. Pedro, Y. Mina, J. Rodriguez, G. Zappa, M. Adopo, G. Gaetano, A. Deiola, A. Obert, G. Borrelli, S. Esposito.
What was Cagliari's last result?
Cagliari beat AC Milan 2–1 on 24 May 2026.
When did Cagliari last win?
Cagliari last won on 24 May 2026, beating AC Milan 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Cagliari?
S. Esposito has taken the most penalties for Cagliari in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Cagliari in the 2025-26 season?
E. Caprile leads with 40 starts for Cagliari across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Cagliari use most often?
Cagliari have used a 3-5-2 in 19 of their 41 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Cagliari goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
E. Caprile has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Cagliari in the 2025-26 season, starting 40 matches.
Which Cagliari defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
A. Obert has made the most starts as defender for Cagliari in the 2025-26 season, starting 35 matches.
Which Cagliari midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
M. Adopo has made the most starts as midfielder for Cagliari in the 2025-26 season, starting 35 matches.
Which Cagliari forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
S. Esposito has made the most starts as forward for Cagliari in the 2025-26 season, starting 34 matches.
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